AWRI Scholarships
NEWZ is proud to fund a number of tuition scholarships to viticulturists and or wine makers who are employed within the NEWZ zone to attend one of two Australian Wine Research Institute courses.
The scholarships will fund the entire tuition costs, which is valued at respectively $3,900 and $3,000. Meals and accommodation have been included within the scholarship tuition fees.
Funding for travel to SA is required as a co-contribution.
Purpose of the scholarships
These scholarships provide an opportunity for individuals and businesses to develop their skills and networks, that they may not otherwise have. Through improved skills and access to networks and education, the broader NEWZ will be strengthened and more able to prepare, respond and recover from disaster and crisis.
There are 5 scholarships available for each course.
How to apply
Complete your details in this link by 9am Monday 8th May 2023.
Key dates
Application closing date 5pm Monday 8th May 2023
Successful applicants notified 10th May 2023
Scholarship terms
The scholarship will be paid directly to the AWRI for the Advanced Wine Technology course or the Advanced Viticulture course.
Scholarship recipients must provide their own transport and attend the courses in South Australia.
Within a month of attending the course, scholarship recipients are to provide a report of the key findings a description of how this scholarship has helped them in their work and an accompanying photo. This will be featured in NEWZletters.
Judging process
The applications will be assessed by three independent judges.
All judges decisions are final.
The scholarship awardees will be announced at the NEWZ June Forum.
Terms and Conditions
Awardees must be full time self employed or full time employed within the North East Wine and Grape industries.
The scholarships can not be exchanged for cash or another program.
The applicants will be informed of the judges decision by 10th May.
The judges may get in touch with the person who is supporting you to apply for this scholarship.
If you are awarded a scholarship but do not attend you will be required to pay the scholarship amount back to NEWZ.
NEWZ will not pay wages or a wage subsidy for attending the course.
Within a month of attending the course, scholarship recipients are to provide a short three paragraph summary of the key findings and how this scholarship has helped them in their work and an accompanying photo. This will be featured in NEWZletters.
Funding has been provided by the Australian Government under the Full Bottle Program.
Awardees will be responsible for transport to and from South Australia.