Scholarships

Agricultural Health and Medicine Scholarships

The National Centre for Farmer Health offers a limited number of scholarships to support students who want to advance their knowledge in Agricultural Health and Medicine—a field dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and sustainability of farming communities. These scholarships help reduce financial barriers so you can focus on learning and making a difference.

What are these scholarships for?

Scholarships are available twice a year for students enrolling in the following core units:

• HMF701 Agricultural Health and Medicine (February–June)
  Includes a four-day intensive program in Hamilton, VIC, plus online learning.
• HMF702 Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities (July–October)
  Delivered fully online.

You can complete these units as part of the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Health and Medicine or as electives within postgraduate courses at Deakin University or other institutions.

Scholarship Value and Timing

• Each scholarship is valued at $1,700.
• Applications typically open in May and September each year.
• Scholarships are designed to assist with:
  • Travel and attendance at the intensive program (HMF701).
  • Online study costs for HMF702.

Why Study Agricultural Health and Medicine?

Agricultural Health and Medicine equips health professionals, rural practitioners, and community leaders with the skills to address unique health challenges in farming populations. Graduates become advocates for safer, healthier, and more sustainable agricultural communities.

To learn more about the Agricultural Health and Medicine follow this link: What is Agricultural Health and Medicine?