HMF701 Agricultural Health and Medicine SCHOLARSHIP NOW OPEN.
Grow your impact. Support farming communities. Apply for a farmer health study scholarship.
Australia’s agricultural communities face unique and evolving challenges. From climate impacts and workforce pressures to mental health and service access. HMF701: Agricultural Health and Medicine provides the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful, place‑based change.
A limited number of half-scholarships are available for Trimester 1, 2027 (Mar– Jul), helping to support rural professionals to undertake this Deakin University postgraduate unit. If you work in health, agriculture, policy, education, or community services and are passionate about strengthening the wellbeing of farming communities this opportunity is for you.
“Agricultural health and medicine is particularly important for health practitioners because it gives them the knowledge to ask their patients the right questions about their work environment. An occupational history can be the difference between solving a problem quickly and an illness having long term effects for the patient.”
– Dr Jacquie Cotton, Course Director.
Applications open 5 Oct and close 1 Nov 2026.
Invest in your professional development and help shape healthier futures for agricultural communities. Apply for a HMF701 scholarship at the button below!
What our students say.
Deeper Perspectives, Bigger Picture.
“The HMF701 course helped bridge that for me – it gave a deeper perspective on understanding specifically rural people and farmers’ needs.
They are different and varied from our urban cousins. The course really helps people working in the health industry get a deeper understanding of rural people’s issues, whether it be from chemical use to farming injuries”
Bringing the Bush to Mainstream Medicine.
“This is a [nice] qualification that kind of sits with my lived experience and professional experience in remote areas.
It’s nice to also have a qualification that covers agricultural health and medicine together it brings out something that’s not really talked about in the mainstream”.
Gateway to working in farmer health.
“Once I’d found out about the course – from someone else who’d previously done it and had absolutely raved about how amazing it was I just thought I’ve got to get into this.
It had meant that they could work directly with farmers.”
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?
Important Information
For more information about the scholarship opportunities, topics covered in the units or on the application process, please contact: