Scholarships

HMF702 Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities 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. HMF702: Healthy and Sustainable Agricultural Communities provides the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful, place‑based change.

A limited number of half-scholarships are available for Trimester 2, 2026 (Jul – Oct), helping to support rural professionals to undertake this 100% online 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.

Applications open 25 May and close 25 June 2026.

Invest in your professional development and help shape healthier futures for agricultural communities. Apply for a HMF702 scholarship at the button below!

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?