ROBERT BARLOW

BRANGUS INTERNATIONAL

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATIONS OPEN

1st JULY 2023

The recipient of the Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship will embark on a trip to the United States visiting Brangus studs, commercial operations and feedlots. The scholarship will involve moving throughout the country experiencing the US beef industry and the strength of the Brangus breed globally.

The scholarship will provide the recipient a once in a lifetime opportunity to;

• Increase their knowledge of the beef industry and exposure to different Brangus production systems
  
  
• Develop personal skills and strengthen relationships between the Australian and US Brangus associations
  
  
• Visit seedstock and commercial herds, feedlots, and mills
  
  

Sponsored by Triple B Brangus in memory of the stud’s founder Robert Barlow, the scholarship provides a
$5000 grant to cover airfares and travel expenses. The scholarship recipient is encouraged to spend at least a month travelling the US to make the most out of the opportunity.

The scholarship is open to any 21-30 year old beef cattle enthusiast who is a member of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association wanting to increase their knowledge of all facets of the beef and Brangus industry.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must be aged between 21 and 30 years of age
  
• Applicants must be financial members of the Australian Brangus Cattle Association
• Applicants are required to have their own individual memberships
• Applicants must hold or be eligible for a passport and to travel internationally

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications are to be in written format. Applications must include responses to the following;

• In 500 words or less please explain your background and involvement in the Australian agricultural industry to date, with particular focus on your involvement with the Brangus breed.
  
  
• In 500 words or less, please outline why would you like to receive this scholarship.
  
  
• In 500 words or less, please outline the places you would like to visit if you were to be awarded the scholarship.
  
  
• In 500 words or less, what areas of the agricultural industry are you interested in (eg, genetics, nutrition, breeding, exporting etc.) and what do you hope to contribute to the industry in the future.
  
  

Applicants will be shortlisted and notified. Shortlisted applicants must be available to be interviewed in person at Roma Saleyards on Thursday 31st August 2023.

Applications are to be emailed to office@brangus.com.au

no later than 5pm, Monday 31st July 2023.

CONDITIONS

• The scholarship applicant must agree to attend the official awards presentation at the Rockhampton Society Sale Meet & Greet (Sunday, 8th October 2023)
  
  
• The scholarship is valid for 12 months
  
  
• Within 4 weeks of returning from the US, the scholarship recipient must provide a full written report accompanied with images to the ABCA
  
  

Lachlan Trustum, the inaugural winner of the Robert Barlow Brangus International Youth Scholarship is available to discuss the scholarship and the scholarship application process.  Lachlan can be contacted on 0428 078 589 or lachlantrustum7@gmail.com

For more information contact the ABCA:

office@ brangus.com.au

02 5775 9900

PO Box 814, Armidale NSW 2350