Australian Thoroughbred

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Interview date
18 September 2020

Requirements
This scholarship is available to Australian and international students enrolled or intending to enrol in the Diploma of Equine Management Program.

In addition to the general application requirements include two colour photographs of yourself riding/handling horses with your name on the back.

Question
Outline the major challenges that you think the Australian Thoroughbred industry will face in the next ten years.

How to Apply

What to include
Your scholarship application must include:

  • Your CV with the contact details of two referees
  • A statement of your Year 12 results and university ENTER score if applied for
  • Scholarship essay: 500-word essay answering the specific scholarship question(s)(located on each individual scholarship page under “Question”)
  • College essay: 100-word essay answering, “What are your career goals and aspirations?”
  • If applying for an Equine Management scholarship, two photographs of yourself riding/handling horses required

Note: Applications can be submitted for more than one scholarship, but applicants can only receive one scholarship in any one academic year. If you’re applying for more than one scholarship, one copy of your CV and one copy of your College essay is sufficient.

Submitting your application
Applications must be received at Marcus Oldham College no later than 5.00pm AEST, on the scholarships closing date. Applications can be submitted via email, fax and post.

The process
Acknowledgement of receipt of application will be emailed to the email address you provided on your CV. Applicants who are shortlisted for an interview will be advised approximately 3 weeks prior to the interview date.

Interviews will be conducted on campus at Marcus Oldham, on the dates specified for each scholarship. The College does not conduct scholarship interviews via Skype, Facetime or Phone, with the exception of international applicants.

If no applicants are deemed to meet the selection criteria scholarships may not be awarded. The College also reserves the right to extend the closing and interview dates.

The successful applicant
The successful applicant will receive a Scholarship Letter of Offer and must advise the College in writing, of acceptance of the scholarships and obligations as a recipient within 7 days of written notification.

The value of the scholarships will be deducted from the fees in the appropriate academic year(s) unless otherwise agreed by the College.

Eligibility

Available to applicants enrolled or intending to enrol in the Diploma of Equine Management Program.

Providers

About Company

Thoroughbred Breeders Victoria is the peak industry and representative body for Victorian thoroughbred breeders. Established to promote and advance the interests of the thoroughbred and its breeders TBV fosters a unified approach in promoting the industry and Victorian bred horses both locally, nationally and internationally.

TBV is officially recognised as the authorized representative of the thoroughbred breeding industry in Victoria by Australian and State Governments, Racing Victoria, Race Clubs, the Australian Stud Book, Veterinary Associations, the Australian Horse Council, Universities and many other organisations with whom the Association works to promote the industry.

TBV has three representatives on the board of the national body – Thoroughbred Breeders Australian (TBA) taking a Victorian perspective to TBA on issues of national and international importance.

The affairs of TBV are overseen by a board comprising of up to ten members who are elected by the association’s members. Applications for membership to the Association are welcomed from anyone interested in the thoroughbred.

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