AWI fosters grassroots research and development by offering a series of tertiary scholarships and awards that support the creation of new knowledge and practises relevant to the wool industry.

• Australian Wool Education Trust

The Australian Wool Education Trust provides funds for the advancement of education in wool and wool textile science and technology.

• The Australian Rural Leadership Program

A unique opportunity for selected rural and regional leaders to undertake a program of personal growth and skills development. The program also builds the individuals knowledge and networks, increasing their effectiveness to contribute to industry and community development at the regional, state, national and international levels.

• Australian Nuffield Farming Scholarship

The Australian Nuffield Farming Scholars Association awards scholarships each year to farmers in Australia. The objective is to increase practical farming knowledge and management skills and techniques generally

• Animal Breeding and Management Course

The University of Sydney is launching a new postgraduate program in Animal Breeding Management (ABMgt) scheduled in February 2007. It aims to provide world-class education in animal breeding, genetics and management to distance students.

AWI Scholarship Program - Wool Production

AWI is currently unable to offer undergraduate or postgraduate scholarships.

Wool industry scholarships are also available through the Australian Sheep Industry CRC. Visit www.sheep.crc.org.au for more information.