2nd or later Year – ** NEW in 2027

Royal Adelaide Wine Awards / Playford Trust Viticulture & Oenology Scholarship

The Playford Trust, in partnership with the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA, is offering one scholarship for a student ready to enter their second or later year of an undergraduate degree in viticulture and/or oenology, or a postgraduate degree in viticulture and/or oenology at a South Australian university.

The scholarship is valued at $6000 for one year.

It is expected that the funds will be applied by the successful recipient to offset tertiary tuition fees for study in viticulture or oenology at a South Australian university and that the student is able to commit to supporting/engaging with the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA and its Wine Committee/Royal Adelaide Wine Awards.

 

 

 

 

Access our online application platform here

Selection Criteria

Students ready to enter their second or later year of an undergraduate degree in Viticulture and/or Oenology, or a postgraduate degree in Viticulture and/or Oenology at a South Australian university are encouraged to apply.

The Trust, together with one or more nominees of the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society and its Wine Committee, will consider all applications and make a recommendation.

The panel’s decison will be based on the following:

  • The applicant must reside in South Australia and satisfy one of the following options:
    • Australian citizens or holders of a permanent resident visa and who are resident in South Australia
    • intending to spend a significant part of their career in South Australia, or be likely to provide a benefit to the State
    • able to provide an excellent academic record and show potential for high achievement
    • of good character. Preference will be given to students who display leadership potential. The following prompt is given to students: This could include your involvement in community, charity, sporting or special interest organisations, or any other relevant personal achievements.
    • able to commit to supporting/engaging with the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society of SA and its Wine Committee/Royal Adelaide Wine Awards
    • willing to provide the Royal Agricultural & Horticultural Society with a brief report within 12 months of receiving the scholarship, outlining how the funds were spent and the outcomes achieved.

Applications should be supported by an academic referee providing comments about the student’s achievements, character, and leadership potential.