2024 Scholarships
Applications for both the Agriculture into the Future and Dream Believe Achieve scholarships open in Term 3 2024. Links to both scholarship application forms will be available on this page in Term 3:
Applications usually close in the last week of term 3 with interviews held in Week 2 of Term 4.
Scholarship recipients are announced at the QHS Awards day in December.
Applications for both the Agriculture into the Future and Dream Believe Achieve scholarships open in Term 3 2024. Links to both scholarship application forms will be available on this page in Term 3:
Applications usually close in the last week of term 3 with interviews held in Week 2 of Term 4.
Scholarship recipients are announced at the QHS Awards day in December.
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Agriculture into the Future Scholarship - December 2023
Congratulations Faith Green, our most recent Ag scholarship recipient was announced at the QHS Presentation Day on 8th of December. Congratulations Faith, we look forward to following your progress. |
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Agriculture into the Future Scholarship - December 2022
Congratulations Joey Reedy, our most recent Ag scholarship recipient was announced at the QHS Presentation Day on 9th of December. Congratulations Joey, we look forward to following your progress. |
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Agriculture into the Future Scholarship - December 2021
Congratulations Aleena Gorst, our most recent Ag scholarship recipient was announced at the QHS Awards day. Aleena will be undertaking accelerated biology in 2022 and also working towards Cert II & III in Animal Studies at TAFE over the next two years. Best wishes Aleena - we look forward to following your progress. |
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CONGRATULATIONS Hayley Morris
2020 Agriculture into the Future Scholarship winner as announced at the QHS end of year AWARDS DAY on Friday 4th December 2020. Pictured left to right Indiah Nean - Dream Believe Achieve 2020 Scholarship with Year Advisor Mr Field & Hayley Morris. Hayley's love of animals means she has decided to work towards a Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Veterinary Science at Charles Sturt University at Wagga Wagga. We look forward to following your progress. |
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Thank you to QHS Head Teacher Agriculture, Mr Harries and QHS Year 10 Advisor, Mr Field for presenting students with an outline of the ‘Farming for Kids’ Scholarships and the application forms for both scholarships - August 2020. |
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Students absent from the year group meeting have been mailed the applications
or can download and print a copy from the link provided above.
or can download and print a copy from the link provided above.
It was great to see current FFK scholarship recipients, Sam Avard, 2018 Agriculture into the Future scholarship recipient and Luke Fechner, 2018 Dream Believe Achieve scholarship recipient, speak to the students on the multiple benefits of applying for these scholarships.
“I elected to purchase professional tools with my first round of funding. It’s been a huge assistance to me in obtaining my goals of professional training. I recommend every student give the application process a go” said Sam.
“I elected to purchase professional tools with my first round of funding. It’s been a huge assistance to me in obtaining my goals of professional training. I recommend every student give the application process a go” said Sam.
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May 2020 - update from 2017 Ag Scholarship winner - Casey Clarke Casey was excited to report that The Herd Jill, aka Miss Harry Houdini, successfully calved down her first calf without any altercation. The black heifer calf was sired by “The Grand Jock” owned by l.J.B limousines. Casey is planning to break in the young heifer for showing early in 2021. |
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February 2020 - update from 2018 Ag Scholarship winner
- Sam Avard Sam targetted scholarship funds to buy and kit out a tool box with essential tools for machinery and fencing repairs and maintenance tasks. The tools have been well utilised for both Sam's school based traineeship and when the opportunity arises to generate income to put towards more tools! Good luck with your endeavours and a Certificate 3 in Agriculture in 2020. |
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CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLIE PARSONS
the recipient of the 2019 Agriculture into the Future Scholarship as announced
at the Quirindi High School Presentation day on Thursday 5th December 2019.
the recipient of the 2019 Agriculture into the Future Scholarship as announced
at the Quirindi High School Presentation day on Thursday 5th December 2019.
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Pictured Charlie Parsons at the QHS Awards Ceremony
with Farming for Kids representatives Monique Caslick and Rob Lewis.
Congratulations Charlie - we look forward to hearing how you utilise this opportunity
as you commence your in-school traineeship with Peel Valley Machinery in 2020.
with Farming for Kids representatives Monique Caslick and Rob Lewis.
Congratulations Charlie - we look forward to hearing how you utilise this opportunity
as you commence your in-school traineeship with Peel Valley Machinery in 2020.
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AGRICULTURE INTO THE FUTURE Scholarship interviews were completed this morning (Wednesday 23rd October 2019). The following quotes from the interview panel have been shared from the Quirindi High School facebook page.
“All of the applicants spoke on how this extensive and severe drought is affecting them in their family lives, the impact of drought on their community and the national impact. And while the impacts are devastating, it was inspirational to hear the students talk on how they can learn from the bad times and take the experiences of learning into the future” - Mr Andrew Harries, QHS Head teacher Agriculture; |
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“Every student had strong plans for a future in agriculture and were committed to a career in the agricultural industry, they were well prepared and informed for today’s interviews. It was a tough decision and inspiring to meet them all,” – Mrs Marilyn Carter, Farming for Kids;
“Farming for Kids is privileged and proud to be involved in both scholarships with QHS, the students are great ambassadors and the last two days of interviews are a clear indication the school is doing a wonderful job preparing students for their future” – Rob Lewis, Farming for Kids.
We look forward to announcing the recipient at the Quirindi High School Presentation Day on Thursday 5th December, 2019.
“Farming for Kids is privileged and proud to be involved in both scholarships with QHS, the students are great ambassadors and the last two days of interviews are a clear indication the school is doing a wonderful job preparing students for their future” – Rob Lewis, Farming for Kids.
We look forward to announcing the recipient at the Quirindi High School Presentation Day on Thursday 5th December, 2019.
From Quirindi High School facebook post 23rd October 2019
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Well done to 2018 Agriculture into the Future Scholarship recipient, Sam Avard, who called in to say hello to the Farming for Kids’ Panellists who were at the High School today interviewing applicants for the 2019 Scholarship.
This year Sam commenced a Student Based Apprentice of a Certificate 3 in Agriculture with Andrew Badgery at Talawanta North. Sam has utilised his 2019 scholarship allowance to purchase farming tools and equipment which has been very beneficial. In 2020 Sam plans to do a chemical handling course and chainsaw course and scholarship funds will assist in covering expenses for these courses. Sam says the traineeship is fantastic for him as he can head straight into the workforce with proficient skills once he completes Year 12. “It was great to receive the Farming for Kids Agriculture into the Future Scholarship last year, as it was both an acknowledgment that I am serious about becoming a professional in the agriculture sector and the funds have already assisted me in getting ahead.” |
Sam recommends that any QHS students interested in a School Based Traineeship in Agriculture, should speak to both Head Teacher Agriculture, Mr Harries and QHS Careers support, Ms Saunders.
“Go for it” says Sam. “There are lots of options available to you and the school offers you so much assistance and opportunities.”
“Go for it” says Sam. “There are lots of options available to you and the school offers you so much assistance and opportunities.”
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CONGRATULATIONS to Sam Avard who received the 2018 Farming for Kids Agriculture into the Future Scholarship as announced at the Quirindi High School Awards day on Thursday 6th December. We look forward to updates on your endeavours. |
Representing Farming for Kids: Marilyn Carter & Rob Lewis with Sam Avard
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Scone Beef Bonanza 26th-28th October 2018
Recipient of the 2017 Agricultural Scholarship, Casey Clarke, recently showed his heifer, The Hird Jill, purchased with scholarship funds, in led classes at 2018 Scone Beef Bonanza. Whilst they didn't come away with any prizes, Casey was delighted with his heifer and her first performance in the show ring, as he has only recently taught her to lead. |
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Farming for Kids Agricultural scholarship - Quirindi High School facebook Post - A HAND UP - Monday 31st August 2018
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‘Farming for Kids’ Agriculture into the Future 2107 scholarship recipient, Casey Clarke – who aims to pursue a career in teaching – has purchased a heifer from the QHS herd.
The Year 11 Primary Industries student - who has registered his own cattle stud under the name of ‘CJ Clarke Limousin Stud’- utilised funds from his scholarship to purchase the heifer. ‘The Hird Jill’ a 10-month-old heifer from a ‘Fooniejill’ cow and a ‘Mandayne Freightliner’ bull was purchased as the first for Casey’s stud. “She will be heading to our family property, where, over time I will breed her to ‘The Hird Grand Jock’ - from ‘Harlees Mr Jock’ bloodline as they are proven genetics,” said an elated Casey. |
QHS Agricultural Farm, Manager, Mr Hird said the school is pleased to assist Casey in the establishment of his cattle stud. “We have terrific students at the school and its always a positive to give them the opportunity to get a start in the agricultural industry. The ‘Mandayne Stud’ from Adelaide, have proven performance with good growth rates and won several awards at the Sydney Royal Easter Show this year,” continued Mr Hird who added the QHS Agricultural Farm has also supported other QHS students commence their own livestock studs in the past.
Congratulations Casey on following your passion for Agriculture and thank you again to local group, ‘Farming for Kids’ for your support of our students.
“Thank you to both Farming for Kids for the generous scholarship and to Mr Hird for helping me establish my own business following my passion in the Agricultural Industry,” commented Casey.
Congratulations Casey on following your passion for Agriculture and thank you again to local group, ‘Farming for Kids’ for your support of our students.
“Thank you to both Farming for Kids for the generous scholarship and to Mr Hird for helping me establish my own business following my passion in the Agricultural Industry,” commented Casey.
Farming for Kids Agricultural scholarship - from the Quirindi High School Newsletter - Monday 11th December 2017
In a unique partnership Liverpool Plains charity, ‘Farming for Kids’, and Quirindi High School have combined to promote and enhance the future of Agriculture in the region. The charity and the Quirindi High School, a leader in Agricultural Education, are pleased to announce Casey Clarke was awarded the prestigious $5,000 scholarship.
In a unique partnership Liverpool Plains charity, ‘Farming for Kids’, and Quirindi High School have combined to promote and enhance the future of Agriculture in the region. The charity and the Quirindi High School, a leader in Agricultural Education, are pleased to announce Casey Clarke was awarded the prestigious $5,000 scholarship.
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Seeking a career in an Agricultural pathway, it is Casey’s goal to pursue a career as an Agricultural Teacher. “I am passionate about Agriculture and have learnt so much from my school and my Ag teachers. It’s my goal to give back to others through Agricultural Education,” said the elated student.
The first annual scholarship was presented by ‘Farming for Kids’ representative Mally Carter at the school’s recent Awards Day to the Year 10 student. “All applicants were very impressive, it was a difficult decision for the panel of three judges to determine the recipient . It is inspiring to see so many young students interested in pursuing a career in Agriculture,” said Mally. |
Marilyn Carter on behalf of Farming for Kids with scholarship recipient Casey Clarke & Quirindi High School Principal Ian Worley
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Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship - December 2023
Congratulations Billy Nixon, our most recent DBA scholarship recipient as announced at the QHS Awards day on the 8th of December. Well done Billy we look forward to following your progress. |
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Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship - December 2022
Congratulations Jaimie Lee Bellamy, our most recent DBA scholarship recipient as announced at the QHS Awards day on the 9th of December. Well done Jaimie Lee we look forward to following your progress. |
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Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship - December 2021
Congratulations Jade Wilson, our most recent DBA scholarship recipient as announced at the QHS Awards day. Jade hopes to attend university and study a degree in Pharmacy and Management and in particular a pathway as a community pharmacist. Best wishes Jade - we look forward to following your progress towards your goals. |
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.CONGRATULATIONS Indiah Nean
2020 Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship winner as announced at the QHS end of year AWARDS DAY on Friday 4th December 2020. Pictured left to right Indiah Nean with Year Advisor Mr Field & Hayley Morris 2020 Agriculture into the Future Scholarship winner. Indiah is working towards a combined degree of B. Medical Science & Doctor of Medicine at the University of Newcastle. She then plans to return to a rural community as a General Practitioner. Go Dr Nean. |
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Josie Saunders, 2018 Year 11 Dream Believe Achieve scholarship recipient is studying law through Newcastle University and working in a law firm. Congratulations Josie on being such a great ambassador for the scholarship programme. We look forward to your next update.
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Thank you to QHS Head Teacher Agriculture, Mr Harries and QHS Year 10 Advisor, Mr Field for presenting students with an outline of the ‘Farming for Kids’ Scholarships and the application forms for both scholarships - August 2020.
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Students absent from the year group meeting have been mailed the applications
or can download and print a copy from the link provided above.
or can download and print a copy from the link provided above.
It was great to see current FFK scholarship recipients, Sam Avard, 2018 Agriculture into the Future scholarship recipient and Luke Fechner, 2018 Dream Believe Achieve scholarship recipient, speak to the students on the multiple benefits of applying for these scholarships.
“Benefits include planning and setting goals for your future through the application process. Experiencing the interview panel also gave me great experience presenting and helped clarify what I want for my future” said Luke.
“Benefits include planning and setting goals for your future through the application process. Experiencing the interview panel also gave me great experience presenting and helped clarify what I want for my future” said Luke.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CLOE HANCOCK
the recipient of the 2019 Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship as announced
at the Quirindi High School Presentation day on Thursday 5th December 2019.
the recipient of the 2019 Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship as announced
at the Quirindi High School Presentation day on Thursday 5th December 2019.
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Pictured Cloe Hancock at the QHS Awards Ceremony
with Farming for Kids representatives Monique Caslick and Rob Lewis
Well done Cloe - we look forward to following your progress towards a B. Education (secondary)
& your plans to be an English teacher. Farming for Kids is delighted to be a part of helping you to Dream, Believe, Achieve.
with Farming for Kids representatives Monique Caslick and Rob Lewis
Well done Cloe - we look forward to following your progress towards a B. Education (secondary)
& your plans to be an English teacher. Farming for Kids is delighted to be a part of helping you to Dream, Believe, Achieve.
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WELL DONE to all the Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship applicants presenting to the interview panel on Tuesday 22nd October 2019. “It is exceptionally enriching to attend the interviews for the scholarships year after year and to see first-hand the high calibre of students from our communities at QHS and hear their goals and aspirations for the future,” - Mr Rob Lewis, Farming for Kids.
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“Every student interviewed today was exceptional and their families and the school should be very proud. They had difficult questions to answer around their future goals, what they want to achieve from their education and their life and career plans, but, they all did so with insight and focus that was admirable. It was a big day of interviews, but very inspiring to meet so many terrific young people,” - Mrs Marilyn Carter, Farming for Kids.
“I am exceedingly proud of all the students for interviewing so well for this exceptional Scholarship, as it is a daunting process. I have to say, it was a difficult decision to only select one recipient as every student interviewed today is well deserving of the Scholarship,” - Mr Blake Hamilton, Year 10 Advisor, QHS.
We look forward to announcing the recipient at the Quirindi High School Presentation Day on Thursday 5th December, 2019.
“I am exceedingly proud of all the students for interviewing so well for this exceptional Scholarship, as it is a daunting process. I have to say, it was a difficult decision to only select one recipient as every student interviewed today is well deserving of the Scholarship,” - Mr Blake Hamilton, Year 10 Advisor, QHS.
We look forward to announcing the recipient at the Quirindi High School Presentation Day on Thursday 5th December, 2019.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Luke Fechner who received the 2018 Farming for Kids Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship as announced at the Quirindi High School Awards day on Thursday 6th December. We look forward to updates on your endeavours. |
Representing Farming for Kids: Marilyn Carter & Rob Lewis with Luke Fechner
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7th August 2018 - from the Quirindi High School facebook page
QHS Year 11 Advisor Ian Packer with scholarship recipient Josephine Saunders and Sally Alden representing Farming for Kids
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Farming For Kids SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED
Congratulations to Year 11 QHS Student, Josephine Saunders, who was awarded the inaugural Farming for Kids Dream Believe Achieve Scholarship.
“I’m overwhelmed to receive this and I’m so excited for the opportunity this now gives me in assisting with my studies,” said Josephine, who plans to study Law and return to the Liverpool Plains region to practice her profession. “I have many part-time jobs and now I know that I have this Scholarship to assist me achieve my goals, it’s just so exciting.” |
On behalf of the school, Year 11 Student Advisor, Mr Packer, said the QHS school community is exceptionally thankful that Farming for Kids were able to make this scholarship opportunity available to students at QHS in Year 11. “We appreciate the organisation depends on funds raised by volunteer farmers growing crops on land at the Quirindi Airport and that due to the drought they have been unable to grow a crop and receive an income this year. So, we are exceptionally grateful that they planned so far in advance with the generous Scholarship,” said Mr Packer.
Josie continued she was delighted when she saw the scholarship advertised and that it was open to all Year 11 students. “I was very nervous in the interview process, but I know each time I have an interview, I am gaining more experience that will benefit me in my future. I intend to do my family, peers, Farming for Kids and my school proud, by using the funds wisely to help me achieve my dreams of studying law.”
Mr Packer said he would like to thank his fellow panellists from Farming for Kids, Marilyn Carter and Rob Lewis, for donating their skills and time to interview the applicants. “It was a very difficult decision to select a recipient, as all nine applicants did very well and should be proud of themselves. I would like to thank all applicants who gave of their time to apply and pushed themselves out of their comfort zone - well done.” Mr Packer continued that for such a small community, this terrific local farming organisation and community as a whole are unique, in that they offer so-many outstanding and substantial opportunities for children across the shire.
Thank you Farming for Kids for the life-changing opportunity you are offering. QHS greatly appreciate this scholarship and the further two Year 10 Scholarships to be announced later this term. Again, congratulations Josephine Saunders - a very worthy recipient.
Josie continued she was delighted when she saw the scholarship advertised and that it was open to all Year 11 students. “I was very nervous in the interview process, but I know each time I have an interview, I am gaining more experience that will benefit me in my future. I intend to do my family, peers, Farming for Kids and my school proud, by using the funds wisely to help me achieve my dreams of studying law.”
Mr Packer said he would like to thank his fellow panellists from Farming for Kids, Marilyn Carter and Rob Lewis, for donating their skills and time to interview the applicants. “It was a very difficult decision to select a recipient, as all nine applicants did very well and should be proud of themselves. I would like to thank all applicants who gave of their time to apply and pushed themselves out of their comfort zone - well done.” Mr Packer continued that for such a small community, this terrific local farming organisation and community as a whole are unique, in that they offer so-many outstanding and substantial opportunities for children across the shire.
Thank you Farming for Kids for the life-changing opportunity you are offering. QHS greatly appreciate this scholarship and the further two Year 10 Scholarships to be announced later this term. Again, congratulations Josephine Saunders - a very worthy recipient.
DREAM BELIEVE ACHIEVE SCHOLARSHIP
2018 Year 11 applicant interviews - held on Thursday 26th July 2018
2018 Year 11 applicant interviews - held on Thursday 26th July 2018
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"Congratulations to all students for today's interviews, you all presented with great poise and confidence, appreciated the opportunity and undertook the interviews in a very professional manner" said Year Advisor and panelist, Ian Packer.
The successful applicant will be announced at the QHS 9am assembly on Monday 6th August 2018. The interview panel L-R - representing Farming for Kids, Marilyn Carter and Rob Lewis, and from the QHS Year 11 Advisor Ian Packer. |
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