2021 applications are now closed.

 

As part of our continued focus on education, the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with the R&A to extend the offering of The R&A Greenkeeping Scholarship to Sports Turf Management students across Australia for 2021/2022. 

The 2021/2022 Scholarship Programme The Scholarship not only provides a financial contribution towards the costs of higher level education, the program also provide students with some unique Turf Management opportunities including assisting the course team during The Open Championship, join the stadium grounds operations at events throughout Australia, be part of the preparations for various domestic and European Tour events, and access networking opportunities with current and past R&A Greenkeeping scholars around the globe. The decision to award a scholarship to Sports Turf Management students is based on a number of criteria including academic performance, career aspirations, extra-curricular activities and industry engagement along with individual circumstances “We believe that education is a critical requirement to continue working through the most challenging problems facing our industry currently and more importantly in the coming years.  We are very pleased to partner with The R&A who share our enthusiasm for education and developing capabilities of Sports Turf Managers, and who continue to invest into training, development and sustainability” said Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Chief Executive Officer, Mark Unwin   About the Scholarship Programme  The R&A Scholarship started in 2004 with single Chinese Scholar at Elmwood College.  Prior to 2019, Myerscough College (England) and SRUC Elmwood (Scotland) were the only education establishments where Scholarships are awarded.  Now the R&A are proudly establishing a Greenkeeping Scholarship Programme in Australia in conjunction with the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association.  In 2021 / 2022, the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association is additionally supporting education, through the offering of a Scholarships Program to Sportsfield & Grounds students, to compliment the R&A offering to students employed at Golf Courses. To Apply: Scholarship Application Form		Applications for the 2021 /2022 R&A and Australian Sports Turf Managers Association Scholarship is available via: Scholarship Application Form

 

The programme to date has assisted:

• Supporting 321 Scholars
• Reciepients at Myerscough College (England) and SRUC Elmwood (Scotland) hailed from over 30 countries
• Education Scholarship investment to date is over £860,000 
   

The R&A Scholarship Provides

Financial Assistance
The Scholarship provides a financial contribution towards the costs of higher level education, but the programme has evolved to provide students with some unique opportunities

Tournament Experience
In the UK, in addition to opportunities to assist the greenkeeping team in the run up to, and during, The Open Championship, scholars are offered the opportunity to assist the greenkeeping teams at various European Tour events

These opportunities are currently being developed within Australia into 2021/22, however will cover an extended range of opportunities including Sportsfields & Grounds, Golf Course Management and Stadium event experience

Networking
Access to dedicated digital communications platforms shared by current and past R&A greenkeeping scholars around the globe
 

Scholarship Application Process

A range of individual scholarships will be offered to Golf Course Management and Sportsfield & Grounds students studying either AHC51019 - Diploma of Sports Turf Management or Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management).

Selection

The selection process for the programme takes place annually, consisting of a process of:

• Complete and submit an Application form
• Attend a Scholarship Interview 
• Candidate feedback 
• Prior assignment / academic results 

Decision

The decision to award a scholarship is based on a number of criteria including:

• Academic performance
• Career aspirations
• Extra-curricular activities
• Industry involvement, engagement, memberships
• Individual situation
   

Scolarship Application Criteria

To apply for the scholarship the following criteria have to be met:

• Students who apply must be actively engaged in the Sports Turf Management industry
• Scholarship applicants must be a member of the Australian Sports Turf Managers Assocaition
• Applicants must be enrolled or intendeing to commence  AHC51019 - Diploma of Sports Turf Management in 2022 or the Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology (Sports Turf Science and Management)
• Scholarships are open to students studying AHC51019 - Diploma of Sports Turf Management or Bachelors Degree (Sports Turf Science and Management) at any institute in Australia.
• Applicants must successfully pass the application and interview process.
   

The Scholarship is designed to help the recipient meet the costs of tuition, accommodation or other resources required to help them through their studies, and can be used towards tuition, their placement year or to help further a research or specialist project as part of their studies.  If successful scholarship funds will be paid upon completion of units.
 

To Apply for the Scholarship Program

Applications are now closed and will re-open in 2022

For further information, contact the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association on 03 9548 8600.