Les Young Scholarship – Applications Now Open

I received an email from AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program, with details of the 2024 Les Young Scholarship. So I thought I would share!

In honour of Les’ lifetime commitment to the thoroughbred industry, AgriFutures Australia Thoroughbred Horses Program established the Les Young Scholarship. This scholarship will continue Les’ legacy as a supporter and mentor in the industry he dedicated so much to by providing young people the opportunity to further their skills and knowledge.”

The scholarship provides:

– funding and support through theory coursework and placement

– the placement will be with an international horse stud in the United Kingdom

– the chance to gain further understanding around stable and equine management, foaling and breeding and bloodstock husbandry

It will also cover travel, accommodation and study visas! Sounds incredible to me.

To be eligible, applicants must:

– be aged 18 – 25

– have at least 2 years’ industry experience

– have a passion to remain a part of the thoroughbred industry as their career progresses

Applications are open until 5pm on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. If this is something of interest to you, you can apply via their website. If you want to read more about the scholarship, you can have a look at this article on their site.