QLEA 2020 Scholarship

In 2020, QLEA is offering two scholarships

The initiative aims to support two participants of LiveCorp’s Shipboard Stockperson’s Training Program by providing:

• A bursary to the value of $1600to cover the LiveCorp’s Shipboard Stockperson’s Training Fees which includes tuition, training manuals, online exam and certificates.

• Industry work placements aligned with course requirements

• QLEA Membership in 2021 providing opportunities to network and gain knowledge about Queensland’s Livestock Export Industry

Eligibility

To be eligible for Queensland Livestock Exporter’s Association’s 2020 Scholarship, you must:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident

• Resided in Queensland for 2+ years

• Have had significant exposure to livestock production business/es

• Have a strong desire to pursue a career in the live export industry

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of their commitment to a career in live export, as well as their potential to become a leader in animal welfare, safety and quality assurance throughout the export process.

Recipients will be required to attend LiveCorp’s Shipboard Stockperson’s Training Program  (To be held virtually over 5 days, approximately 11am – 4.00pm (AEDT) Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, Friday 30 October, Monday 2 & Tuesday 3 November. ) and receive full accreditation by also completing two voyages where competency is assessed.

Please email admin@qlea.org for any scholarship queries. Any enquiries should be made personally by the applicant.

To apply please complete the QLEA Scholarship application form and submit to admin@qlea.org by Friday 25 September 2020.

Shortlisted applicants may invited to an interview.

If no applicants are deemed to meet the selection criteria scholarships may not be awarded.

Note: All aspects of scholarship opportunity are pending COVID- 19 restrictions