Rabo Tertiary Pathways

One of Rabo Community Fund’s inaugural initiatives has been Rabo Tertiary Pathways, a scholarship program for undergraduates at select tertiary institutions.

This initiative aims to foster talent aligned with Rabobank’s vision ‘growing a better world together’ through scholarships, internships and group research work focused on topics critical to the ongoing success of agriculture globally.

The Rabo Tertiary Pathways program entails a scholarship of $15,000 per year to one student from each academic institution partner – the University of New England, the University of Sydney, Charles Sturt University, the University of Adelaide, Marcus Oldham College, James Cook University and the University of Queensland – plus unique opportunities to tap into Rabobank’s global network of knowledge-sharing resources and analysts.

As our second cohort approach the end of their internships, read below on what motivated them to pursue a tertiary pathway in agriculture and how you can apply for the 2023 scholarship.

Meet the cohort

Charles Sturt University

Jessica Ryan

The Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship affords Jessica Ryan the opportunity to research a topic of personal and professional interest, sheep traceability.

Marcus Oldham College

Luke Johnson

A successful recipient of a Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship, Luke Johnson has gained valuable insights into the meaningful relationships formed between Rabobank managers and farmers.

James Cook University

Ryan Petersen

Eyeing a career in the ag technology space, a Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship is providing Ryan Petersen with broad industry exposure.

University of Sydney

Sam Mac Smith

A Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship is helping Sam Mac Smith further progress his experience in the agricultural industry.

University of New England

Jack Jansen

Excited for a future in agriculture, Jack Jansen now has the opportunity to further expand his skillset, and networks, thanks to the Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship.

University of Adelaide

Henry Brooks

Passionate about improving agricultural efficiencies, a Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship is providing Henry Brooks with valuable and broad industry exposure.

University of Queensland

Dylan Fox

Despite growing up in Western Sydney, Dylan Fox knew from a young age that his passion was in agriculture, and now a Rabo Tertiary Pathways Scholarship is helping him realise this dream.

Pathway to a career

University of Western Australia

Pia Piggott

It was the Rabo Tertiary Pathways generous $15,000 scholarship that inspired Pia Piggott to apply, and with her internship leading to a full-time role in Rabobank’s RaboResearch team, it proved a far more valuable decision.

University of Adelaide

Luke Andrews

A $15,000 Rabo Tertiary Scholarship not only eased Luke’s transition from study to career, it led to a full-time role with purpose, and in and industry he loves.

How to apply

University of Sydney

Please send your CV, including the degree and major(s) you are completing and your likely Honours project topic in 2023, plus a short motivation statement (approx. 250 words) regarding this scholarship opportunity, to business.engage@sydney.edu.au by COB, Saturday 17 December 2022.