Applications close 30th April
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must have finished school and be between the ages of 15 to 25 years. Applicants must have their home based in Regional Queensland.
Applicants must be enrolled to study a full-time, agriculture-based course at any Australian tertiary institution.
Applicants need to complete and submit an online application/grant form by 30th April 2025.
Short-listed applicants will be interviewed by a selection committee, after which the successful applicant will be selected. Applicants will be notified in early May 2025. One Applicant will be chosen on merit as determined by the selection committee to receive a grant to financially assist them to study a full time, agricultural based course at an Australian tertiary institution.
Wallace Dunsdon was no ordinary young man – he was a go getter with an exceptional work ethic that excelled at almost everything that he put his hands and heart behind. He had a passion for life, his networks and most importantly agriculture. Wal was tragically taken from us in 2017 at the ripe age of 30. In his short life, he excelled in many areas and was the recipient of a number of incredible educational and agricultural scholarships, all due to his can-do attitude, sharp mind and passion for agriculture.
After successfully taking up a number of agribusiness opportunities across NSW and QLD, he couldn’t deny his want to come back to the family farming enterprise in Cunnamulla South West Queensland and continue his passion alongside his family.
The Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 to continue the legacy of Wal and everything that he stood for while supporting more youth aspiring to seek tertiary education in agriculture. The hope is to ensure passion like Wal’s is encouraged in future generations and brought back into Regional Queensland.
BACKGROUND
The Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 by a collection of incredible community friends and family to continue the legacy of Wal. The Country Education Foundation of Paroo along with founding sponsors Paraway Pastoral Company and Climate Friendly Pty Ltd all with the support of Wal Dunsdon’s Family, created this scholarship with the intention to provide financial assistance for a student from the Paroo, Bulloo, Murweh, Quilpie or Balonne Shires in South West Queensland studying a full-time, agriculture-based course at any Australian tertiary institution.
CHANGES IN 2025
The Wal Dunsdon Memorial Scholarship is now taking applicants from any students with a home address in regional Queensland.
The chosen recipient will recieve financial assistance of $10,000
The chosen recipient will have access to work experience opportunities during 2025 with our Gold Sponsors, Paraway Pastoral Company.
