Bursary program for university students, early-career professionals and primary producers who are seeking to improve soil management
A South Australian bursary program that provides financial assistance to university students, early-career professionals and primary producers to attend soil-focused training, events and learning activities that build soil knowledge, skills and professional networks.
Activities must align with the National Soil Strategy and focus on strengthening knowledge, capacity and collaboration in South Australia’s soils community.
Funding is available for individual training and group knowledge-exchange activities, with payment made after eligibility assessment and receipt of quotes or other evidence of anticipated costs.
The bursary program is open to:
- primary producers (actively involved in soil-related decision-making or practice)
- South Australians who are developing, pursuing or actively engaged in soil science, soil and land management, agricultural sustainability or similar fields
- university students (undergraduate or postgraduate)
- recent graduates (within 3 years of graduation)
- and early-career professionals (within 5 years of entering the soil and land management field)
There are two bursary categories: Individual training (for individuals to attend soil-related events such as workshops, training sessions or conferences) and Group knowledge exchange (for groups of at least three primary producers to visit sites or experienced soil managers).
Eligible activities must align with the National Soil Strategy objectives.
Activities must occur between January and July 2026 to be eligible for funding.
Applications close 15 May 2026 at 5 pm (unless funds are exhausted earlier).
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Last updated: 12 February 2026