2025 Les Young Scholarship

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2025 Les Young Scholarship

Overview

The Les Young Scholarship provides funding and support to the successful applicant via a combination of theory coursework and a paid placement with an international horse stud in the United Kingdom where they will develop further understanding around foaling and breeding, bloodstock husbandry and stable and equine management. All travel, visas and accommodation will be covered by the scholarship.

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants should be aged between 18 and 25 years, have at least two years industry experience in breeding, bloodstock, spelling or racing, as well as an intention to remain part of the industry as their career progresses. 

Timeline

Applications open: Monday, 17 March 2025

Applications close: 5 pm (AEST) Wednesday, 30 April 2025

Selection process concludes: Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Successful candidate notified: Thursday 29 May 2025