Farrer School Foundation: Scholarships


Scholarships funded by supporters of the Foundation will be offered from time to time and when applications are open the application form and relevant information will be published here.

Scholarships currently managed by the Farrer School Foundation include;

  • The Nutrien Ag Rural Scholarship -awarded for 2024
  • "Ad Aspera Virtus" Boarding Student Sponsorship (Lorum Ipsum Pty Ltd) - awarded for 2024

Scholarships available for Year 7 boarding students enrolled for 2025;

  • The Atallah Scholarship ($13,000 boarding scholarship for one year initially with the possibility of extension)
  • The Slack-Smith Family Scholarship (full boarding scholarship for three years, value in excess of $39,000)


Sponsored Awards currently managed by the Foundation include;

  • Arthur Heath Memorial & NSW Farmers Excellence in Agriculture
  • Bill Cornish Scholarship Fund
  • Wildlife Scholarship Fund

Interested in sponsoring a scholarship? See our Sponsorship section for details.

Information about other potential sources of assistance is available on the Farrer Financial Assistance page.

On site at the local Nutrien Ag Solutions depot, Farrer School Foundation Vice President Mr Mark Hoath and President Mr Jim Levy presenting the 2023 Nutrien Ag Solutions Rural Scholarship to Farrer students Charles Haire & Edward Haire with local Nutrien Ag Merchandise Manager Mr Rod Smith.


Farrer School Foundation also acknowledges the generous support of the Rotary Club of Tamworth - Calala.

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