Bella McBean awarded the Kenneth Rayner Agriculture Scholarship

NT Farmers, in partnership with Entegra Signature Structures, are pleased to provide the Kenneth Rayner Agriculture Scholarship for a second year!

The Scholarship includes

  • Financial support for the final year of study up to $12,000 inc. GST.
  • Registration to the 2023 Northern Australia Food Futures Conference valued at ($1,350)
  • Networking opportunities at NT Farmers events and board meetings
  • Mentoring from Entegra Signature Structures and industry leaders
  • Work placement at Entegra Signature Structures
  • Professional development opportunities

The 2022 recipient, Isabella (Bella) McBean, was born and raised in the Katherine district and has always had a keen interest in agriculture.

After finishing school she had a gap year working on the family property. She is currently studying a Bachelor and Agriculture and Business at the University of New England and will be in her final year in 2023.

NT Farmers wishes Bella the best of luck with her studies, and looks forward to supporting her agricultural career in the Territory.

Quote from Ellie Ireson, previous scholar recipient (Alumni) “Congratulations to the new recipient of 2023. I was fortunate enough to be granted this award in 2022. The opportunities the scholarship provides has helped kick start my agriculture career through networking and industry experience. I look forward to seeing Isabella make the most of it.“

Quote from Simone Cameron, Director of Projects and Regions. “Whilst there were several applications this year the panel agreed that Bella McBean’s submission was the best, being able to support a Katherine local to excel her career in agriculture is one of the best parts of my role. I wish Bella the best experience throughout this program.”

“Entegra Signature Structures is continually looking to support Territorians emerging in agriculture, this partnership with NT Farmers facilitates the development of young people.” Entegra Signature Structures, Sponsor.

“The principle of the scholarship is to ensure those interested in the NT agriculture sector improve.“ Kenneth Rayner, Sponsor.

Media contact

Aisla Connolly

NT Farmers

Ph: 0400 416 558

Email: wpc@ntfarmers.org.au

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