Applications are underway for the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship 2026, jointly funded by Australian Sugar Mills, Sugar Research Institute, and Sugar Research Australia.
The fellowship is open to engineering students (chemistry, mechanics, process engineering, and electrical engineering), natural sciences, or technical disciplines at an Australian university or college.
About the award
The Australian sugar industry will finance scholarship recipients each year to be hosted by Australian sugar mills and refineries for up to three four-week work locations each for a calendar year and a half (two locations during the crushing season and one placement during season maintenance).
The sugar mills of Australia jointly fund the scholarship through the Sugar Research Institute (SRI) and Sugar Research Australia (SRA).
In addition to financial support and job placement, the Australian Sugar Industry scholarship program helps beneficiaries make the most of their university experience through additional development opportunities by developing their leadership skills and professional networks.
Sugar Research Australia (SRA) invests and manages a portfolio of research, development, and adoption projects that boost the Australian sugarcane industry’s productivity, profitability, and sustainability. SRA, an industry-owned company, is funded by a legal lien paid by producers and milling companies and through investments from the governments of Australia and Queensland.
This scholarship aims to encourage the participation of highly qualified students in the Australian sugar processing industry.
The Australian Sugar Research Institute (SRI) offers global sugar processing and refining technology know-how. They rely on 69 years of sugar-specific experience to solve the technical and operational problems of processing cane sugar.
Established in 1949, Sugar Research Institute operates on a “not-for-profit” basis and is owned and supported by Australia’s sugar milling industry. Our focus is to offer our clients and owners a competitive advantage based on technical and operational excellence. This excellence arises from our unmatched understanding and application of the science of sugar processing.
Sugar Research Institute (SRI) is a world leader in science and innovation for sugar milling and refining technology. SRI develops innovative products, technical expertise, commercial research services, and training for raw and refined sugar manufacturers worldwide.
Sugar Research Institutes’ understanding of the science of sugar processing helps sugar mills and refineries worldwide to maximize sugar recovery and to deliver best practices in process efficiency and plant design.
What You Need to Know About the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship
Level/ Field of study
The scholarship is open to further study. The scholarship is awarded in engineering (chemistry, mechanics, process engineering, and electricity), sciences, or technical disciplines.
Host Nationality
Australian Sugar Mills, Sugar Research Institute, and Sugar Research in Australia host the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship. Scholarships can be taken in Australia.
Aside from the Scholarship, other scholarships are available to international students to study abroad. You can check our scholarship by country to access all scholarships available.
Eligible Nationality
Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship 2026 is for Australian or New Zealander citizens. Or permanent residents of Australia.
Read also if you wish to study outside your home country. Simple and Detailed Answers about Applying and Winning a Scholarship.
Scholarship worth
Australian Sugar Scholarship Winners will receive the following:
- A payment of $2,500 for a good internship and completing the engineering project report.
- Paid internship at industry rates and subsistence of $250 per week.
Scholarship Number
The Number of Sugar Industry Scholarship Programs offered annually is unknown.
Eligibility for the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship Program
For a candidate to be eligible for this sugar industry scholarship, the following criteria must be met:
- You must be an Australian or New Zealand student.
- A penultimate student currently studying engineering, science, or engineering at a university or Australian college.
- You must be able to complete up to three internships over 18 months (12 weeks in total) during a semester at an Australian sugar mill selected by SRI.
- Before starting an internship, the fellow must pass all medical tests, including alcohol and drug testing, required by a sugar company.
How to Apply for the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship
Download and complete the application form.
- A cover letter and a CV
- Certified copies of your school file and certificate
- Certified copies of proof of citizenship or residence visa
- Letter of recommendation from at least two examiners (must contain a reference to academic or professional experience)
- Send the completed form and attachments on time.
Note: Only students who have received a scholarship will be notified. There is no appeal procedure for unsuccessful candidates.
To apply for the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship 2026, applicants must download the application form and send it to [email protected]
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship 2026 is March 11, annually.
You can begin the application by clicking on the Scholarships Link
FAQs on the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship
The application deadline for the Australian Sugar Industry Scholarship 2026 is March 11, annually.
The value of the scholarship includes a payment of $2,500 for a good internship and the completion of the engineering project report and a Paid internship at industry rates and subsistence of $250 per week.