Tasmanian Women in Agriculture are once again offering scholarship places to attend the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program (MORLP). The 2026 MORLP is scheduled to run in early May at the Geelong based Marcus Oldham College.

 

Our TWiA scholarship attendees will be fully immersed in the experience - harnessing their leadership skills, collaborating with like-minded passionate individuals and delving deep into their personal values and what drives them as an individual in the agricultural sector.

 

TWiA have routinely sponsored the attendance of Tasmanian women in the past and continue to do so due to the opportunities and benefits this course can provide to the attendees. These benefits can then be filtered into the community connections the attendees have, helping to boost the skills in the Tasmanian Agriculture industry.

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Graduates of the Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program will emerge with:

• Enhanced leadership skills and increased confidence.

• A broader understanding of the agricultural sector and its challenges.

• Stronger networks and connections within the industry.

• A commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.

 

No matter your age or skill set; if you are a Tasmanian woman with a connection to the agricultural sector that wants to build your network and increase your leadership skill set you are encouraged to apply!

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Applications are open and close on the 20th February 2026! To download more information and the application form click here

 

Please contact Caitlin at scholarships@taswomeninag.org if you have any questions. 

*Please note preference will be given to current TWiA members*

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More information on the course can also be found at https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/courses-enrolment/leadership

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Background of TWiA Connection to the MARCUS OLDHAM RURAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
The Marcus Oldham Rural Leadership Program (MORLP) is an intensive five-day workshop aimed at developing personal and leadership skills in anyone associated with rural industry and communities.

It is attended by a wide variety of self-funded and rural industry-sponsored representatives from across the country.

The program has no connection or affiliation with TWIA but as it fits very well with TWIA’s own aims and purpose, it was deemed a highly appropriate way to assist Tasmanian rural women with personal development, business and professional growth and leadership and representative skills. TWIA has access sponsorship to enable Tasmanian women to attend the course since 1995. Toyota was the initial sponsor for many years, followed by Extractas Bioscience in recent years, formerly Tasmanian Alkaloids.

The number of recipients each year is dependent on TWIA funding and sponsorship.

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The MORLP scholarship covers all course fees, meals, accommodation at MORLP and up to $600 of travel costs.

Past recipients of the program have been encouraged to continue their relationships with their sponsors and Marcus Oldham College. When available they are also encouraged to contribute to TWIA in a variety of formats when required.