In 2024, to enhance their Students’ Work Experience and Careers, AWET initiated grants to tertiary institutions for activities that will assist their students to become career ready. Each proposal is at the University’s discretion, and it must be wool and/or wool sheep focused.
Preference is given, but not limited to, Agriculture and/or Animal Science students. On completion, a statement from the University as to how the funding worked, along with student reflections, is required. The Grants are valued at up to $10,000 per institute. The University must apply to AWET on behalf of its student(s), with applications closing in November of each year.
The Wool Industry Placement Grants for the academic year 2025 were awarded to the following institutions: University of Adelaide, Federation University, Marcus Oldham College, University of Melbourne, Murdoch University and University of Sydney.