"Our scholarships enable producers to travel the world and bring back the latest ideas and innovations to develop themselves, their businesses and wider agricultural industry," said Nuffield Australia chief executive officer and 2013 Nuffield Scholar Jodie Redcliffe.

"Recognising the uncertainty across the globe, we've strengthened our focus this year on enhancing the resilience and sustainability of Australian agriculture.

For the first time, Nuffield Australia will offer at least five specific drought resilience scholarships, supported by the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund.

"Despite many areas experiencing floods recently, as farmers we know Australia is prone to drought. Of all the climate challenges to affect Australia, drought is one of the most feared and costly in terms of production losses. Droughts also bring other emergencies like bushfires and take a toll on the mental health of farmers and their communities.

"Nuffield is proud to partner with the Future Drought Fund to deliver specific drought resilience scholarships and also to weave the topic through our scholarship programs and training. This will give all our scholars the ability, knowledge and experiences to understand the topic and make a difference in their communities."

Applications for Nuffield Scholarships are open now and close on 9 June.

Each scholarship is valued at $35,000. Nuffield Australia will award up to 20 scholarships this year. Scholarships on offer include the five drought resilience scholarships, as well as others covering horticulture, grains, dairy, wool, fisheries, cotton and more.

Nuffield Scholarships are open to all those involved in food and fibre production typically aged between 28 and 45. The bursary allows scholars to travel for 14 weeks over the next two years to study a topic important to their industry.

Shortlisted Nuffield applicants will be interviewed in July and August. Successful recipients will be announced at the Nuffield Australia National Conference in Perth on 10-13 September.

Find out more and apply at https://www.nuffield.com.au/how-to-apply