John Stanley Associates Partial Scholarships

Helping agritourism businesses grow — with training support when it matters most

John Stanley Associates is proud to offer a limited number of partial scholarships each year, providing heavily subsidised access to the Agritourism Training Academy complete training program.

We know that when you’re building something on-farm—juggling seasons, staffing, compliance, cashflow, and family life—training can be the very thing that accelerates growth, yet also the hardest thing to fund. These scholarships exist to help remove that barrier for businesses that are ready to take action.

What the scholarship provides

Successful applicants receive a partial scholarship issued as a discount code for enrolment in the Agritourism Training Academy complete program.
Discount levels are assessed case-by-case based on individual circumstances and available funding.

Who this is for

You’re encouraged to apply if you:

• are a farm, rural producer, or farm-based business (or actively launching one)
• are building or growing a visitor experience (farm gate, tours, pick-your-own, tastings, events, workshops, accommodation, education and more)
• can demonstrate financial need
• can commit at least 2 hours per week to complete training and implement changes
• You are a student who wants to enter this industry as a career

How it works (key terms)

• Evergreen applications: Apply any time. Applications are assessed as funding becomes available.
• Limited and competitive: Applying does not guarantee a scholarship.
• One scholarship per business or person (lifetime): A business or person may receive support only once. (A small team from the same business is welcome to complete the training together.)
• Acceptance timeframe: If offered a scholarship, you must accept within 14 days.
• Discount code expiry: Discount codes must be used to enrol within 30 days of issue.
• Non-transferable: Discount codes are for the approved business/team only.
• Refund policy: Once a discount code has been issued and used to enrol, the discounted amount is not refundable.
• Testimonial requirement: Scholarship recipients agree to provide a testimonial in any format (written, video, audio, or social post).

What we look for

We assess applications based on:

• genuine financial need (with supporting evidence)
• readiness to implement (clear goals + capacity to take action)
• alignment with creating a high-quality visitor experience
• potential impact on the business and broader community

Apply now

Ready to build something visitors will remember—and a business that’s sustainable for you?
Apply here

Questions? Contact the Agritourism Training Academy at: admin@ata.agritourismtrainingacademy.com or John at john@johnstanley.com.au