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The Royal Agricultural Society of WA (Inc) Education Foundation

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Corporate Foundation|ABN 32593465876|www.raswa.org.auACNC Register →
Annual Giving
$25K
Grant Range
$1K – $100K
Programs
9 (9 open)

Tips for Applicants

Target applications toward agricultural education, youth in farming/rural industries, and scholarships for Year 11 residential college or wine industry programs. Align proposals with RASWA's focus on primary industry excellence and rural community development in Western Australia.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation prioritizes education and skill development in agriculture and rural sectors, with emphasis on youth engagement and recognizing excellence. It supports innovation and connection in regional and metropolitan WA communities through scholarships, competitions, and awards that celebrate agricultural achievement.

Notable Grants

Agricultural Youth Scholarship worth $12,000 over three years (approx. $4,000/year)
Four Rio Tinto Groundbreaker Scholarships of $3,750 each were awarded to tertiary students including Erin Pope, Quentin Wong, Naomi Leahy, and Komala Ravendran for agricultural and environmental studies.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$1K$116K$116K
FY2022
$12K$115K$115K
FY2021
$15K$102K$102K
FY2020
$2K
$61$87K$87K
FY2019
$10K
$14K$90K$90K
FY2018
$5K
$19K$86K
FY2017
$12K
$32K$71K$71K
7yr total$29KSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Programs & Opportunities (9)

9 open · sorted by deadline · last checked 27 April 2026 (51 days ago)

4 Scholarships1 Grant4 Awards

RASWA Youth Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

Established with the support of the Bendat Family Foundation, this scholarship provides financial assistance to students commencing undergraduate tertiary study in an agriculture-related discipline.

Wine Industry Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship provides financial assistance for up to two years to a student undertaking tertiary study in a wine-related discipline.

Advanced Wine Judges Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship supports education in agribusiness and the development of excellence in the Western Australian wine tasting sector.

Bendat Family Foundation Scholarship / Agricultural Youth Scholarship

Grantopen

Provides financial assistance for tertiary students studying an agriculture-related discipline.

Agricultural Hall of Fame

Awardopen

This award recognizes Western Australians, past and present, who have made outstanding contributions to the development and progress of Western Australian agriculture.

Volunteer of the Show

Awardopen

This award recognizes hard-working individuals for their volunteer contributions to the Perth Royal Show.

Rural Ambassador Award

Awardopen

This award aims to discover the next generation of rural leaders, passionate young adults who can represent and promote their community, region, and State.

Volunteer of the Year

Awardopen

This award recognizes hard-working individuals in the community for their volunteer efforts.

Year 11 Residential Agricultural College Scholarship

Scholarshipopen

This scholarship assists students boarding at residential agricultural colleges, supporting them in their endeavors in Year 12.

Grants in Database (5)

Focus Areas

education
Geographic
AU-WA
Recipients
youth

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation supported by the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, a not-for-profit organization with revenue from the Perth Royal Show, membership fees, and community events.

Board & Leadership

ACNC
Robyn Sermon
director
ACNC
Anne Stroud
officeholder
ACNC
Harold Sealy
officeholder
ACNC
John Snowball
officeholder
ACNC
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Data Sources

Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 23 April 2026 (55 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 27 April 2026 (51 days ago)
Program discovery is newer than the foundation profile summary.
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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