Thomas Scholarship

Foundation Barossa’s scholarships support students that might not otherwise go on to TAFE and university.

The three-year scholarships can pay for tuition, accommodation or equipment.

Through these scholarships, Foundation Barossa is helping young people to contribute to the future of the community.

David and Barbara Thomas established the Thomas Scholarship in 1998.

The scholarship aims to ensure that students’ aspirations are not hampered by their family circumstances.

The Thomas Scholarship is available to undergraduate university and TAFE students.

Each scholarship provides up to $18,000 over three years, which can be shared between a number of students.

To be considered students should be:

currently studying Year 12 or have completed Year 12 and are either studying or working (full or part-time)
the child of a family working in the Barossa wine industry
studying a course relevant to the needs of the Barossa wine industry, although other studies will be considered.

Applicants need to demonstrate:

Students studying courses relevant to the needs of the Barossa wine industry will be given preference.

Read more about our 2022 Thomas Scholars.

For application details, visit the Education Scholarships page.

For further information, contact Annabelle Travaglione, Executive Officer via email.

You can support your community and Foundation Barossa by donating directly to the Thomas Scholarship.

Thomas Scholarship recipients

2010 Chloe Roesler
2011 Tirryn Nankivell
2012 Lisa Rohrlach
2013 Morgan Rigby-Meth
2014 James Fox
2014 Jessica Leirsch (1 year)
2015 Ashby Schilling
2016 Deanna Kerr
2016 Morgan Leske (1 year)
2018 Dylan Kalleske – Bachelor Oenology & Viticulture, University of Adelaide
2019 Lane Blieschke – Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of South Australia
2020 Hannah Broadbent – Bachelor of Nursing, University of Adelaide
2021 Charlotte Noack – Bachelor of Education
Ben Kleinig – Computer Science (Advanced)
Ruby Harris – Bachelor of Primary Education
Alyssa Feltus – Bachelor of Medical Studies/Doctor of Medicine
2022 Ryan Noack – Bachelor of Agricultural Science
Kayley Boehm – Bachelor of Primary Education