Community support

Giving & Scholarship

Each year, A. W. McClelland & Co. directs the equivalent of 2% of the value of its wheat production to community benefit.

Direct charitable giving

One per cent of the value of our wheat is donated directly to charitable causes.

Berriwillock Wheat Scheme

A further one per cent supports the Berriwillock Wheat Scheme and its charitable work.

Education

Warrick McClelland Memorial Agricultural Industry Scholarship

The scholarship honours Warrick McClelland and supports a student pursuing a career related to agriculture. It provides $5,000 per year for up to three years of Diploma-level or higher tertiary study.

Who can apply

Applicants who have completed Year 12.
Applicants with a connection to the Southern Mallee: Buloke, Yarriambiack, Gannawarra or Loddon shires, or Swan Hill Rural City Council.
Students enrolled in Diploma-level or higher studies related to agriculture.

What to submit

A brief curriculum vitae covering your background, interests and subjects studied.
A written statement or video explaining how your proposed study relates to agriculture - approximately 200 words.
A written statement or video outlining your work or career ambitions - approximately 100 words.

Applications close on 30 November each year. Applicants are advised of the outcome by 30 January.

Apply by email Read the scholarship offer

Charitable funding

Berriwillock Wheat Scheme

Established in 1953 by local farming families connected with the Berriwillock Uniting Church, the Scheme turns grain contributions into support for vulnerable people and worthwhile organisations.

Funding priorities

Local Mallee communities - 40%
Australian organisations - 45%
International organisations - 15%

Apply for support

Organisations seeking funding should briefly describe their work, the people or community who will benefit, the amount requested, what the funding will be used for and the proposed timeframe.

Request Wheat Scheme funding

Please do not include bank details or other sensitive personal information in your initial email. We will request supporting information if your proposal progresses.