Cook Government supporting next generation of horticulture researchers

• Up to $150,000 available for post graduate students
• New scholarship named in honour of John Cripps, breeder of Pink Lady apples
• Cook Government investing in the future of WA's diverse horticulture industry

The Cook Government is advancing horticulture research in Western Australia with a new post graduate scholarship named in honour of the renowned breeder of the Pink Lady apple.

The John Cripps Horticulture Scholarship will provide the successful candidate with $150,000 to undertake a full time Doctorate or $100,000 for a Masters degree

The biennial scholarship will encourage industry focussed research projects and overcome constraints to horticulture production.

The investment reflects the State Government's commitment to driving a strong future for WA's diverse horticulture industry, backed by innovative research and development.

The initiative has been endorsed by the Cripps family including John's daughters, Alwyne Parker and Dr Helen Cripps.

Study can be undertaken at any WA university and will strengthen research collaboration between Government, academia and industry.

The scholarship will be funded by royalties from horticulture varieties developed by the State, including those from Cripps Pink and Cripps Red apples - commonly known as Pink Lady, Sundowner and Bravo.

The research will help WA's vast $1.49 billion horticulture industry to continue to expand and diversify, from the Kimberley to the South Coast.

For more information and to apply for a John Cripps Horticulture Scholarship visit https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/john-cripps-horticulture-scholarships.

Comments attributed to Agriculture and Food Jackie Jarvis:

"John Cripps left an enduring legacy, with Pink Lady, Sundowner and Bravo apples now household favourites in Western Australia, and around the world.

"This scholarship is a fitting way to commemorate and celebrate John's vision and determination, which transformed apple breeding.

"I look forward to seeing the fruits of this investment and what the next generation of horticulture researchers will achieve."