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Scholarships to help you fund your future

We have gathered information about a wide range of scholarships to help you fund your study or training in areas relevant to our food & fibre sectors. Note: closing dates vary.

Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that information is current and correct. But please contact the appropriate scholarship provider before making an application, as details change frequently.

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James and Evelyn Gane Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to rural students about to enrol in their first year of an undergraduate degree or diploma at Lincoln University, intending to study a degree or diploma that will allow them to take up farming, horticulture or similar as a career.

Colin Holmes Dairy Scholarships

Closing Date: 10 March 2021

Open to students of Massey University enrolled at postgraduate level in studies on farm production topics beneficial to the dairy industry.

Brown Glassford Scholarship

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

Open to students entering their second year of Bachelor of Commerce & Management at Lincoln University, and intending to undertake a career in Rural accounting.

James Bruce Smith Memorial scholarship

Closing Date: 15 March 2021

Open to postgraduate research students at Lincoln University who intend to undertake research study into Soil Biology and Sustainable Soil Management

Lincoln University Ahuwhenua Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 March 2021

Open to school leaver students of Māori descent enrolled in an undergraduate or sub-degree study in the Agricultural, mahinga kai or organics field at Lincoln University.

Lincoln University Putaiao Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 March 2021

Open to students of Māori descent who are entering undergraduate study at Lincoln University in a Science related field.

Charles and Ella Elgar Trust Bursaries

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are discharged servicemen, or the children of discharged servicemen, studying agriculture.

Craigmore Sustainables Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to postgraduate students (Honours/Masters, PhD) enrolled at Lincoln University, with an agriculture or agricultural area research project.

E.P. Parcell Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students from the Southland region, undertaking agricultural qualifications at Lincoln University.

ETEC Crop Solutions Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students undertaking a land-based degree or diploma with an interest in Horticultural, Plant or Soil Science, Arable Farming and Farm Management.

Firstlight Foods Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to first year students at Lincoln who have successfully completed a year of study towards any degree with a Supply Chain component.

Garden Marlborough Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students undertaking a degree or diploma in either Landscape Architecture or Horticulture at Lincoln University, with a preference given to Marlborough region residents.

Gladys Grace Vale Bursary

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to future or current students at Lincoln University to undertaking a course in Horticulture.

Hine Rangi Trust (Northland) Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students usually resident in Northland, who are in their final year of study at Lincoln University involving research that could be of benefit to Northland farmers and growers.

Janine Young Memorial Award

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to individuals commencing tertiary education in agriculture, or continuing students particularly where personal or circumstantial difficulties exist.

Kathleen Ann Stevens Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to graduates of Lincoln University to undertake postgraduate study into Animal or Wool Science.

Margaret Watling Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students from the South Island to further their studies or obtain practical experience in a horticulture-related field at Lincoln University.

Michael Martin Bursary

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students at Lincoln University, enrolled in the the Rural Valuation (VAPM 312) paper for the degree of Bachelor of Land and Property.

New Zealand Grassland Trust Levy Student Scholarship - Lincoln

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students from Lincoln University embarking on the second year of a Bachelor of Agriculture Degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the agricultural area.

Nikolas Dow Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students entering their first year of Viticulture and Oenology at Lincoln University.

Peter Wallace Johnston Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students studying an agricultural related degree at Lincoln University. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study and there is a preference for students who have a strong affiliation with the Waikato/King country region.  

Sir Turi Carroll Centennial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students of Maori descent who will be enrolling in a land-based degree at Lincoln University

Westpac Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students from Southland undertaking a full time degree at Lincoln University in Agriculture.

William Hudson Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who have completed their first year of an undergraduate diploma or degree course in agriculture at Lincoln and are enrolled for their second year.

William John Cartwright Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are enrolling for the first time in the first year of a Diploma in Farm Management or Horticultural Management at Lincoln University, and have resided in the South Canterbury region

William S. MacGibbon Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students enrolled in VAPM 312 Rural Valuation for the degree of Bachelor of Land and Property Management at Lincoln University

Roncalli College Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 May 2021

Open to students who have studied at Roncalli College who plan on studying agriculture or horticulture based courses at Lincoln University.

C.H.Croker Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 May 2021

Open to students who have completed at least one year of study at Lincoln University, have resided in the Wairarapa, and are studying towards a degree or diploma related to agriculture.

John Mowbray Howard Tripp Agricultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 May 2021

Open to students from the Canterbury region who are enrolled in a degree related to the land-based industries at Lincoln University.

Taieri Lions and Taieri Rotary Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 June 2021

Open to students from the greater Taieri area who are interested in studying an agricultural based course at Lincoln University.

Lincoln University Young Farmers TeenAg Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 July 2021

Open to competitors in the TeenAg competition in the year immediately prior to commencing study, or in the year that they commence study at Lincoln University.

DairyNZ Masters Scholarships

Closing Date: 10 August 2021

Open to outstanding graduates with a strong career motivation for dairy research and development (R&D).

Lincoln University Future Leader Scholarships

Closing Date: 15 August 2021

Open to students beginning their tertiary education at Lincoln University in a Bachelors Degree, with high academic calibre and leadership potential.

Lincoln University Scholarships for Excellence.

Closing Date: 15 August 2021

Open to students who have gained high academic grades in NCEA level two or equivalent, and have registered for a Lincoln University Bachelor's degree.

Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships

Closing Date: 15 August 2021

Open to Māori and/or female students enrolling in a Bachelor of Forestry Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Forest Engineering.

Colliers Rural and Agribusiness Valuation Scholarship

Closing Date: 19 August 2021

Open to students at Lincoln University entering their third or fourth year of study towards a degree specialising in Valuation.

Agriculture & Life Sciences Faculty Summer Scholarships

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to students who have completed at least two years of their Bachelors degree, who intend on undertaking full time study the following year, to complete undergrad or to begin postgraduate study.

FAR Summer Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to Lincoln and Canterbury University students interested in the arable cropping industy, plant research, and technology.

Seed Industry Research Centre Postgraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 September 2021

Open to a full-time student studying at Lincoln University eligible to proceed to or undertaking postgraduate research which will assist with increasing the standards within the New Zealand seed production sector.

New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association Scholarship - Lincoln

Closing Date: 15 September 2021

Open to students in their second year of study towards a Bachelors degree relevant to the grain and seed industry.

Pouarua Farming Scholarship

Closing Date: 20 September 2021

Open to Maori and Pacifica students who are affiliated with one or more of the following iwi; Ngâti Maru, Ngâti Pâoa, Ngâti Tamaterâ, Ngâti Tara Tokanui & Te Patukirikiri and wish to undertake tertiary study in an agricultural-related field.

Argyle Award

Closing Date: 30 September 2021

Open to students from the Marlborough region (either attending secondary school, or resident in), intending to study agriculture or environmental management at Lincoln University.

North Canterbury Wine Growers Association Award

Closing Date: 30 September 2021

Open to students who are enrolled in a postgraduate programme at Lincoln University which will be of benefit to the Canterbury wine industry.

W.T. Scott Lincoln Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 September 2021

Open to Roncalli College graduates who intend to study at Lincoln University in the area of Agriculture or Horticulture.

Don Hulston Foundation Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 October 2021

Open to postgraduate students from Lincoln University, who plan to undertake research related to practical and applied research in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, or other areas of benefit to the New Zealand economy.

Sir Graeme Harrison Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 October 2021

Open to students from an urban background who wish to study a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University and who plan to make a career in a Land Based Industry

Postgraduate scholarships in quantitative fisheries science

Closing Date: 16 October 2021

Open to students with majors or minors in mathematics, statistics, or biology, with an interest in undertaking a Masters programme in quantitative fisheries research

A D Lochhead Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students residing within the Canterbury Land District, who are about to enter their final year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Lincoln University.

Annie Rumble Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from Stratford Borough or County, wishing commence or extend their study in horticulture

Basil Parkes Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from the Nelson-Marlborough region, who are undertaking a land-based degree or diploma at Lincoln University.

Hogan Hurst Horticulture Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students who have completed at least one year of a degree or diploma with a viticulture or horticulture focus at Lincoln University.

John Chaytor Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from the Marlborough District to take a diploma or degree course in agriculture or horticulture at Lincoln University.

John R.Templin Scholarship 

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from Lincoln University, who have undertaken a degree broadly related to Horticulture, and intend on continuing on to postgraduate study, work experience, or research in the USA or Canada.

Lincoln University Foundation Exchange Awards

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students who are studying an agricultural or landbased degree at Lincoln University and wish to undertake a recognised exchange or study abroad programme. 

Marlborough Farm Improvement Club Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from the Marlborough district enrolled or intending to enrol in a diploma or degree course in agriculture or horticulture.

South Island Agricultural Field Days Inc. Scholarships

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to Young Farmers Club members, who are currently, or will shortly be commencing, full time study at Lincoln University to improve their skills and knowledge in relation to farming.

Waimate Agricultural Trust Scholarships

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students who have lived in the South Canterbury region for at least two years, who intend to study agriculture.

Agribusiness & Commerce Faculty Summer Scholarships

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to Commerce or Agribusiness students intending to study the following year at Lincoln University, by either continuing the Bachelor's degree, or planning to begin an Honours, Masters, or PhD degree.

John W & Carrie McLean Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to postgraduate students from Lincoln Unversity planning to undertake sheep research.

S S Obery Farm Cadet Bursary

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to current or future students in an agricultural diploma or an undergraduate degree course in farm management at Lincoln University , who usually reside in the Canterbury district between the Rakaia and Conway rivers.

S S Obery Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to current or future students of agriculture or horticulture at Lincoln University, who usually reside in the Canterbury district between the Waimakariri and Conway rivers.

Central Plateau Vet Society Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 15 November 2021

Open to current and former students of the wider Taupo District area Colleges, or family members of the Central Plateau Vet Society Inc members, intending to study Veterinary Science or an Agricultural related degree at either Massey or Lincoln University.

Glad McArthur Book Committee

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to students from the Central Otago region, who are intending to study in areas relating to Horticulture at a New Zealand tertiary institution.

Undergraduate scholarships in quantitative marine biology

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to students in their honours or final undergraduate year in a degree that includes mathematics, statistics, computing and marine biology

New Zealand Young Farmers Study Scholarship

Closing Date: 6 December 2021

Open to students who are New Zealand Young Farmers Members studying agriculture or agriculturally related topics at Universities or Polytechnics.

DairyNZ Undergraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 7 December 2021

Open to students with a particular interest in dairying, who are undertaking an agriculture or agricultural-related degree at Lincoln or Massey Universities.

MPI Postgraduate Science Scholarship

Closing Date: 8 December 2021

Open to postgraduate students undertaking Masters or PhD degrees, in a research area relevant to, and meeting capability needs of MPI or the primary industries.

Onion Industry Postgraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 15 December 2021

Open to students who wish to undertake postgraduate research that is of relevance to the New Zealand Onion industry. 

Arai Matawai Toitu Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to shareholders or direct descendents of shareholders in Arai Matawai Incorporation, intending to study full time at a tertiary institution.

John Michael Stark-Brown Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to former pupils of Oratia Primary School who intend to study full time in the fields of Agriculture or Horticulture at Massey University or Lincoln University.

NZ Wool Classers Association Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to students undertaking the Certificate in Wool Technology at Southern Institute of Technology.

Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Post Graduate Studies

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to students undertaking career-related studies in the wood and forest industry sectors in New Zealand and entities involved in research, development and the advancement of forestry and wood science.

Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Tertiary Studies

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to students undertaking career-related studies in the wood and forest industry sectors in New Zealand and entities involved in research, development and the advancement of forestry and wood science.

Zespri Science Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 January 2021

Open to students intending to enrol in the first year of the Bachelor of Horticultural Science degree at Massey University.

John Court Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 February 2021

Open to Auckland residents who will pursue a programme prescribed for a degree in Agriculture at a university in New Zealand.

Holstein Friesian New Zealand Scholarship

Closing Date: 4 February 2021

 Open to members of Holstein Friesian New Zealand undertaking tertiary education in a study area related toHolstein Friesian New Zealand and/or the dairy sector.

Edmund Sanderson Jeff Farm Training award

Closing Date: 8 February 2021

Open to students with an interest in farming, and studying towards a degree, diploma or certificate at Lincoln University, and require assistance on account of their financial situation, existing environment, or state of health.

Roger Harris (Waihou Valley Scheme) Scholarship

Closing Date: 8 February 2021

Open to students whose families are resident within the Waihou Piako zone rating area, wishing to study civil engineering or resource management with a particular focus on river and catchment management.

New Zealand King Salmon Scholarships - Year One

Closing Date: 12 February 2021

Open to Year One students on the Diploma of Aquaculture or Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Northland On-Farm Residential Programme

Closing Date: 12 February 2021

Open to students aged between 18-24years who are looking to kick start their career in the dairy or sheep & beef sectors.

MTLT Tenant Apprentice Scholarships

Closing Date: 15 February 2021

Open to apprentices employed by MTLT tenants.

Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmers Award 2021 - Dairy

Closing Date: 21 February 2021

Open to students of Māori descent working in the Dairy Industry.

Bragato Post Graduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 28 February 2021

Open to postgraduate students enrolled in a Postgraduate course of study in a course of relevence to the viticulture and wine industry.

Bragato Undergraduate Award

Closing Date: 28 February 2021

Open to students undertaking a full time degree course in either viticulture or wine sciences.

Jersey New Zealand Scholarship

Closing Date: 28 February 2021

Open to students who have completed the first year of study who are members of Jersey New Zealand.

L. A. Alexander Agricultural College Trust Board Inc

Closing Date: 28 February 2021

Open to tertiary students who were born, educated or are being educated in the Taranaki/Waverley area, wishing to study in the fields of agriculture, horticulture, forestry and all types and purposes of farming and related fields.

Lawson Robinson Hawke's Bay A&P Society Scholarship

Closing Date: 28 February 2021

Open to Hawke's Bay students currently enrolled in a full time land based production industries programme, either graduate or post-graduate, at a New Zealand University.

Alexander and Gladys Shepherd Scholarships Trust

Closing Date: 1 March 2021

Open to students under the age of 21 years from Taranaki for the further continuation of tertiary education or training in the agricultural/farming sector.

Diamond Jubilee Agricultural Tertiary Bursary

Closing Date: 1 March 2021

Open to students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural or other related subject.

Education Fund

Closing Date: 1 March 2021

Open to students wishing to further their education to improve their level of skills

Tararua Provincial Education Grant

Closing Date: 1 March 2021

Open to tertiary students resident in the Tararua or Central Hawkes Bay area.

Allan Kay Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students enrolled full-time in agriculture, horticulture or animal science at Massey University.

Charles W R Smith Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Opent to students who have completed the first year for an undergraduate degree in agriculture at Massey University. 

Fruitfed Supplies Horticulture Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to horticulture students at Massey University who are undertaking the third year of their undergraduate degree.

Norwood Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students undertaking a full-time undergraduate degree in agriculture or horticulture at Massey University, with preference given to students in their first year of study. 

NZ Pork Industry Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Bachelor of Animal Science, or Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree at Massey University. 

Ormond Meat Marketing Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students planning to undertake a programm of study that will prepare them for an agribusiness career in the meat industry.

Peter Densem Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students enrolled full-time in an undergraduate programme in the field of Agriculture or Horticulture at Massey University, and must have completed their first year of the programme. 

QEII Athol Patterson Bursary

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students in their first year of study, and be enrolled in an undergraduate degree at Massey University either in agriculture or environmental management.

Sir John Logan Campbell Agricultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students from Auckland and other urban areas wishing to undertake a degree in agriculture

Sydney Campbell Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students from the Wairarapa taking courses in Agriculture or Horticulture.

Violet Wickham Memorial Bursary

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to Massey University students studying agriculture who have completed the first year of their undergraduate degree, but may be facing financial hardship to continue.

Waitawhiti Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme in agriculture or horticulture full time at Massy University.

William Reed Scholarships

Closing Date: 3 March 2021

Open to students who once attended Palmerston North Boys High School and who are now studying agriculture at degree or diploma level.

Horticulture NZ Industry Training Scholarships

Closing Date: 5 March 2021

Open to industry trainees active in the Horticulture Industry who are studying towards a certificate or diploma.

Brian Aspin Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 6 March 2021

Open to students at Massey or Lincoln Universities at Honours or Masters Level, studying in an area of Agriculture, Agriculture Science, or Science (majoring in areas such as, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Animal Science).

New Zealand Grassland Trust Levy Student Scholarship - Massey

Closing Date: 7 March 2021

Open to students from Massey University embarking on the second year of a Bachelor of Agriculture Degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in the agricultural area.

Te Arawa 500 Scholarship Programme 

Closing Date: 8 March 2021

Open to students with affiliation to Te Arawa to undertake tertiary studies in a sector of value to the community.

Leonard Condell Farming Postgraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 10 March 2021

Open to graduates in science, agriculture or related disciplines who are enrolled in postgraduate study in a field that is of benefit to New Zealand agriculture.

Lois Turnbull Postgraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 10 March 2021

Open to postgraduate female students enrolled for a Masters or PhD programme at Massey University, and studying a topic that will benefit horticulture or agriculture industries.

Prof Ren Jizhou Scholarship

Closing Date: 10 March 2021

Open to Chinese students enrolled in either a first degree or a postgraduate degree or diploma in Applied Academic Programme disciplines relevant to agriculture.

Rongotea Lions Club Student Assistance Fund

Closing Date: 10 March 2021

Open to Manawatu students studying towards a degree in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness or veterinary science at Massey University.

Southern Wood Council Forest Products Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 March 2021

Open to students who have completed their first/intermediate year and be enrolled in the second year/first professional year of a B.For.Sc or B.E.(Hons)(For) degree at the University of Canterbury.

Horticulture NZ Postgraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 20 March 2021

Open to people undertaking postgraduate study in horticulture or related fields. 

Horticulture NZ Undergraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 20 March 2021

Open to undergraduate students studying towards a degree in areas of interest to the Horticulture Industry.

Agricultural Tertiary Bursaries

Closing Date: 29 March 2021

Open to students studying a veterinary or agricultural degree at a tertiary institution in New Zealand.

AGCARM Undergraduate Agricultural-Horticultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents studying full-time who have completed the first year of a degree in production horticulture at Massey University.

AGCARM Undergraduate Veterinary Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students studying full-time in their third year of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

Atihau-Ravensdown Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to children of Atihau Whanganui Incorporation shareholders to undertake an agricultural or horticultural degree.

Dow Agrosciences Bursary in Chemical Engineering

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students enrolled in the BE(Hons) in Chemical & Process Engineering.

Henry Marfell Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students from New Plymouth Boys High School who have completed at least one year at University in a course leading to a degree or diploma in agriculture or veterinary science

Kaitiaki o te Ngahere Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students undertaking a course of study in a forestry discipline, with priority given to students with a connection to the land on which Kaingaroa Timberlands holds forestry licences and who have resided in the central North Island.

Mangatu Blocks Incorporation-Ravensdown Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to children of Mangatu Blocks shareholders to undertake an agricultural or horticultural degree.

Ngâi Tahu Matakahi Scholarships

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to registered Ngāi Tahu students in their second year of tertiary study in agriculture, commerce, law, environmental sciences.

Parininihi ki Waitotara Trust: Undergraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are whakapapa to one of the eight Taranaki iwi, and enrolled with a New Zealand tertiary institute for a undergraduate Bachelor's programme longer than one year full time.

PKW-Ballance Agri-Nutrients Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to whakapapa of at least one of the eight iwi of Taranaki.

RDK Agricultural Engineering Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students in their final year of study (Bachelor's or Honours), with at least one course in agricultural engineering

Rural Communities Trust Grant

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students in rural areas who due to their location may otherwise be disadvantaged.

Tahora-Ravensdown Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to children of Tahora shareholders to undertake an agricultural or horticultural degree at either Lincoln, Waikato, or Massey University.

Te Ati Hau Trust Agricultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are shareholders of or beneficiaries to an Atihau-Whanganui Incorporation Shareholder, have whakapapa connections to Whanganui, and wish to study so they can work on AWHI lands in the future.

Te Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation Agriculture under graduate scholarship: Ohotū

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are shareholders of or beneficiaries to an Atihau-Whanganui Incorporation Shareholder, who intend to study agriculture.

Whanganui Trust Education Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are shareholders or direct descendents of a current shareholder or a beneficiary of a shareholding trust of Morikaunui Incorporation, and undertaking a recognised NZQA approved course of no less than one year.

Whanganui Trust Farm Training or Trade Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 March 2021

Open to students who are shareholders or direct descendents of a current shareholder or a beneficiary of a shareholding trust of Morikaunui Incorporation, and majoring in a subject with an Agricultural/Farming/ Land based focus.

Regina Rudland Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 3 April 2021

Open to a full-time Māori student of Ngāti Porou descent, undertaking study in the field of Agriculture or Apiculture at Level 3 or higher. 

Jeff Farm Cadetship

Closing Date: 5 April 2021

Open to students aged 16-20 years, in at least their 3rd year of secondary school, who wish to undertake a career in farming.

Sustainable Land Use (SLU) Advanced Scholarship for postgraduate students

Closing Date: 13 April 2021

Open to honours, postgraduate and masters students at Massey University, studying at post graduate level to research topics of relevance to Horizons Regional Councils SLUI programme.

Sustainable Land Use (SLU) Advanced Scholarship for Year 3 and postgraduate students

Closing Date: 13 April 2021

Open to students in their third year, honours year, or Masters at Massey University, specialising in soil science, land use mapping, and land management.

Sustainable Land Use Initiative (SLUI) Scholarship for any applicable student

Closing Date: 13 April 2021

Open to students entering undergraduate study at Massey University, who want to study soil science and farm management as part of their degree.

South Canterbury Branch Farm Forestry Association Scholarship

Closing Date: 22 April 2021

Open to a person who is undertaking training within the New Zealand forest industry.  

Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 April 2021

Open to Ngati Whakaue descendents wishing to further their education in forestry, farming or trades at any tertiary provider.

Mazzetta Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 April 2021

Open to students of Māori descent looking to advance their education in the fishery sector. 

Perrin Ag Consultants Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 April 2021

Open to students wishing to study agriculture or a related science at either Lincoln or Massey Universities.

Sparling Environmental Travel Award

Closing Date: 30 April 2021

Open to post graduate students at the University of Waikato undertaking research in the areas of environmental studies, natural sciences, or agricultural sciences.

Eastland Wood Council - Employee Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to employees within the forestry industry who aspire to further training to improve their skills, knowledge and value to the employer.

Eastland Wood Council - Student Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to students enrolled in full-time relevant forestry industry tertiary study.

Frank Hutchinson Postgraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to students enrolled for a forestry or forestry related postgraduate degree at a New Zealand University.

Future Forest Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to post graduate students undertaking research into NZ plantation forestry.

New Zealand Institute of Forestry Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to students enrolled in a forestry or forestry-related degree at a New Zealand university.

New Zealand Redwood Company Scholarship

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to students at the University of Canterbury, enrolled for a Bachelor of Forestry Science.

Otago-Southland (Forestry) Award

Closing Date: 17 May 2021

Open to students undertaking a research project of relevance to forestry in the Otago-Southland region.

Te Ati Hau Trust Agricultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 May 2021

Open to students who are shareholders of or beneficiaries to an Atihau-Whanganui Incorporation Shareholder, have whakapapa connections to Whanganui, and wish to study so they can work on AWHI lands in the future.

Te Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation Agriculture under graduate scholarship: Ohotū

Closing Date: 31 May 2021

Open to students who are shareholders of or beneficiaries to an Atihau-Whanganui Incorporation Shareholder, who intend to study agriculture.

Tertiary Education Grants

Closing Date: 31 May 2021

Open to current students at an NZ tertiary provider studying in a course relevant to the forest management sector, who are owners or descendants of an owner in the Lake Taupō Forest Trust.

Generation Programme

Closing Date: 5 June 2021

A ‘real world’ learning experience combining industry training and employment

ANZCO Livestock Cadet programme

Closing Date: 12 June 2021

Open to anyone interested in a career as a Livestock Representative.

Generation Programme

Closing Date: 22 June 2021

A ‘real world’ learning experience combining industry training and employment

Māori Kiwiberry Scholarship

Closing Date: 26 June 2021

Open to current Māori undergraduate or postgraduate students studying degrees in all areas of science, maths, technology, engineering or computing. 

Awarua Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 June 2021

Open to students from the Morrinsville area wishing to study agricultural related courses at a tertiary institution.

Education Fund

Closing Date: 1 July 2021

Open to students wishing to further their education to improve their level of skills

Don Linklater Memorial Bursary

Closing Date: 10 July 2021

Open to students from the Horizons Region studying in areas relevant to Horizons Regional Council's work.

Brian Perry Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarship in Science & Engineering

Closing Date: 15 July 2021

Open to students in their second year of undergraduate study in the School of Science or School of Engineering at Waikato University.

Korokipo Branch Agricultural/Horticultural Tertiary Bursary

Closing Date: 15 July 2021

Open to residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based courses either through university or polytechnics.

MTLT Tenant Apprentice Scholarships

Closing Date: 15 July 2021

Open to apprentices employed by MTLT tenants.

PKW-Farmlands Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 16 July 2021

Open to whakapapa of Taranaki iwi who are enrolled in undergraduate studies (preference given to Agricultural studies).

Smedley Station & Cadet Training Farm

Closing Date: 19 July 2021

Open to students between 16 and 20 years of age and studying in at least their third year of secondary education, who aspire to a career in farming and agribusiness

Future Deer Farmers Experience

Closing Date: 22 July 2021

Open to students studying toward a diploma or certificate in agriculture or farm management; who have attended deer husbandry courses; or who have recommendations from industry contacts.

Silver Fern Farms Plate to Pasture Youth Scholarship

Closing Date: 27 July 2021

Open to students wanting to develop their career in the food or farming industry with interests in; red meat, farming, agriculture, marketing and sales, research and development, food processing, cooking and food technology.

Pukemiro Station Cadetship Programme

Closing Date: 31 July 2021

Open to driven, hard working students that want to develop their skills and gain the qualifications they need to have a successful career in the agriculture industry.

Cawthron Internships and Scholarships

Closing Date: 9 August 2021

Open to undergraduate science students.

Mary Sutherland Scholarship

Closing Date: 9 August 2021

Open to students enrolled for a forestry or forestry-related course at a New Zealand polytechnic.

SCFNZ Ltd Scholarships

Closing Date: 15 August 2021

Open to students who have applied to enrol at the University of Canterbury for full-time study in the first year of a Bachelor of Forestry Science degree programme.

UC School of Forestry High Achievers Award

Closing Date: 15 August 2021

Open to Māori or Pasifika students intending to enrol in the the Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc) degree programme at the University of Canterbury.

Coleridge Downs Cadetship

Closing Date: 16 August 2021

Open to dedicated young people, with NCEA Level 2, who have a passion for the High Country, and the associated lifestyle.

Craig Scholarship

Closing Date: 18 August 2021

Open to current and former students of Stratford High School undertaking a tertiary agricultural or horticultural course.

Forest Tertiary Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to current students at either the University of Canterbury’s School of Forestry, or Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology in Rotorua, who are owners or descendants of an owner in the Lake Taupō Forest Trust.

Hansol Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to students who are direct descendants of land blocks participating in the Hansol Ngati Porou Whanui Forests, who intend to study Forestry or its related disciplines at a tertiary institution.

Kiley Family Memorial Trust Scholarships

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to students who live in the Taranaki/Wanganui area intending to study agriculture, with the intention of starting a career in farming, farm management or an agriculture-based industry.

NML tertiary scholarship

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to students considering a course relevant to the Forestry Sector.

Te Ātihau Whanganui Incorporation Agriculture undergraduate scholarship: Ohotū

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to students who are shareholders of or beneficiaries to an Atihau-Whanganui Incorporation Shareholder, who intend to study agriculture.

Tom Cranswick Memorial Awards

Closing Date: 31 August 2021

Open to students who are Farmlands shareholders, children of shareholders or staff members of Farmlands, and have completed at least one year of tertiary study in courses related to the primary sector.

Bio-Protection Research Centre Summer Studentship

Closing Date: 1 September 2021

Open to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree at a New Zealand University.

AgResearch Summer Internships

Closing Date: 6 September 2021

Open to students returning to studies the following year, in an area of study relevant to New Zealand’s pastoral, agri-food and agri-technology sector.

Lamb Quality Biomarker Scholarship

Closing Date: 7 September 2021

Open to students who have completed at least a Bachelor's degree with Honours in data science, or biology with a strong emphasis on data analysis, who are interested in completing a Masters degree. 

Allan Gibson Accountancy Scholarship

Closing Date: 10 September 2021

Open to students wishing to become charted accountants, with an interest in rural, agricultural and/or agrifood industries, to complete their accountancy qualification through Massey University.

Andrew Turnbull Scholarship

Closing Date: 10 September 2021

Open to students enrolled in the 1st Year of an undergraduate degree in agriculture at Massey University, who were enrolled in the intermediate veterinary programme in Semester 1.

Helen E Akers PhD Scholarship

Closing Date: 10 September 2021

Open to students enrolled for a postgraduate degree in one of the Applied Academic Programme disciplines relevant to agriculture or horticulture at Massey University.

Taranaki Careers and Training Expo trust scholarships

Closing Date: 13 September 2021

Open to Taranaki Year 11, 12 or 13 secondary students or anyone wishing to further their education or start a new career.

Whangarei Agricultural & Pastoral Society Scholarship

Closing Date: 20 September 2021

Open to students from within the boundaries of the Northland Regional Council area, contemplating or who are already participating in agricultural related tertiary study.

Alexander and Gladys Shepherd Scholarships Trust

Closing Date: 25 September 2021

Open to students under the age of 21 years from Taranaki for the further continuation of tertiary education or training in the agricultural/farming sector.

John T Gibson Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 25 September 2021

Open to Taranaki High School students pursuing their first year of tertiary agricultural or veterinary science education in 2021.

Rural Communities Trust Grant

Closing Date: 30 September 2021

Open to students in rural areas who due to their location may otherwise be disadvantaged.

Dan Watkins Scholarship in Weed Science

Closing Date: 1 October 2021

Open to postgraduate students in NZ, undertaking research into the biology and control of weeds in New Zealand.

NZPPS Research Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 October 2021

Open to postgraduate students undertaking research in relevant disciplines (entomology, plant pathology, weed science, zoology, ecology, and plant protection sciences), on topics relating to control of pests, pathogens and/or weeds in primary production (pastoral and arable agriculture, horticulture, forestry) or the natural or human environments.

Pukehou Poutū Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 October 2021

Open to New Zealand university graduates to undertake postgraduate study in either agricultural or silvicultural science.

Doris Swadling Trust Agriculture Scholarship

Closing Date: 2 October 2021

Open to Taranaki students under the age of 21 for the continuation of tertiary education in the agriculture/farming sector.

North Otago Irrigation Company scholarship

Closing Date: 5 October 2021

Open to students from, or attending a high school in North Otago, who plan on studying Agriculture at a tertiary institute.

Plant & Food Research Summer Studentships

Closing Date: 9 October 2021

Open to students currently studying Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Genetics and keen to develop their career in science to support New Zealand's primary sectors. 

Rabobank Agri-Leadership Program

Closing Date: 14 October 2021

Open to Year 11 and 12 students from Waikato, Auckland and Northland schools interested in a career in the primary industries.

C. Alma Baker Trust Research Awards

Closing Date: 15 October 2021

Open to postgraduate students undertaking research projects in the fields of agriculture, agriculture-based technologies and the study of rural society.

Parsons Family Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 15 October 2021

Open to students who live between the Selwyn and Rangitata Rivers, planning to study agriculture, horticulture or aquaculture, by way of tertiary education or vocational training.

Wairarapa Estate Ltd Scholarship (BForSc)

Closing Date: 19 October 2021

Open to students who are transferring to the BForSc, who have successfully completed one or two semesters of study in a non-Forestry university academic programme. 

AVOCO Tertiary Scholarship

Closing Date: 23 October 2021

Open to students entering their final year of study for a Bachelor degree (or similar) in 2019, in a subject field that might contribute to Research and Development of the Avocado industry.

Audrey Reid Grant

Closing Date: 30 October 2021

Open to people over 25 years of age who wish to extend their education or training focusing on subjects that will benefit rural communities, for example agriculture or horticulture.

GoHort Internship program

Closing Date: 30 October 2021

Open to university students and career changers who are keen to gain hands-on experience of various horticultural career opportunities.

Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from the Presbyterian Support Central area, wishing to study farming, agriculture or horticulture.

Elsie and Laura Lehmann Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students under 25 years of age from the Borough of Stratford, intending to study agriculture or farming related studies (including Vet).

LW Nelson Agricultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to Northland high school students who wish to further their education at an agricultural institution, and intend to take a course for a minimum of three years.

Lynwood Avocado Nursery Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to Northland students, who have a particular interest in horticulture, undertaking horticultural related tertiary studies.

Peter Laing Memorial Trust Grants

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to students from the Wairarapa region with intentions to follow a practical agriculture career, with a focus on pastoral farming.

Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship in Beekeeping

Closing Date: 31 October 2021

Open to those aged 17-25 years, and enrolled in an approved apiculture training programme. 

Alex C P Chu Trade for Training Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to students enrolled in either a postgraduate or undergraduate course in agriculture or horticulture at Massey University, who intend to study overseas as part of their programme.

FMG Agriculture Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to students who can maintain at least a B- average (Merit endorsement in NCEA) and are planning to begin their first year of study in an agriculture related degree.

New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association Scholarship - Massey

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to students in their second year of study towards a Bachelors degree relevant to the grain and seed industry.

Owen Browning Scholarships in Forestry

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to postgraduate students who have been admitted or who are eligible for admission to postgraduate studies in Forestry at the University of Canterbury.

T W Adams Scholarship in Forestry

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to postgraduate students accepted for enrolment in the MForSc or PhD programmes at the University of Canterbury

Zespri Horticultural Undergraduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 November 2021

Open to students in their last year of secondary school, planning to study at university next year and aspiring to a career in the horticulture industry.

Westland Milk Products University Scholarship - Doctorate

Closing Date: 13 November 2021

Open to students from the West Coast region undertaking research towards a Doctorate in an area relevant to Westland Milk Products.

Westland Milk Products University Scholarship - Master's

Closing Date: 13 November 2021

Open to students from the West Coast region who intend to undertake a Master's Degree in study areas relevant to Westland Milk Products.

Westland Milk Products University Scholarship - Undergraduate

Closing Date: 13 November 2021

Open to students from the West Coast region who intend undertaking or completing a Bachelor's or Honours Degree in study areas relevant to Westland Milk Products.

Bay of Plenty Education Trust Science, Technology and Emerging Industries Scholarship

Closing Date: 15 November 2021

Open to secondary school students in the Bay of Plenty, from Katikati to Opotiki, intending to study at a New Zealand tertiary institution in the fields of science, technology, dairy, seafood, or wine.

David Levene Foundation Bursaries

Closing Date: 15 November 2021

Open to students undertaking full-time study towards a Bachelors of AgriScience, AgriCommerce, Science, Information Science or Technology at Massey University, and who would otherwise be unable to study due to financial hardship.

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Vocational Scholarship

Closing Date: 16 November 2021

Open to students in the Taranaki region interested in a career in agriculture or veterinary sciences.

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Postgraduate study (Doctoral) Scholarships

Closing Date: 20 November 2021

Open to students from the Taranaki region intending to complete Doctoral study in the fields of agriculture or veterinary sciences.

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Postgraduate study (Masters) Scholarships

Closing Date: 20 November 2021

Open to students from the Taranaki region intending to complete Masters study in the fields of agriculture or veterinary sciences.

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 20 November 2021

Open to students from the Taranaki region intending to study agriculture or veterinary sciences.

Maurice Carter Bursary

Closing Date: 20 November 2021

Open to students undertaking their first year of an undergraduate degree in agriculture or veterinary science at Massey University, and have previously attended a secondary school in the Auckland region. 

Robert Gibson Methodist Trust Board Bursary

Closing Date: 20 November 2021

Open to any young person attending University, Polytechnic, or other approved educational institutions, who desires to follow an agricultural course

Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers′ Association Charitable Trust - Horticulture Degree Scholarships

Closing Date: 26 November 2021

Open to students domiciled in Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in horticulture pertaining to pipfruit, summerfruit and kiwifruit.

Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers′ Association Charitable Trust - Horticulture Diploma Scholarships

Closing Date: 26 November 2021

Open to individuals domiciled in Hawke’s Bay, working in the fruit industry and studying towards a Diploma in Horticulture, Fruit Production or Fruit Post Harvest.

Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers′ Association Charitable Trust - Horticulture Level 3 – 4 Scholarships

Closing Date: 26 November 2021

Open to Fruit Production or Post Harvest trainees domiciled in Hawke’s Bay and working towards Level 4 National Certificate of Horticulture (Apprenticeship). Individuals must be employed and undertaking education or training in horticulture subjects relevant to pipfruit, summerfruit or kiwifruit.

Stratford Demonstration Farm Society Inc. Agricultural Scholarship

Closing Date: 27 November 2021

Open to students from the Taranaki region studying towards a Level 7+ qualification in agriculture, soil sciences or veterinary fields.

Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Vocational Studies

Closing Date: 27 November 2021

Open to students undertaking career-related studies in the wood and forest industry sectors in New Zealand and entities involved in research, development and the advancement of forestry and wood science.

Patrick Shannon Scholarship

Closing Date: 28 November 2021

Open to students in their final year of study (fourth year Honours, or Masters) who intend on enrolling in a PhD programme.

Awarua Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to students from the Morrinsville area wishing to study agricultural related courses at a tertiary institution.

Constellation Cadet Programme

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to high school leavers who are interested in pursuing a career in the viticulture industry.

DGC Russ Moroney Graduate Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to graduate students undertaking a Post-Graduate/Masters level degree at the University of Auckland through the Auckland Joint Graduate School in Dairy Research and Innovation.

Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to students with a connection to the East Coast of the North Island, with an interest in training/education in farming and its related disciplines.

Poverty Bay A&P Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to full time students from the Gisborne or East Coast region who wish to be involved in the primary sectors.

Southern North Island Wood Council Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 November 2021

Open to people enrolling in full time relevant industry tertiary study; or an employee within the industry who aspires to further training.

Bee Nilson Scholarships in Human Nutrition and Food Science

Closing Date: 1 December 2021

Open to students enrolling in either a one year Honours Degree or in the papers year of a Masters degree in either Human Nutrition or Food Science/Consumer Food Science.

Kitchener Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 December 2021

Open to past or present members of the Armed Forces or their children, who are undertaking an agricultural course of study at a New Zealand university.

Meat Industry Postgraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 1 December 2021

Open to postgraduate students undertaking a Masters or PhD in an area relevant to the meat processing and export industry.

Meat Industry Undergraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 1 December 2021

Open to undergraduate students undertaking a Bachelor or Diploma in an area relevant to the meat processing and export industry.

Winton A & P Association Research Farm Scholarship

Closing Date: 1 December 2021

Open to members of the Winton A & P Association or their immediate family, intending to study agricultural related courses through a Tertiary Institute course, either full or part time.

Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 6 December 2021

Open to children of Ravensdown shareholders to undertake an agricultural or horticultural degree at either Lincoln, Waikato, or Massey University.

J E Prestidge Scholarship

Closing Date: 7 December 2021

Open to students from the Taranaki province who are proceeding to full time study at the Taranaki Polytechnic or at a University, Agricultural College, or an Agricultural training school.

Ballance Scholarships

Closing Date: 12 December 2021

Open to students wishing to study agriculture, agribusiness, or any other field relevant to the primary sector.

Frank Sydenham Scholarship

Closing Date: 15 December 2021

Open to former students from schools within the statutory boundary of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council studying towards a post-graduate horticulture, agriculture, or forestry degree.

Don Scott Agricultural Education Trust Grants

Closing Date: 19 December 2021

Open to students from the Manawatu/Rangitikei and Wanganui Federated Farmers Provinces, to pursue agricultural related studies or group learning initiatives.

Wairoa Veterinary Club Scholarship

Closing Date: 30 December 2021

Open to Wairoa Veterinary Club members' children who are doing a Veterinary or Agriculture degree or any Wairoa person doing a Veterinary degree.

Murray King Montford Trimble Foundation Scholarship

Closing Date: 31 December 2021

Open to Wairarapa students currently undertaking a degree in soil conservation, sustainable land management, integrated catchment, or natural ecosystem management at a New Zealand university.

New Zealand King Salmon Scholarships - Year Three/Postgraduate

Closing Date: 31 December 2021

Open to a Year Three student on the Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine or the Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

New Zealand King Salmon Scholarships - Year Two

Closing Date: 31 December 2021

Open to Year Two students on the Diploma of Aquaculture or Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology

Te Toka Trades Training

Closing Date: 31 December 2021

Open to Ngati Porou, Maori and Pasifika students from the Gisborne/East Coast region aged 18–34, who wish to undertake a trades apprenticeship in agriculture, forestry, or horticulture.

Silver Fern Farms Graduate Programme

Closing Date: 6 January 2022

Applications are invited from anyone who has graduated within the past two years. We are looking for smart, ambitious Graduate leaders keen to come and make their mark in our global food business and create a career in the NZ Agricultural and red-meat industry. 

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