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We have gathered information about a wide range of scholarships to help you fund your study or training in areas relevant to our food &amp; fibre sectors.&nbsp;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. Any amendments or additions please contact Suzy Newman, Agricultural and Horticultural Science Advisor, email: s.newman@stpauls.school.nz

Lawson Robinson Hawke's Bay A&P Society Scholarship

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.

This scholarship aims to recognise outstanding academic and leadership qualities in a student currently enrolled in a full-time land-based production …

Roger Harris (Waihou Valley Scheme) Scholarship

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.

Southern Wood Council Forest Products Scholarship

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.

Brown Glassford Scholarship

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

FAR Postgraduate Scholarship (Massey)

Open to&nbsp;students undertaking postgraduate research with a topic in an area relating to the New Zealand arable farming sector.

FAR Postgraduate Scholarship (Lincoln)

Gosling Ornamental Horticulture Bursary

Open to students interested in a horticultural career to study the relevant programme at Massey.

Les Batkin Bursary

Open to students specialising in poultry husbandry at Massey University.

Lois Turnbull Postgraduate Scholarship

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.

Murray Richards Bursary

Open to students at Massey University majoring in Horticulture at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

Professor Ren Jizhou Scholarship

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

Massey University provides detailed information on their scholarships 3 months out from the application close-off date. Please check their website clo…

Helen E. Akers Postgraduate Scholarship

Open to students&nbsp;who want to or are studying a postgraduate diploma, postgraduate degree, or a doctoral degree with a focus on agriculture or horticulture.

Colin Holmes Dairy Scholarships

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

NZ Pork Industry Undergraduate Scholarship

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

C V Fife Memorial Scholarship

Open to students enrolled full time for a postgraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in soil science at Massey University.

Bowler Ravensdown Scholarship in Soil Science

Open to&nbsp;postgraduate students at Massey University studying soil science full time.

Noeleen Olson Horticulture Masters Scholarship

Open to students enrolled in a master's degree in horticultural science at Massey University.

Hudson and McGowan Scholarship

Open to Massey University graduates who&nbsp;want to or currently be studying a postgraduate degree or diploma with a focus on agriculture or horticulture.

Taranaki Tree Crops Scholarship

Open to a&nbsp;postgraduate student undertaking a research project relevant to tree crop culture in New Zealand.

Johannes August Anderson Postgraduate Scholarship

Open to students enrolled in a postgraduate diploma, postgraduate degree, or doctoral degree with a focus on agriculture or horticulture at Massey University.

John Hodgson Pastoral Science Scholarship

Open to&nbsp;candidates who want to or are undertaking research in the field of or related to pastoral science at postgraduate level.

Brian Aspin Memorial Scholarship

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).

Allan Kay Undergraduate Memorial Scholarship

Open to students enrolled full-time in agriculture, horticulture or animal science at Massey University who are facing financial hardship.

Hawkes Bay Farm Improvement Club Trust Scholarships

Open to students who have successfully completed the first year of an agriculture degree and normally reside in the Hawke's Bay region.

J S Yeates Memorial Scholarship

Open to students from the Manawatū studying towards a Bachelor's degree with a focus on Horticulture.

Ormond Meat Marketing Scholarship

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

Rongotea Lions Club Student Assistance Fund

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

Sir John Logan Campbell Agricultural Scholarship

Open to students from an urban area wishing to undertake a degree in agriculture

Thornton Memorial Dairy Bursary

Open to students enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a focus on agriculture.

William Reed Scholarships

Open to students who once attended Palmerston North Boys High School studying a bachelor's degree, postgraduate diploma, or postgraduate degree with a focus on agriculture or horticulture.

Waitawhiti Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship

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

QEII Athol Patterson Bursary

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.

Violet Wickham Memorial Bursary

Open to students facing financial hardship enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a focus on agriculture.

Charles W R Smith Memorial Scholarship

Open to students who have&nbsp;completed the first year for an undergraduate degree in agriculture at Massey University.&nbsp;

Peter Densem Undergraduate Scholarship

Open to students&nbsp;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.&nbsp;

Fruitfed Supplies Horticulture Scholarship

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

Diamond Jubilee Agricultural Tertiary Bursary

Open to students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural or other related subject.&nbsp;&nbsp;This includes related studies such as horticulture, veterinary, bee keeping, aqua farming and viticulture.

Edmund Sanderson Jeff Farm Training Award - Telford - Southern Institute of Technology.

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

Edmund Sanderson Jeff Farm Training Award - Lincoln University

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.

Bragato Undergraduate Award

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

Bragato Post Graduate Scholarship

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

Jersey New Zealand Scholarship

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

L.A. Alexander Tertiary Scholarship

Open to&nbsp;students from Taranaki/Waverley studying subjects relating to the primary industries, including agriculture, horticulture and veterinary programmes.

L.A. Alexander Postgraduate Scholarship

Open to students from Taranaki who have completed a degree and intend to pursue further post-graduate study.

L.A. Alexander Teaching Scholarship

Open to graduates who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and have completed an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in agriculture/horticulture or related subjects and wish to proceed to a Diploma in Teaching (Secondary).

Stan Florence Agricultural Industry Scholarship

Open to employees from the Taranaki/Waverley area who wish to undertake a course to upskill.

New Zealand King Salmon Aquaculture or Business Scholarship 

Aim of the scholarship: NZ King Salmon has made this scholarship available as a demonstration of its commitment to the Top of the South region and to supporting the success of the scholarship recipients where it can.&nbsp; For a current student (ākonga) enrolled in a specific NMIT Aquaculture Studies programme (Certificate, or first (1st) or second (2nd) year Bachelor) or a Business Studies programme: • New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3) OR • New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 4) OR • NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (first of second year) OR • NMIT Business Studies programme (preferably, New Zealand Diploma in Primary Industry Business Management (Level 5)).&nbsp;

For a current student (ākonga) enrolled in a specific NMIT Aquaculture Studies programme (Certificate, or first (1st) or second (2nd) year Bachelor) o…

New Zealand King Salmon Aquaculture Scholarship -

There are two Scholarships, up to $2,500 and the second $5,000 towards course fees for a current student (ākonga) enrolled in a specific NMIT Aquaculture Studies programme (Postgraduate Diploma or third year Bachelor). Applicants must be enrolled in the: o Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (third year) OR o NMIT Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable AquacultureMore information see <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/apply/fees-costs-and-financing/scholarships" target="_blank">NMIT Scholarship page</a>&nbsp;

Two scholarships for current students studying at NMIT
o Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation (third year) OR 
o NMIT Postgraduate Diploma …

Alexander and Gladys Shepherd Scholarships Trust

Applications are welcomed from persons in the Taranaki Province who wish to become farmers or work in the rural sector on the land and are under the age of 21 years. Scholarships are for the purpose of obtaining further education or training which would be useful to them in farming pursuits or the attainment of a university degree in agriculture. This round is for students already undertaking degrees or courses (i.e. are part way through their studies already).Students undertaking rural financial courses will be considered, providing they are also undertaking agriculture or horticultural studies. The Alexander and Gladys Shepherd Scholarships are not open to students studying veterinary science.

Woodhouse Scholarship

Open to South Canterbury students who are undertaking a course of study to major in the biological sciences at one of the Universities of Otago, Canterbury or Lincoln

Bee Nilson Scholarships in Human Nutrition and Food Science

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.

Northland On-Farm Residential Programme

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

C. Alma Baker Trust - Postgraduate Scholarships

Open to students enrolled or intending to enrol in masterate or doctoral programmes in the fields of agriculture, agriculture-related technologies or the study of rural society.&nbsp;

Craig Scholarship

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

James and Evelyn Gane Scholarship

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.

One scholarship will be made annually and will be tenable for up to five (5) years. The scholarship shall be for an adequate amount as determined by t…

Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Undergraduate Studies

Open to students commencing study (either full or part-time) towards an undergraduate qualification that has relevance to an intended career in the forestry or wood sectors.ORcontinuing study (either full or part-time) towards an undergraduate qualification that has relevance to an intended career in the wood or forestry sectors, and have demonstrated a conscientious approach to learning and personal development through high school.

Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Postgraduate Studies

Open to&nbsp;students studying towards a postgraduate tertiary qualification that has relevance to a career in the forestry or wood sectors.Students who are&nbsp;commencing study (either full or part-time) towards a postgraduate qualification that has relevance to an intended career in the forestry or wood sectors OR&nbsp;continuing study (either full or part-time) towards a postgraduate qualification that has relevance to an intended career in the forestry and wood sectors,

Robert C Bruce Charitable Trust Research Grants

Open to postgraduate research&nbsp;directly related to forests and afforestation.&nbsp;Applications currently open every two years, and are next scheduled to open in 2027.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Agricultural Student Scholarship 

This scholarship, valued at $1,500, is open to students undertaking tertiary education at Massey University, Lincoln University, or Telford.&nbsp; What the scholarship offers you:<ul>
<li>Financial support for your studies.</li>
<li>An opportunity to deepen your connection with the sheep and beef sector.</li>
<li>Networking and confidence building alongside other scholars.</li>
<li>· End of study update.</li>
</ul><h2>Scholarship recipient commitment</h2><ul>
<li>Commit to attending two interactive sessions on campus yearly with Beef + Lamb New Zealand representatives.</li>
<li>A social media video&nbsp;</li>
</ul>Enquires to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:peoplecapability@beeflambnz.com">peoplecapability@beeflambnz.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beef + Lamb New Zealand is excited to offer a scholarship designed to support your tertiary education and enhance your contribution to our vital indus…

Hawke's Bay Primary Industries Tertiary Bursary

Open to&nbsp;residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based courses either through university or polytechnics.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bursary recipients will ideally seek employment in the Hawke’s Bay area to ensure that the benefits of their learning can be passed on to the Hawke’s Bay community and its industries.

Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Vocational Studies

Open to people employed in the wood or forestry sectors and undertaking on-the-job learning that lead to a work-related qualification, such as apprenticeships

Don Scott Agricultural Education Trust Grants

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

Onion Industry Postgraduate Scholarship

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

Central Plateau Vet Society Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship

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.

Poverty Bay A&P Scholarship

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

Hugh Williams Memorial Scholarship

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

Horticulture NZ Postgraduate Scholarship

Open to people undertaking postgraduate study in horticulture or related fields.&nbsp;Every year Horticulture New Zealand and the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust each offer one scholarship to a postgraduate student studying in New Zealand. These scholarships are offered to students undertaking postgraduate study because innovation and tackling challenges head-on is critical to the horticulture industry's future success.

Winton A & P Association Research Farm Scholarship

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

Horticulture NZ Undergraduate Scholarships

Sir James Wattie Scholarship for Food Technology

Open to students enrolled or intending to enrol fulltime in the first year of the Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) at Massey University.

Constellation Cadet Programme

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

Awarua Trust Scholarship

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

Clark Fletcher Memorial Citrus Bursary

Open to tertiary students with specific interest in the citrus industry. For further information please email: info@citrus.co.nz&nbsp;

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

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

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.

Glad McArthur Horticultural Scholarship

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

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

Open to Fruit Production or Post Harvest trainees domiciled in Hawke’s Bay and working towards Level 4 National Certificate of Horticulture (Apprenticeship).

PVGA Scholarship

Open to&nbsp;full or part-time students from Auckland undertaking a horticultural degree, diploma, or certificate or a degree, diploma, or certificate applicable to horticulture taken with a reputable service provider.

Mackey (George) Papuni Scholarship

Open to students (or potential students) from Tairāwhiti studying forestry-related programmes at the University of Canterbury or Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.

Whakapapa Scholarship

Whakapapa Scholarship is given to a 2nd year student with whakapapa to one of the Māori Incorporations, Companies or Trusts for whom Perrin Ag works closely with to maximize the sustainable returns from their farming operations. Perrin Ag wishes to offer a scholarship of up to $3,000 for a promising individual to continue agriculture, horticulture or related science studies at undergraduate, post-graduate diploma or Honours level at either Lincoln, Waikato or Massey Universities.Applicable Māori organisations are as follows:&nbsp;Kokako Trust,&nbsp;Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Inc,&nbsp;Ngāti Makino Farm Trust (via Otamarakau Farm Ltd),&nbsp;Opepe Trust,&nbsp;Ransfield Incorporation,&nbsp;Rotoiti 15 Trust (via Otukawa Whenua Ltd),&nbsp;Te Karangi A2 Trust,&nbsp;Waiteti Whenua Trust

Patrick Shannon Scholarship

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

Meat Industry Undergraduate Scholarships

Open to undergraduate students&nbsp;at a tertiary institution who are looking to contribute their skills to the red meat sector in the future. The programme offers:<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Undergraduate scholarships of $5,000 a year for each year of study for up to three years</li>
<li>Assistance with obtaining study related projects / vacation work experience</li>
<li>An introduction to the red meat industry networking opportunities</li>
<li>Mentoring</li>
</ul>

Meat Industry Postgraduate Scholarships

Open to postgraduate students&nbsp;at a tertiary institution who are looking to contribute their skills to the red meat sector in the future. The programme offers the following: - Post-graduate scholarships of $10,000 a year for each year of study for up to two years - Assistance with obtaining study related projects / vacation work experience - An introduction to the red meat industry networking opportunities - Mentoring

Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship

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.

FMG Agriculture Scholarship

Each year we help two promising agriculture students starting their first year at university. FMG's agriculture scholarship provides.If you're passionate about starting your career in the agriculture industry, can maintain a B- average, and are looking to study one of the following areas (or something similar) with an agriculture focus, apply now.

Robert Gibson Methodist Trust Board Bursary

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

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships

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

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Postgraduate study (Doctoral) Scholarships

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

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

Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Vocational Scholarship

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

Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant

Whether you are planning to pursue a Masters, Honours or undertake a research project within horticulture, science or business disciplines in 2026, tell us how our $10,000 grant will assist your continued learning.

T&G Global invites postgraduate students to apply for the 2026 Edward Turner Horticulture Futures Grant, a $10,000 scholarship recognising emerging ta…

Scholarships to help you fund your future

Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

Closing Date: 7 Apr 2026

Frank Sydenham Scholarship

Closing Date: 25 Sep 2026

Generation Programme

Closing Date: 1 Oct 2026

Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship

Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026

Horticulture NZ Undergraduate Scholarships

Closing Date: 1 Dec 2026