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.
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
Whangarei Agricultural & Pastoral Society Scholarship
Closing Date: 18 Sep 2026
Open to students from within the boundaries of the Northland Regional Council area, contemplating or who are already participating in agricultural-related tertiary study.
Align Scholarships
Closing Date: 1 Oct 2026
Open to full time undergraduate students enrolled in a Food and Fibre-related undergraduate programme at either Massey or Lincoln University.
Peter Laing Memorial Trust Grants
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026
Open to students from the Wairarapa region with intentions to follow a practical agriculture career, with a focus on pastoral farming.
Sinclair Cummings Veterinary and Animal Sciences Scholarship
Closing Date: 1 Nov 2026
Open to postgraduate students undertaking postgraduate research within the School of Veterinary Science or the School of Agriculture and Environment.
Holstein Friesian New Zealand Scholarship
Closing Date: 7 Nov 2026
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.
Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships
Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026
Open to students from the Taranaki region intending to study agriculture or veterinary sciences.
Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Postgraduate study (Doctoral) Scholarships
Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026
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: 13 Nov 2026
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
Closing Date: 13 Nov 2026
Open to students in the Taranaki region interested in a career in agriculture or veterinary sciences.
Central Plateau Vet Society Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship
Closing Date: 23 Nov 2026
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.
Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship
Closing Date: 25 Nov 2026
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
Closing Date: 27 Nov 2026
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.
Awarua Trust Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026
Open to students from the Morrinsville area wishing to study agricultural related courses at a tertiary institution.
Winton A & P Association Research Farm Scholarship
Closing Date: 1 Dec 2026
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.
Don Scott Agricultural Education Trust Grants
Closing Date: 19 Dec 2026
Open to students from the Manawatu/Rangitikei and Wanganui Federated Farmers Provinces, to pursue agricultural related studies or group learning initiatives.
Jersey New Zealand Scholarship
Closing Date: 28 Feb 2027
Open to students who have completed the first year of study who are members of Jersey New Zealand.
L.A. Alexander Tertiary Scholarship
Closing Date: 28 Feb 2027
Open to students from Taranaki/Waverley studying subjects relating to the primary industries, including agriculture, horticulture and veterinary programmes.
L.A. Alexander Postgraduate Scholarship
Closing Date: 28 Feb 2027
Open to students from Taranaki who have completed a degree and intend to pursue further post-graduate study.
Rongotea Lions Club Student Assistance Fund
Closing Date: 1 Mar 2027
Open to Manawatu students studying towards a degree in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness or veterinary science at Massey University.
Diamond Jubilee Agricultural Tertiary Bursary
Closing Date: 1 Mar 2027
Open to students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural or other related subject. This includes related studies such as horticulture, veterinary, bee keeping, aqua farming and viticulture.
Lawson Robinson Hawke's Bay A&P Society Scholarship
Closing Date: 23 Mar 2027
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.
Henry Marfell Trust Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2027
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
Big Deer Tour
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2027
Open to students studying toward completing a master's or degree in an agricultural-related discipline that will lead to a qualification appropriate to employment in the agricultural sector.
Clutha Vets Agricultural Tertiary Bursaries
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2027
Open to students studying a veterinary or agricultural degree at a tertiary institution in New Zealand.
Northern Southland Veterinary Services Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2027
Open to fourth-year veterinary science students who are interested in General Practice with an emphasis on large animal and/or production animal medicine.
Te Puke Veterinary Service Inc Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2027
Open to students enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in their fourth year of study with an interest in large animal health.
Eltham District Veterinary Services Michael Higham Memorial Scholarship
Closing Date: 4 Apr 2027
Open to fourth-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students interested in large animal veterinary science.
Anexa Vets Study Grant
Closing Date: 24 Apr 2027
Open to fourth-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who are interested in large animal production medicine.
The John Perrin Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2027
Open to students studying agriculture or related science at either Lincoln, Massey or Waikato University.
Bush and Southern Hawkes Bay District Veterinary Club Study Grant
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2027
Open to fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who have an interest in rural large animal practice.
Vet Services (HB) Ltd Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 Apr 2027
Open to fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students with an interest in all aspects of rural practice (production animals, equine and companion animals) or with an interest in excellent companion animal medicine and surgery.
Graham Chalmers Allen Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Science
Closing Date: 1 May 2027
Open to undergraduate or postgraduate veterinary science students with a passion for horses.
David Levene Foundation Bursaries
Closing Date: 30 Jun 2027
For students who are facing financial hardship and would otherwise be unable to enrol in an undergraduate degree.Open to students undertaking full-time study towards:
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Agribusiness
- Bachelor of Animal Science
- Bachelor of Horticultural and Plant Systems
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Information Sciences
- Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Accountancy
Helen Graham Charitable Trust (in conjunction with The Thomas Bevan Family Charitable Trust)
Closing Date: 1 Sep 2027
Open to current students of Horowhenua College, Waiopehu College, Manawatu College or Otaki College intending to study towards a career in either horticulture, forestry, fishing, veterinary or environmental science.



