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
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.
Hawke's Bay Fruitgrowers′ Association Charitable Trust - Horticulture Level 3 – 4 Scholarships
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2026
Open to Fruit Production or Post Harvest trainees domiciled in Hawke’s Bay and working towards Level 4 National Certificate of Horticulture (Apprenticeship).
Southern North Island Wood Council Scholarship
Closing Date: 1 Dec 2026
Open to people enrolling in full time relevant industry tertiary study; or an employee within the industry who aspires to further training.
Wood Industry Research and Education Trust - Vocational Studies
Closing Date: 31 Dec 2026
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
Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship
Closing Date: 7 Apr 2027
Open to Ngati Whakaue descendents wishing to further their education in forestry, farming or trades at any tertiary provider.
Growing Future Farmers
Closing Date: 1 Aug 2027
Our two-year programme (44 weeks each year starting mid-January to late Nov/early December), includes:
- On farm placement throughout 14 regions of NZ
- Practical on farm training and development
- NZQA level 3 qualifications
- Regional Student support
- Course fees, access to subsidised gear, equipment and clothing pack, and two pups provided
- Weekly Living allowance
New Zealand Fruitgrowers' Charitable Trust Horticulture Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 Nov 2027
This year, Hawke’s Bay Fruitgrowers’ Charitable Trust in conjunction with the Horticentre Trust will provide funding towards three horticulture scholarship courses:
Horticulture Level 3 or 4 Scholarships
Available for Fruit Production and Post Harvest trainees working towards Level 3 or Level 4 NZ Certificate in Horticulture Production, Apprenticeships in Horticulture (Level 4) or the NZ Certificate in CPIOS. Applicants should be currently employed in the fruit industry and working in the pipfruit, summerfruit or kiwifruit sector.
Horticulture Diploma Scholarships
Available for students studying towards a Diploma in Horticulture.
Horticulture Degree Scholarships
Available for those studying towards a Degree or higher-level qualification.
The scholarships are provided to encourage individuals domiciled in Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in horticulture subjects relevant to pipfruit, summerfruit and kiwifruit. Studies can be through a University, Polytech or with other NZQA accredited providers. It is hoped that scholarship recipients will ultimately seek employment in Hawke’s Bay and pass on the benefits of their learning to the Hawke’s Bay community.