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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

UC School of Forestry High Achievers Award (Incoming First-Year Scholarship)

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise and support high-achieving students entering their first year of the Bachelor of Forestry Science (BForSc) degree programme at the University of Canterbury. Number of Scholarships available annually:&nbsp;Up to five, with one of the scholarships being reserved for a Māori or Pasifika student

Lincoln University Ahuwhenua Scholarship

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

Mazzetta Scholarship

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

Mary Sutherland Scholarship

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

Andrew Turnbull Scholarship

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.

Growing Future Farmers

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&nbsp;

Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship

Each year up to five scholarships are awarded to New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent residency status individuals&nbsp;with backgrounds ranging from farming, growing, industry bodies, catchment groups, agricultural research, food and fibre innovations hubs.&nbsp;They are bold, curious, innovative, perceptive and community-minded individualsScholarship candidates have a desire to hold positions of greater influence in their field and seek to give back to their industries and rural communities. Receiving a Nuffield Farming Scholarship is the beginning of a unique learning experience. It is a unique, experiential scholarship journey difficult to replicate in any other way. It is an experience many refer to as life-changing.

The Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship is one of the most valued awards in New Zealand’s primary sector. It is a highly regarded rural leadershi…

Pukemiro Station Cadetship Programme

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.

Coleridge Downs Cadetship

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

Alex C P Chu Trade for Training Scholarship

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.

Smedley Station & Cadet Training Farm

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.

New Zealand Institute of Forestry Undergraduate Scholarship

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

GRASSROOTS DAIRY GRADUATE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

The Grassroots Dairy Management Graduate Programme was created to provide a pathway for recent university graduates to participate in a professionally run graduate programme. Established by university graduates themselves, the programme has been designed to give recent graduates the opportunity to learn and grow faster than what the normal industry pathway provides.

For recent graduates who are ambitious and motivated to activate their dairy farming career.

David Levene Foundation Bursaries

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.

Regina Rudland Memorial Scholarship

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

John Mowbray Howard Tripp Agricultural Scholarship

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

Sparling Environmental Travel Award

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

Frank Sydenham Trust Scholarship

<ul>
<li>Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students studying in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Veterinary/Animal Science. Eligibility- Applicants must:</li>
<li>be of New Zealand Māori descent;</li>
</ul><ul>
<li>be enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary institute in 2024;</li>
</ul><ul>
<li>be attending&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;study for the&nbsp;full year;</li>
</ul><ul>
<li>meet the criteria for the scholarships applied for;</li>
<li>submit the application and supporting documentation on time.</li>
</ul>

Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students studying in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Veterinary/Animal Science.

Frank Hutchinson Postgraduate Scholarship

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

Lone Star Farms Scholarship

Open to students studying towards a&nbsp;Diploma in Farm Management or an Agricultural degree at Lincoln University.

Graham Chalmers Allen Memorial Scholarship in Veterinary Science

Open to undergraduate or postgraduate veterinary science students with a passion for horses.

FMG Financial Adviser Rural Scholarship

Working with our preferred providers Fidelity Life, we’re offering two rural scholarships through their Career connect programme. It’s designed to help applicants gain qualifications and acquire the necessary skills to become a successful financial adviser.Having supported, and been part of rural communities for generations, we see the importance of offering valuable risk and financial advice to farmers and growers. The scholarships are designed to support applicants with a rural connection to become financial advisers.<div>To be eligible, you must:</div><ul>
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<div>be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident</div>
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<div>be committed to becoming a financial adviser</div>
</li>
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<div>not have started or have gained your level 5 qualification</div>
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<div>be at least 21 years old, or hold a graduate diploma</div>
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</ul>

Career connect from Fidelity Life is a programme designed to help you gain qualifications and acquire the necessary skills to become a successful fina…

Vet Services (HB) Ltd Scholarship

Open to&nbsp;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.

New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust Postgraduate Scholarship 

This scholarship is awarded to a student undertaking postgraduate study specifically related to the fruit industry and provides $10,000 cash. Any questions regarding these scholarships should be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schols@hortnz.co.nz?subject=Horticulture%20Postgraduate%20Scholarships%202024">schols@hortnz.co.nz</a>

Every year Horticulture New Zealand and the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust each offer one scholarship to a postgraduate student studying in…

Bush and Southern Hawkes Bay District Veterinary Club Study Grant

Open to fourth year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who have an interest in rural large animal practice.

Eltham District Veterinary Services Michael Higham Memorial Scholarship

Open to fourth-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students interested in large animal veterinary science.&nbsp;

Agricultural Tertiary Bursaries

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

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

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

Sustainable Land Use (SLU) Advanced Scholarship for postgraduate students

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

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

Up to two scholarships of $5000 each may be awarded, for a tenure of one year. Students can be third year or postgraduate/honours/masters students. St…

Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

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

Horticulture NZ Industry Trainee Scholarships

Open to industry students and trainees who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry, and are undergoing significant industry training or education with a vocational provider.&nbsp;

Ted Delahunty Accountancy/Agribusiness Bursary

Open to&nbsp;a third-year undergraduate student studying accountancy or agribusiness, who is facing financial hardship.

Ted Delahunty Agribusiness Scholarship

Open to final year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Agribusiness at Massey University.

Otago-Southland (Forestry) Award

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

Horticulture New Zealand Scholarship

At the conference, successful applicants will hear from renowned leaders and experts from within the horticulture industry, attend workshops, and have the opportunity to network with growers and industry representatives. The value of $1,500 covers the costs of flights accommodation and conference registration.Nine of these are awarded to applicants from each of New Zealand's growing regions (one applicant from each region will be selected) as follows:<ul>
<li>Northland</li>
<li>Auckland/Waikato&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bay of Plenty&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tairawhiti Gisborne&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hawke’s Bay&nbsp;</li>
<li>Lower North Island&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tasman (including Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Canterbury&nbsp;</li>
<li>Otago and Southland&nbsp;</li>
</ul>The remaining four Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships will be awarded nationally. Any questions regarding these scholarships should be sent to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:schols@hortnz.co.nz?subject=Horticulture%20Undergraduate%20Scholarships%20">schols@hortnz.co.nz</a>

There are 13 Horticulture New Zealand scholarships available.
The Horticulture New Zealand scholarship allows successful applicants to attend the 2025…

Anexa Vets Study Grant

Open to fourth-year Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who are interested in large animal production medicine.&nbsp;

Mazetta Scholarship

The Mazzetta Scholarships aim is to support registered Ngāi Tahu whānau and other Māori in their career development in the fishing and/or seafood industry. This includes (but is not limited to) commercial fishing and processing, marine biology, aquaculture, marine science, sea fisheries and freshwater fisheries. Eligibility: - be of Māori descent (non-Ngāi Tahu may apply); - be enroled in an NZQA Tertiary level study or international equivalent; - be engaged in or seeking to engage in the fishing or seafood industry; - be seeking to advance their education in the fishing or seafood industry, preferably in areas related to commercial fishing and processing.

The Mazzetta Scholarships aim is to support registered Ngāi Tahu whānau and other Māori in their career development in the fishing and/or seafood indu…

Horticulture Postgraduate Scholarship

These scholarships support students undertaking postgraduate study focused on innovation and tackling challenges critical to the horticulture industry's future success. This scholarship awarded to a student undertaking postgraduate study in horticulture or a related field and provides $10,000 cash.

Every year Horticulture New Zealand offer one scholarship to a postgraduate student studying in New Zealand.

Kaitiaki o te Ngahere Scholarship

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.

Atihau-Ravensdown Scholarship

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

Mangatu Blocks Incorporation-Ravensdown Scholarship

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

Tahora-Ravensdown Scholarship

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

Don Linklater Memorial Bursary

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

Murray King Montford Trimble Foundation Scholarship

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.

Henry Marfell Trust Scholarship

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

The John Perrin Scholarship

Open to students studying agriculture or related science at either Lincoln, Massey or Waikato University.

Big Deer Tour

Open to&nbsp;students studying toward completing a master's or degree in an&nbsp;agricultural-related discipline that will lead to a qualification appropriate to employment in the agricultural sector.

RDK Agricultural Engineering Scholarship

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

Charles and Ella Elgar Trust Bursaries

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

Craigmore Sustainables Postgraduate Scholarship

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

E.P. Parcell Memorial Scholarship

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

UPL Limited Scholarship

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

First Light Foods Scholarship

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

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

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

Hine Rangi Trust (Northland) Scholarship

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.

Kathleen Ann Stevens Scholarship

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

Margaret Watling Scholarship

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

Nikolas Dow Memorial Scholarship

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

Sir Turi Carroll Centennial Scholarship

Open to students of Maori descent who have completed the first year of a land-based degree at Lincoln University

William John Cartwright Trust Scholarship

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

Peter Wallace Johnston Memorial Scholarship

Open to students studying an agricultural-related degree at Lincoln University.

PKW-Ballance Agri-Nutrients Undergraduate Scholarship

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

PKW-Farmlands Undergraduate Scholarship

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

Allan Gibson Accountancy Scholarship

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

Burnett Research Scholarship

Open to&nbsp;students at Lincoln University undertaking research with a science focus that would benefit agricultural science in New Zealand.

John Reeves Memorial Scholarship

Open to students entering their final year of study towards a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours degree at Lincoln University.

MacMillan Brown Agricultural Research Scholarship

Open to candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy&nbsp;who wish to undertake research work in some problem bearing on agriculture or horticulture.

Northern Southland Veterinary Services Scholarship

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

Open to&nbsp;students enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science degree in their fourth year of study with an interest in large animal health.

Kaingaroa Timberlands Kaitiaki o te Ngahere Scholarship

This scholarship is offered to students undertaking a course of study in a forestry discipline. Priority is given (but not limited) to students with a connection to the land on which Kaingaroa Timberlands holds forestry licences and who have resided in the central North Island. The scholarship covers the total cost of tuition fees for a period not exceeding four years. In addition to the scholarship, TIMBERLANDS' also offers work experience during semester breaks.

New Zealand Grassland Trust Levy Student Scholarship - Lincoln

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.

New Zealand Grassland Trust Levy Student Scholarship - Massey

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.

Horticulture Industry Training Scholarship

There are 30 Industry Training Scholarships available In 2025 HortNZ offered scholarships to the value of $500 for trainees active in the horticulture industry and are studying towards a certificate or diploma.A Selection Team will review applications and select scholarship recipients.The Selection Team will consider:<ul>
<li>Commitment to the horticulture industry</li>
<li>Potential contribution to the industry&nbsp;</li>
<li>Past achievements&nbsp;</li>
<li>Individual approach, qualities and skills</li>
<li>Referees’ comments.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>At the end of the year, HortNZ will seek verification that selected applicants have successfully completed their studies (this includes applicants who complete their study in July). Once successful completion is confirmed, the scholarship will be awarded to applicants early the following year. Any questions regarding these scholarships should be sent to schols@hortnz.co.nz

Each year HortNZ offers scholarships to New Zealand students who have a special interest in the commercial fruit and vegetable production sector and a…

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.

Scholarships to help you fund your future

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Agricultural Student Scholarship

Closing Date: 20 Jan 2027

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

Closing Date: 1 Mar 2027