Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarship

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 leadership programme with a global focus.

It is designed to fast-track the professional development of talented people from across our Food and Fibre Sector.

Each year up to five scholarships are awarded to
New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent residency status individuals with backgrounds ranging from farming, growing, industry bodies, catchment groups, agricultural research, food and fibre innovations hubs. 

They are bold, curious, innovative, perceptive and community-minded individuals

Scholarship 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.