Scholarships to help you fund your future

Open to postgraduate students undertaking research in relevant disciplines, on topics relating to the control of pests, pathogens and/or weeds in primary production or the natural or human environments.

Open to postgraduate students in NZ, undertaking research into the biology and control of weeds in New Zealand.

Open to postgraduate students interested in food sustainability research. 

Conditions for awards are as follows:
- Research projects in the fields of agriculture, agricultural technology and studies of rural society are considered.
- Funds may be granted to provide technical, travel, consumables, sample testing, or other support for established researchers. The Trust will not usually fund capital items, pay the salaries of principal researchers, or cover institutional overhead charges.
- The Trust expects to make a number of awards in the range of $10,000-$40,000.The Trust is not able to approve project funding on a multi-year basis but will consider funding projects on an annual basis in response to a series of applications.

Open to students entering their final year of study for a Bachelor degree (or similar) in a subject field that might contribute to Research and Development of the Avocado industry.

Open to students from the wider Whanganui region who aspire to a career in farming, agriculture or horticulture.

Open to secondary school students from South Canterbury region who intend to study the biological sciences at any of the three South Island universities (University of Otago, University of Canterbury, Lincoln University).

Open to people over 25 years of age who wish to extend their education or training focusing on subjects that will benefit rural communities, for example agriculture or horticulture.

Open to university students and career changers who are keen to gain hands-on experience of various horticultural career opportunities.

Open to students from Lincoln University, who have undertaken a degree broadly related to Horticulture, and intend on continuing on to postgraduate study, work experience, or research in the USA or Canada.

Open to students from the Presbyterian Support Central area, wishing to study farming, agriculture or horticulture.

Open to Northland high school students who wish to further their education at an agricultural institution, and intend to take a course for a minimum of three years.

Open to students residing within the Canterbury Land District, who are about to enter their final year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Lincoln University.

Open to students who have completed at least one year of a degree or diploma with a viticulture or horticulture focus at Lincoln University.

Open to students from the Marlborough District to take a diploma or degree course in agriculture or horticulture at Lincoln University.

Open to Young Farmers Club members, who are currently, or will shortly be commencing, full time study at Lincoln University to improve their skills and knowledge in relation to farming.

Open to students who are studying an agricultural or land based degree at Lincoln University and wish to undertake a recognised exchange or study abroad programme. 

Open to anyone wishing to kick-start a successful career in the growing and supply of quality fresh produce.

Open to postgraduate students undertaking postgraduate research within the School of Veterinary Science or the School of Agriculture and Environment.

Open to postgraduate students who have been admitted or who are eligible for admission to postgraduate studies in Forestry at the University of Canterbury.

Open to postgraduate students accepted for enrolment in the MForSc or PhD in Forestry programmes at the University of Canterbury

Open to postgraduate students from Lincoln Unversity planning to undertake sheep research.

Open to students from the Wairarapa region with intentions to follow a practical agriculture career, with a focus on pastoral farming.

 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.

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.

Open to students from the West Coast region who intend undertaking or completing a Bachelor's or Honours Degree in study areas relevant to Westland Milk Products.

Open to students from the West Coast region who intend to undertake a Master's Degree in study areas relevant to Westland Milk Products.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Open to undergraduate students at a tertiary institution who are looking to contribute their skills to the red meat sector in the future.

Open to postgraduate students at a tertiary institution who are looking to contribute their skills to the red meat sector in the future.

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

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

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

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

Open to tertiary students with specific interest in the citrus industry.

Open to students domiciled in Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in horticulture pertaining to pipfruit, summerfruit and kiwifruit.

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.

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

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

Open to 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.

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 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: Kokako Trust, Ngāti Whakaue Tribal Lands Inc, Ngāti Makino Farm Trust (via Otamarakau Farm Ltd), Opepe Trust, Ransfield Incorporation, Rotoiti 15 Trust (via Otukawa Whenua Ltd), Te Karangi A2 Trust, Waiteti Whenua Trust

Open to people undertaking postgraduate study in horticulture or related fields. 

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Open to Northland students, who have a particular interest in horticulture, undertaking horticultural related tertiary studies.

Open to residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based courses either through university or polytechnics.  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.

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

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.

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.

OR

continuing 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.

Open to students studying towards a postgraduate tertiary qualification that has relevance to a career in the forestry or wood sectors.

Students who are 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 continuing study (either full or part-time) towards a postgraduate qualification that has relevance to an intended career in the forestry and wood sectors,

Open to students undertaking the Certificate in Wool Technology at Southern Institute of Technology.

Provides a monetary bursary for any person who lives in the Rangitikei- Oroua Provincial Rural Women’s area, who is undertaking an education course in agriculture, horticulture, or related subjects. 

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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.

Open to students under the age of 21 years from Taranaki for the further continuation of tertiary education or training in the agricultural/farming sector.

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Open to students 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. 

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

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).

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

Open to students specialising in poultry husbandry at Massey University.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open to postgraduate students undertaking Masters or PhD degrees, in a research area relevant to, and meeting capability needs of MPI or the primary industries.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Open to postgraduate research directly related to forests and afforestation.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

This is an undergraduate scholarship for a student that is studying full-time, who wants to pursue a career in sustainable crop and animal production or related agribusiness sectors.
You will be studying one of these programmes:

• Bachelor of Agricultural Science
• Bachelor of Horticultural Science
• Bachelor of Agribusiness

Open to students studying full-time in their third year of a Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Open to first year students at Lincoln who have successfully completed a year of study towards any degree with a Supply Chain component.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Open to former students from schools within the statutory boundary of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council studying towards a post-graduate horticulture, agriculture, or forestry degree.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Open to fourth-year veterinary science students who are interested in General Practice with an emphasis on large animal and/or production animal medicine.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Open to students entering their first year of study towards a Diploma in Horticulture or a Diploma in Horticultural Management at Lincoln University.

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.

Open to undergraduate or postgraduate veterinary students with a passion for animal breeding, welfare, and disease prevention and treatment.

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

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.

• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be committed to becoming a financial adviser
• not have started or have gained your level 5 qualification
• be at least 21 years old, or hold a graduate diploma

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

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

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

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

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

• Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students studying in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and Veterinary/Animal Science.
  Eligibility- Applicants must:
• be of New Zealand Māori descent;

• be enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary institute in 2024;

• be attending full-time study for the full year;

• meet the criteria for the scholarships applied for;
• submit the application and supporting documentation on time.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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: Up to five, with one of the scholarships being reserved for a Māori or Pasifika student

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

A Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau (Forestry Scholarship) is your first step to a career in one of New Zealand’s largest and innovative industries.
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service, is committed to creating greater diversity across forestry and wood processing.

Courses for study:
• Bachelor of Forestry Science at the University of Canterbury;
• Diploma in Forest Management at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology.
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Forest Engineering at the University of Canterbury (from their first year)

Recipients will receive $8000 for each year of their four-year degree or $7000 for each year of their two-year diploma (subject to successful completion of each academic year).

The scholarship also includes a paid internship each summer of 10 weeks with Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service, or an employer in the forestry sector.

Open to students at Lincoln University entering their third or fourth year of study towards a degree specialising in Valuation.

Open to students considering a course relevant to the Forestry Sector.

Agri Futures, in collaboration with the New Zealand Rural Games Trust, is proud to offer up to five $1,000 scholarships to support tertiary education costs for students from a rural background whose school has participated in the Clash of the Colleges, or a rural sports athlete.

Open to students aged 16-20 years, in at least their 3rd year of secondary school, who wish to undertake a career in farming.

Open to people enrolling in full time relevant industry tertiary study; or an employee within the industry who aspires to further training.

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.

AgResearch has offered summer internships for third and fourth year tertiary students for many years.

They are not solely in science, but also in science support team roles including information technology, marketing and communications.
Taking place over the summer vacation period, these internships expose students to the demands that come with their chosen science or business area.

Participants will be tasked with completing specific science or business projects under the mentorship of a science/business area leader.

Open to Māori professionals seeking to pursue excellence in the Oceans sector.

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.

Open to postgraduate students studying agribusiness and researching a topic related to New Zealand exports.

Open to students in their second year of study towards a Bachelors degree relevant to the grain and seed industry.

Open to students in their second year of study towards a Bachelors degree relevant to the grain and seed industry.

Open to students from within the boundaries of the Northland Regional Council area, contemplating or who are already participating in agricultural-related tertiary study.

Scholarships to support future on-farm advisers

The Ministry for Primary Industries' (MPI's) scholarship programme is for tertiary students to help increase the number of on-farm advisers.

Eligibility for a scholarship

To be eligible, applicants must be:

• studying at a university or an institute of technology listed on this page
• studying agriculture, horticulture, or viticulture science in one of the approved degrees listed on this page
• genuinely interested in joining the primary industry advisory sector
• a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and
• have completed their first year of study before the start of the 2025 academic year.

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 

The Scholarship aims to recognise leadership qualities in a woman working in the horticulture industry. 
The primary purpose of the scholarship is to provide recognition and financial assistance to an outstanding female within the horticulture sector.
It also achieves the secondary purpose of highlighting careers for women across the industry.

Women in Horticulture Scholarship Criteria:
•    Currently working in the horticulture industry.
•    Considered a valuable employee, recognised by her organisation as a high potential and motivated individual.
•    Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and is succeeding in her career.
•    Actively contributes to her community.
•    Supports her staff and or peers to perform at their best.
•    Is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Two x $5,000 scholarship to be awarded.  Students must meet the following criteria:
 Studying in the Agricultural Industry
 Must be from the Waikato or King Country regions
 Available for paid work for 12 weeks on one of our farms

Email for an application form: admin@jdrdwallace.co.nz  

Open to students from, or attending a high school in North Otago, who plan on studying Agriculture at a tertiary institute.

Open to Taranaki students under the age of 21 for the continuation of tertiary education in the agriculture/farming sector.

Open to students from the Marlborough region (either attending secondary school, or resident in), intending to study agriculture or environmental management at Lincoln University.

Open to competitors in the TeenAg competition in the year immediately prior to commencing study, or in the year that they commence study at Lincoln University.

Open to Roncalli College graduates who intend to study at Lincoln University in the area of Agriculture or Horticulture.

Open to students from the Wairarapa taking courses in Agriculture or Horticulture.

Open to postgraduate students from Lincoln University, who plan to undertake research related to practical and applied research in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, or other areas of benefit to the New Zealand economy.

Open to students from an urban background who wish to study a Bachelor of Agribusiness and Food Marketing at Lincoln University and who plan to make a career in a Land Based Industry

Open to New Zealand university graduates to undertake postgraduate study in either agricultural or silvicultural science.

A ‘real world’ learning experience combining industry training and employment.

Open to full time undergraduate students enrolled in a Food and Fibre-related undergraduate programme at either Massey or Lincoln University.

MG’s Sales & Marketing Graduate Programme is a great place for candidates throughout New Zealand to begin a successful career in sales. You will be encouraged to contribute, challenge others and get involved in specific areas of the business throughout a planned 12-month journey.
This is a great place to start your career in a successful company and to grow your knowledge in sales, marketing, procurement, account management, operations, and business management. The programme will start in January where you commence your journey on an overnight trip to Wainui in Canterbury where you will participate in team building challenges followed by a training session with our external trainer.

We offer you:
• A 12-month graduate programme based in one of our New Zealand branch locations.
• A rotational structure designed to provide exposure and practical experience across all aspects of our business.
• Access to the best specialist knowledge and industry leaders.
• Mentoring and strong leadership.

Open to anyone who is completing or has completed at least one year of tertiary study and is aspiring to a career in the horticulture industry, particularly kiwifruit.