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
Craig Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2025
Open to current and former students of Stratford High School undertaking a tertiary agricultural or horticultural course.
Alexander and Gladys Shepherd Scholarships Trust
Closing Date: 27 Feb 2025
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.
L.A. Alexander Tertiary Scholarship
Closing Date: 28 Feb 2025
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 2025
Open to students from Taranaki who have completed a degree and intend to pursue further post-graduate study.
L.A. Alexander Teaching Scholarship
Closing Date: 28 Feb 2025
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).
Henry Marfell Trust Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025
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
PKW-Ballance Agri-Nutrients Undergraduate Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025
Open to whakapapa of at least one of the eight iwi of Taranaki.
PKW-Farmlands Undergraduate Scholarship
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2025
Open to whakapapa of Taranaki iwi who are enrolled in undergraduate studies (preference given to Agricultural studies).
Southern North Island Wood Council Scholarship
Closing Date: 1 Sep 2025
Open to people enrolling in full time relevant industry tertiary study; or an employee within the industry who aspires to further training.
Doris Swadling Trust Agriculture Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 Sep 2025
Open to Taranaki students under the age of 21 for the continuation of tertiary education in the agriculture/farming sector.
Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust
Closing Date: 31 Oct 2025
Open to students from the Presbyterian Support Central area, wishing to study farming, agriculture or horticulture.
Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Undergraduate Scholarships
Closing Date: 15 Nov 2025
Open to students from the Taranaki region intending to study agriculture or veterinary sciences.
Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Postgraduate study (Doctoral) Scholarships
Closing Date: 15 Nov 2025
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: 15 Nov 2025
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: 15 Nov 2025
Open to students in the Taranaki region interested in a career in agriculture or veterinary sciences.