Horticulture New Zealand Scholarships
Every year Horticulture New Zealand offers scholarships that are open to students who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry and are undergoing significant industry education.
The following scholarships are available:
$10,000 HortNZ Postgraduate Scholarship
This Scholarship is available to people undertaking postgraduate study in horticulture or related fields.
$10,000 NZ Fruitgrowers' Charitable Trust Postgraduate Scholarship
This scholarship is available to people undertaking postgraduate study specifically related to the fruit industry.
$1,500 HortNZ Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarships are available to support people undertaking undergraduate study in horticulture or related fields.
Scholars will receive an all-inclusive professional development program including travel, accommodation and registration to the Horticulture New Zealand conference.
In addition, the top three applicants nationally will be awarded an additional $4,500 to support the individual’s studies as a Horticentre Trust Scholar.
For more information visit Horticulture NZ.
Closing Date
1 December
Selection Criteria
All scholarships are tenable for one year.
Please note that these scholarships do not cover Wine, Arable or Amenity Industries.
The Selection Team will be looking for: Commitment, potential contribution to the industry, past achievements, individual approach, qualities and skills and Referees' comments.
Availability
- Available to New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident Students