Rakaia Island Scholarship
The Rakaia Island Scholarship aims to assist and recognise students at Lincoln University with a passion for agriculture.
Rakaia Island Ltd is a large-scale family-owned dairy farm near Southbridge, mid- Canterbury. Converted from bare land in 1994, the property has been extensively developed and now comprises 4 dairy sheds and a dairy support unit over a total area of 1800ha.
Rakaia Island is pleased to offer an annual scholarship to a promising student at Lincoln University.
Value
$4,000 towards course fees
Closing Date
30 April
Selection Criteria
- Academic merit
- Evidence of interest in New Zealand Agriculture (preference may be given to candidates with a particular interest in dairy farming)
- Personal profile
Availability
- Be full time students registered in either
the second year of a Bachelor of Agriculture, Bachelor of Commerce (Agriculture) or Bachelor of Agricultural Science
or
a Diploma in Agriculture, intending to continue with a Diploma in Farm Management.
- Be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents.
