Agriculture (incl. Agribusiness & Forestry)
Important Note:
The below list is not curated on a regular basis and closing dates / values may alter each year. Be sure to contact the external organisation directly for any questions.
All Levels
Korokipo Branch Agricultural and Horticultural Tertiary Bursary |
Closing Date: 15 January | All levels | $2,000 |
To encourage residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based study. |
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Adna Poppe Memorial Bursary |
Closing Date: 31 January | All levels | varies |
Provides funding for any person who lives in the Rangitikei- Oroua Provincial Rural Women’s area who is undertaking study in agriculture, horticulture, or related subjects. |
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Diamond Jubilee Agricultural Tertiary Bursary |
Closing Date: 01 March | All levels | up to $1,000 |
For students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural study such as horticulture, veterinary, bee keeping, aqua farming and viticulture |
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Bragato Trust Scholarships |
Closing Date: 31 March | All levels | up to $15,000 |
To support those studying subjects and undertaking research of relevance to viticulture. |
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AGMARDT Leadership Scholarship Programme |
Closing Date: 20 August & 08 December | All levels | value varies |
To support individuals in agribusiness in to develop their management, leadership and governance skills and to participate in management, leadership and governance programmes. |
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Audrey Reid Grant |
Closing Date: 30 October | All levels | $600 |
For applicants 25 years or older seeking to extend their education or training in study that will benefit rural communities, including midwifery, agriculture and horticulture |
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Bashford-Nicholls Charitable Trust Scholarships |
Closing Date: 15 November | All levels | unknown value |
To enable students to actively engage in, and contribute to, the agriculture or veterinary science industries at undergraduate, masters or doctoral levels. |
Undergraduate Level
NZIF Undergraduate Scholarship |
Closing Date: 27 June | Undergraduate | $2,000 |
For students enrolled in a forestry or forestry related degree at a New Zealand University. |
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Zespri Horticultural Scholarships |
Closing Date: 07 October | Undergraduate | $10,000 |
For those who have recently completed or are currently completing their first year of study and are passionate about horticulture and plan to start a career in the industry. Applicants could be studying science, management, marketing or business, however students from all degrees are encouraged to apply. |
Postgraduate Level
C. Alma Baker Trust Postgraduate Scholarships |
Closing Date: 1 February | Postgraduate | up to $20,000 pa |
For students enrolled or intending to enrol in masterate or doctoral programmes in agriculture, agritech or the study of rural society. |
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The Frank Hutchison Postgraduate Scholarship |
Closing Date: 27 June | Postgraduate | up to $2,000 |
For students enrolled in forestry or forestry-related postgraduate degree. |
Research Level
NZIF Otago-Southland Award |
Closing Date: 27 June | Research | $2,000 |
To assist or enable a project of relevance to forestry in the Otago-Southland region. |
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C. Alma Baker Trust Research Awards |
Closing Date: 15 October | Research | $10,000 to $40,000 |
Research projects in the fields of agriculture, agricultural technology and studies of rural society. |
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Clark Fletcher Memorial Citrus Bursary |
Closing Date: 30 November | Research | $5,000 |
Students with interest in the citrus industry, or an applicant involved in research that will contribute to the citrus industry (e.g., integrated pest management, quality, crop nutrition, post-harvest handling & disease control). |
See also
- Funded Research Projects
- For scholarships administered by the University of Waikato, see our Scholarships Finder.