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Applications for Horticulture Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships are now open.

Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships

Every year Horticulture New Zealand and the Horticentre Trust offer scholarships to students who have a special interest in the New Zealand fruit and/or vegetable industry and are studying towards an undergraduate degree.

This year 18 scholarships are being offered as follows:

Horticulture New Zealand Scholarship

The Horticulture New Zealand Scholarship (valued at $1,500) allows successful applicants to attend the 2027 Horticulture Conference.

At the conference, successful applicants will hear from renowned leaders and experts from within the horticulture industry, attend workshops, and have the opportunity to network with growers and industry representatives. The value covers the costs of flights, accommodation and conference registration.

Nine scholarships are awarded to applicants from each of New Zealand's growing regions; one applicant from each region noted below will be selected: 

  • Northland
  • Auckland/Waikato 
  • Bay of Plenty 
  • Tairawhiti Gisborne 
  • Hawke’s Bay 
  • Lower North Island 
  • Tasman (including Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast) 
  • Canterbury 
  • Otago and Southland 

Four Horticulture New Zealand scholarships will also be awarded nationally (to applicants from regions outside those mentioned above).

Horticentre Trust Undergraduate Scholarship

The Horticentre Trust Undergraduate Scholarship (valued at $4,500) will be awarded to the top five applicants.

This scholarship allows successful applicants to attend the 2027 Horticulture Conference (covering the costs of flights, accommodation and conference registration) plus a cash value to support the successful applicant with their studies.

Any questions regarding our Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarships should be sent to schols@hortnz.co.nz.

Applications close on Tuesday, 1 December.

Horticulture Undergraduate Scholarship information

 

  • Applicants must be a tertiary student studying towards an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • Applicants must be a New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
  • For regional scholarships the applicant must have completed three years of secondary schooling or a year of paid employment in the region in which they are applying. Evidence of this may be requested during the selection process.
  • Applicant demonstrates their intent to support the New Zealand fruit and vegetable industry post study.

 

  • Applicants need to provide current grade average (GPA) or NCEA results. Evidence of this may be requested during the selection process.

 

  • Successful applicants will be advised in January 2027.

 

Successful applicants who receive an undergraduate scholarship will need to:

  • Be available to attend the Horticulture Conference in 2027
  • Complete industry service up to a maximum of five hours (e.g. high school or community visit)
  • Prepare a short video report on their studies and career development throughout the 2027 academic year.

Horticulture Postgraduate Scholarships

Every year Horticulture New Zealand and the New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust offer scholarships to postgraduate students studying in New Zealand.

These scholarships support students undertaking postgraduate study focused on innovation and tackling challenges critical to the horticulture industry's future success.

There are three scholarships available nationally for the 2027 academic year, these are:

  • The Horticulture New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship (one available)
  • The New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust Postgraduate Scholarship (two available)

Horticulture New Zealand Postgraduate Scholarship 

This scholarship, valued at $10,000 is awarded to a student undertaking postgraduate study specifically related to the vegetable industry.

New Zealand Fruitgrowers Charitable Trust Postgraduate Scholarship 

This scholarship, valued at $10,000 is awarded to students undertaking postgraduate study specifically related to the fruit industry. 

Any questions regarding these scholarships should be sent to schols@hortnz.co.nz

Applications close on Tuesday, 1 December.

Horticulture Postgraduate Scholarship information

 

  • Applicants must be enrolled in postgraduate study in horticulture or a related field in 2027
  • Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
  • Applicants must have the intent to support the New Zealand fruit and vegetable industry.

 

  • Applicants are required to answer questions on GPA, provide supervisor and reference contacts, and write a 250–300-word essay on why your research will add value to the horticulture industry. Proof of GPA may be requested during the selection process.

 

  • Successful applicants will be advised in early January 2027.

 

Successful applicants who receive a postgraduate scholarship will need to provide Horticulture New Zealand with a short video summarising their research or prepare a written report.

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