Scholarships

The Undergraduate Scholarships are worth $1500. Scholars will receive an all-inclusive professional development program including travel, accommodation, and registration to the 2022 Horticulture Conference. Scholars are given workshops, professional development opportunities, networking invitations, and exposure to renowned leaders and speakers from the horticulture industry.

In addition, the top three applicants nationally will be awarded an added an additional $3000 to support the individuals’ studies.

• Individual is a Tertiary student undergoing study toward a degree of any discipline
• For Regional scholarships the individual must have completed 3 years of schooling or a year of work in that region. This may be queried further during the selection process.
• Individual has the intent to support New Zealand fruit and vegetable industry.

• Apply through filling in this application form
• You will need to provide your current Grade Average or NCEA results. Proof of this may be requested during the selection process.
• Applications close at 11pm, 10 December 2021.

• Selected candidates will be announced on 20 December 2021.
• Selected applicants will be required to do short video report on their studies and career development throughout the year.

• Individual must be undergoing postgraduate study in horticulture or related fields in the year 2022.
• Individual has the intent to support New Zealand fruit and vegetable industry.

• Apply through filling in this application form.
• You will be 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.

• Selected candidates will be announced on 20 December 2021.
• Selected applicants will be required to do a short video summarising their research, as well as a written report.