Horticulture NZ Scholarships

Background

Every year Horticulture NZ offers scholarships that are open to New Zealand students and trainees who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry and are undergoing significant industry training or education.

There are two types of scholarships you can apply for:

	$500	Horticulture New Zealand Industry Training Scholarship, available to industry trainees. This scholarship provides financial assistance and acknowledges the achievements of those who currently work and study in the fruit & vegetable industry.
	$4500	Horticulture New Zealand Undergraduate Scholarship, available to under-grad students. This package includes $3000 plus attendance at the HortNZ annual conference at no charge. Registration fees, travel & accommodation will be covered. It provides an excellent opportunity to obtain funding for study and learn from leading edge conference sessions, as well as meet & mix with key industry figures.

Each scholarship is for one year only.

Eligibility

The selection team will be looking for:

• New Zealand citizen or residents
• Commitment
• Potential contribution to the industry
• Past achievements
• Indivdual approach, qualities and skills; and
• Referrees comments

Value

Horticulture NZ Industry Training Scholarship: $500
Horticulture NZ Undergraduate Scholarship: $4,500

Closing Date

10 March 2012

More Information

Application forms are available from www.hortnz.co.nz (under Education and Training)

All applications must be electronically returned to Kirsty Mills at HortNZ (kirsty.mills@hortnz.co.nz) or phone 04 472 3795