Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: $5000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Two awards
Type of study:
Full-time, Part-time, Postgraduate
Application dates
Applications open: 15 February 2025
Closing date: 9 March 2025
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
High achievement.
This scholarship is funded by the Aspin family and the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), who matches their donation. Brian Aspin was a passionate dairy farmer who had a 38 year association with the LIC. Brian was an AB Technician, an AB Supervisor, Liaison Farmer and then a Shareholder Councillor. He died of cancer in 2011.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for candidates who want to pursue careers in agriculture.
What you'll be studying
These are postgraduate scholarships. You will want to study an honour's or master's degree in one of these subject areas:
- Agriculture
- Agriculture Science
- Science (majoring in areas such as, Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Animal Science)
Eligibility criteria
You must be:
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- studying in specific subject areas
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic achievements and your intention to pursue a career in this industry.