Scholarships and awards

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.

We're looking for candidates who want to pursue careers in agriculture.

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, agricultural biotechnology
• biochemistry
• animal science.

When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic achievements and your intention to pursue a career in this industry.

Eligibility

You must:

• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be studying in specific subject areas