Scholarships and awards

This scholarship is from a fund established by the Organising Committee for the Massey University Dairy Farmers Conference held in Taranaki in 1989.

We're looking for someone who is studying courses that reflect a strong interest in an aspect of dairy farm production in New Zealand.

This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be enrolled in a master's degree or postgraduate diploma. The focus of your study will be in applied disciplines relevant to agriculture as outlined in this award's regulations. Your courses will have these prefixes :111, 112, 117, 119, 138, 171, 189, 238 or 283.

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements, your intention to pursue a career in the dairy industry and your focus on courses relevant to agriculture.

Eligibility

You must:

• be normally resident in New Zealand
• be studying full-time
• be an enrolled Massey University student
• be studying within a range of specific courses.

Application checklist

Please include the following with your application:

• a covering letter providing evidence of a desire to pursue a career relevant to the dairy industry
• a research outline (if applicable)
• a personal statement demonstrating how you meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the scholarship regulations
• a budget outlining your annual expenses and any predicted earnings, including any awards and scholarships held to date
• your CV

View the regulations for more details