Scholarships and awards

This scholarship was first offered in 2005, and uses funding generated by Seed Tech Services. Seed Tech Services is a commercial seed testing company at Massey University.

We're looking for postrgaduate students researching agronomy

This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will want to or be undertaking research that involves agricultural plants, such as pasture, crops, seeds and trees. Ideally, you will be a master’s student and your research project will involve some aspect of seed biology or seed technology.

When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic achievements and the relevance of your chosen programme to agronomy. We may also consider other scholarships or bursaries you hold. Preference may be given to master’s students and to projects that involve some aspect of seed biology or seed technology.

Eligibility

You must:

• be studying full-time
• be undertaking research in a specific field.

Application checklist

Please include the following with your application:

• your CV
• a research outline
• 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

View the regulations for more details