Scholarship overview
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At LIC we are proud of our contribution to the New Zealand dairy sector. Our vision is to improve the prosperity and productivity of New Zealand farmers; and we want great people to join us on the journey.
The Livestock Improvement Brian Aspin Scholarship Programme is named after a passionate dairy farmer who had a 38 year association with LIC. He was an Artificial Breeding Technician, an Artificial Breeding Supervisor, Liaison Farmer and Shareholder Councillor. Following Brian’s passing, his family, in collaboration with LIC, created a memorial scholarship fund to ensure his legacy is preserved while supporting talented students pursuing careers in agriculture and farming.
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
- Academic ability with special emphasis on agriculture. This should be accompanied by a completed referee report from the Head of the undergraduate department that has just been completed by the applicant.
- A commitment to working in the agricultural disciplines arenas.
- The student/s will use the scholarship grant towards completing his/her post-graduate study.
- The student is a New Zealand citizen or resident legally able to work in New Zealand at the completion of study.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic achievements and your intention to pursue a career in this industry.
About the sponsor
LIC
At LIC we are building a strong sustainable co-operative, leading the world in our field and delivering outstanding value for our customers, shareholders, and industry, next year, in 5 years and for another 100 years. Developing world class talent and culture is key to this success. Value for our farmer shareholders is at the heart of our strategy.