Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: $1,750
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Three awards
Type of study:
Full-time, Part-time, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Masters
Application dates
Applications open: 20 November 2026
Closing date: 1 February 2027
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
High achievement.
Service men or women.
These bursaries are provided from a Trust Fund established by the Will of the late Ella Grace Elgar who, with her husband Charles, farmed at "Fernside" near Featherston in the Wairarapa.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for students who have served in the New Zealand Defence Force or who are the descendants of such discharged service men and women.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate and postgraduate bursary. Preference will be given to students who are studying agriculture or a related science.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- evidence of your service discharge or the discharge of your family member, together with evidence of your relationship to that family member
- a personal statement on why you wish to apply for this bursary and why you feel you are a suitable candidate, including your service to others.
- an academic reference (optional)
Selection considerations
When selecting our recipients, we consider your service history, or that of your relation. We also consider your area of study, academic merit, all–round achievement and your service to others.