Scholarship overview
Status:
Open
Key facts
Value: Approximately $2,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award
Type of study:
Full-time, Postgraduate, Masters
Application dates
Applications open: 1 December 2025
Closing date: 1 March 2026
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
Full-time study only.
Specific programmes only.
High achievement.
This scholarship was established under the terms of the will of Ella Grace Elgar and is named for her husband, who farmed at Fernside near Featherston.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is domiciled in New Zealand and preferably from the Wairarapa area.
What you'll be studying
This is a postgraduate scholarship. You will be studying a postgraduate degree or diploma related to agriculture of horticulture.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
- a statement on how receiving this scholarship would be of benefit to you and your study, and how you believe you meet the intentions of this award
- a copy of your Massey University transcripts and current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements and place of residence.