Scholarship overview
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David Brundell completed a Bachelor of Horticulture at Massey in 1970 before going on to complete a Master of Horticulture (Subtropical Pomology and Agronomy) in 1974. His thesis topic focused on flower development of the kiwifruit. Following his graduation from Massey, David worked in a research role at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in Levin and later in Pukekohe. David’s varied career saw him being a floricultural consultant for the Commonwealth Secretariat in Jammu and Kashmir as well as various other consulting roles in floriculture and in the development of geophytes.
Throughout his life David was an avid plant and crop collector, developer, producer, and trader. He had a lifelong interest in the commercial production of a wide variety of food, medicinal, and energy crops as well as in gardens and design, all within an ecologically sustainable context.
What you'll be studying
This is a postgraduate research scholarship. You will be enrolled, or intending to enrol, in a 60, 90, or 120 credit research course in the field of horticulture.
The value of the scholarship will be up to $25,000 for full time students and prorated for part time students up to the value of $12,500 per year, should funds permit.
The tenure is for one year for full time students, or two years for part time students. Part time students are required to enrol in a minimum of 60 credits per year.
Eligibility criteria
Eligible applicants will be:
- New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- enrolled in, or intending to enrol in, a master’s degree at Massey University
- undertaking a research course of 60, 90, or 120 credits in horticulture in the year of award
Students undertaking research in either flowers, fruit, vegetables, or crops for human consumption, are eligible to apply.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a brief research proposal outlining your intended research topic
- a 200-word statement on your career aspirations
Selection considerations
When selecting our recipients we will consider your intended research and your career aspirations.