Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
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Fonterra is a proud New Zealand Co-operative built by generations of farming families. We believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why we challenge ourselves to find new ways to bring our dairy goodness to people around the world.
At our Research and Development Centre (FRDC) in Palmerston North, we know the smallest things can make a difference, so we research and develop products that last longer, stretch further, work faster, waste less, withstand more and taste better. Bringing together world class dairy products and the deep expertise of our people we work alongside the passionate, talented, and innovative food professionals who are driving dairy industry and innovation. Fonterra offers excellent career paths in various disciplines and is keen to attract Pacific talents into the dairy industry.
The Opportunity
This opportunity, valued at up to $65,000 for the scholarship duration (4 years), includes specialised mentorship from both the Office of Pacific Success, Massey University, and from Fonterra to support recipients to succeed in their study.
The value of the award is a stipend of $5,000 per annum plus a paid internship each year at the approximate value of $11,000.
Learn more about our summer internships and where they can take you.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a first-year Pasifika student who is of good character and is actively engaged in the community. You will be committed to acting as a role model in supporting Pasifika students in STEM.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be studying science or technology and be interested in partaking in a paid summer internship at the Fonterra Research and Development Centre.
Eligibility criteria
You will be:
- entering the first year of your degree
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- studying fulltime
- of Pacific heritage
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a statement from you on how this scholarship would help you successfully complete your study at Massey
- a character reference supporting your participation in community service and commitment to community engagement (for example, church, sports, or local community)
- transcripts for your secondary school results if you have recently left or will be finishing high school this year. If you are studying NCEA please attach your School results Summary from the NZQA website at https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do . On the My School Entries and Results page, click the 'view as pdf' (button on the right-hand side) to save this document.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient we will consider your academic performance, character, and community engagement.