FoodHQ Food Technology Scholarship

For students enrolling into the first year of a Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours who are passionate about food technology and wish to have a career in the industry.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: $20,000
Duration: Four years' duration
Number available: One award per annum
Location: Manawatu
Type of study: Full-time, Undergraduate

Application dates

Applications open: 1 June 2026
Closing date: 1 September 2026

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. First year. Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours.

The Central Economic Development Agency (CEDA) connects people, place and business in Manawatū. Working closely with our partners, stakeholders and wider business community, CEDA’s core objectives, programmes and activities are designed to create the environment, stimulus, outcomes and impacts that power economic prosperity for the region and beyond.
FoodHQ Innovation is New Zealand's leading hub of food and food production scientists that advocates for collaboration, food innovation and investment among researchers, industry, and policymakers to tackle challenges to advance the food industry.

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Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about food technology and is interested in a career the industry.

What you'll be studying

This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be entering your first year.

Eligibility criteria

You will be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident entering the first year of the Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours at Massey University.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a statement of no more than 1000 words that demonstrates your passion for food technology, career prospects in the industry, and academic merit.
  • a copy of your academic transcripts. For school leavers, transcripts of your secondary school results. If you are studying NCEA please attach 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.

About the sponsor

FoodHQ

FoodHQ is the New Zealand hub of leading food and food production researchers that advocates for collaboration, food innovation and investment among researchers, industry, and policymakers to tackle challenges to advance the food industry.

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