Leonard Condell Farming Research Scholarship

For someone who wants to or is undertaking research in the field of agriculture at postgraduate or PhD level.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: Up to $4,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, Masters, PhD or doctorate, Research

Application dates

Applications open: 25 January 2026
Closing date: 10 March 2026

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: High achievement. New Zealand-born resident. Graduates in science, agriculture or related disciplines.

These scholarships are awarded by the Leonard Condell Farming Scholarship Trust established under the terms of the will of Leonard Condell. He was a Pukekohe farmer who died in 1974.

Eligibility criteria

You must:

  • be a New Zealand-born resident
  • be a graduate in science, agriculture or a related discipline
  • undertake research that will benefit some branch of agriculture in New Zealand.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a copy of your academic transcripts
  • 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, with particular reference to how your research benefits agriculture in New Zealand.
  • a character reference

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements, good character, and financial need. We will also consider how your research topic meets the intentions of the scholarship.