Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: $10,000
Duration: Four years' duration
Number available: One award
Type of study:
Undergraduate
Application dates
Applications open: 30 August 2024
Closing date: 30 November 2024
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
Full-time study only.
Specific programmes only.
New Zealand citizen.
The Sir James Wattie Scholarship for Food Technology is funded by Kraft Heinz, the founder of the food processing company Wattie’s, to support Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours students.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a candidate with a passion for food technology.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be entering your first year (i.e. 100 level) of a Bachelor of Food Technology (Hons) in the year following the award of the scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
You must be:
- entering the first year of your qualification
- studying a specific subject
- a New Zealand citizen
- studying full time
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a budget outlining your annual expenses and any predicted earnings, including any awards and scholarships held to date.
- a supporting statement outlining why you want to study food technology and your career prospects. This should be no more than 500 words
- a copy of your high school results .
- a statement from the Year 13 Dean or Principal confirming that they believe you are clearly capable of achieving University Entrance at the end of this year (if applicable).
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements, passion for food technology, and your future career intentions.