Applications close on 20 March 2023
Every year HortNZ offers several $500 scholarships to New Zealand students and trainees who have a special interest in the fruit or vegetable industry, and are undergoing significant industry training or education with a vocational provider.
Applications are due in March, reviewed by a panel in April with the selection decision advised in May.
The selection team looks for:
- Commitment
- Potential contribution to the industry
- Past achievements
- Individual approach, qualities, and skills; and
- Referees’ comments.
Selected applicants are reviewed at the end of the year to verify the successful completion of their studies. Where this is the case, the scholarships are awarded early the following year.
The decisions of the selection team will be final. Please note that these scholarships do not cover the wine, seed, or arable industries.
Click here for the online application form
There are four sections in the application form:
- basic contact details
- study details
- an essay section with four questions, each with a word limit of 120 words
- a reference section where you need to provide the contact details of two agreed references.
Selection process:
Fill out the application form.
Applications close at 11pm, Monday 20 March 2023.
Applicants will be reviewed in April and announced in May.
Questions regarding the scholarship can be directed to schools@hortnz.co.nz.