HortNZ Undergraduate Scholarships
Every year Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) and Horticentre Trust offer scholarships that are open to students who have a special interest in the fruit and vegetable industry and are undertaking a degree. There are 16 total undergraduate scholarships available with 9 of those scholarships awarded to individuals from each of New Zealand’s growing regions.
Value of scholarship
The HortNZ Undergraduate Scholarships are valued at $1500 each. This $1500 is put towards the scholars’ all-inclusive professional development program including travel, accommodation, and registration to the Horticulture New Zealand Conference. Scholars are given workshops, professional development opportunities, networking invitations, and exposure to renowned leaders and speakers from the horticulture industry.
The top three applicants nationally will each be awarded the Horticentre Trust Undergraduate Scholarship to a value of $4500 ($1500 conference package + $3000 in monetary value to support the individual’s studies).
Requirements for application
- Individual is a Tertiary student undergoing study toward a degree of any discipline
- For Regional scholarships the individual must have completed 3 years of schooling or a year of work in that region. This may be queried further during the selection process.
- Individual has the intent to support New Zealand fruit and vegetable industry
Application process
- Check out Hort NZ's site for up-to-date details.
- Scholarships are generally announced in October with applications closing in December.
For any queries, email schols@hortnz.co.nz