Scholarships
Agricultural Scholarships
This information is designed to help you identify some of the many Scholarship opportunities that are available to help towards funding your fees and/or accommodation whilst at Taratahi.
The following list highlights a number of scholarships in alphabetical order, some of which have closing dates before the course starts. There are many other scholarships available, some of which may only be specific to your region so its a good idea to check to see what is available locally. Please contact Taratahi from August onwards each year to get the forms sent out.
The following require applications to be submitted before starting at Taratahi*
* These dates are fixed each year so if you are starting your course with Taratahi in our July intake, you will apply for these scholarships during your time with us.
Ballance/Taratahi Scholarship
Must be enrolled in and attending the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture course and returning for the National Certificate in Agriculture Level 4.
Application forms available from Taratahi. Applications close late November.
Edmond Sanderson Jeff Farm Scholarships - Salvation Army
Awarded annually to students enrolling at Taratahi. Up to 20 scholarships are awarded. Priority will be given to those who need assistance on account of their financial situation, their existing environment or their state of health. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close in mid November.
Elsie and Laura Lehmann Trust
Awards scholarships for students who attended school or live (or once lived) in or close to the Borough of Stratford. Applications are to be made in the form of a letter outlining personal details and course to be followed. Application should be sent to: Trustees of the Elsie and Laura Lehmann Trust, PO Box 82, Stratford.
Applications close at the end of October.
Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship
Preference given to students from east coast of the North Island. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close 2nd December.
JE Prestidge Trust Scholarship
Awards scholarships for students who have attended at some stage during their secondary schooling: Patea, Hawera, Opunake, Okato, Inglewood or Stratford High Schools or St Mary's Diocesan School.
Application forms available from: David Hillman, Till Henderson King, PO Box 192, Stratford.Phone: 06 765 7123
Applications close on the 20th of November.
Longview/Taratahi Scholarship - NEW FOR 2010
To be awarded annually from December 2010. Students must be enrolled in the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture with the intention of studying the National Certificate in Agriculture level 4.
Applications are called for in the final term by Taratahi.
Peter Laing Memorial Trust
Awards scholarships to residents or those with strong links to the Wairarapa. Application forms from Taratahi.
Applications close 20th of November.
PGG Wrightson/Taratahi Scholarship - second year
Students must be enrolled in the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture with the intention of studying the National Certificate in Agriculture level 4.
Applications are called for in the final term by Taratahi.
Putaruru Veterinary Club Education Trust
Applicants must have resided for at least five years in Putaruru, Tirau, Tokoroa, Mangakino, Whakamaru, Tirohanga, Waihaha and Atiamuri. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications are accepted quarterly and close on : 30th June, 31st December.
Richard Mills-Taratahi Scholarship
Awards a scholarship to Taratahi students wanting to continue their agricultural studies either at Taratahi (second year programme), Massey University or other tertiary agricultural training organisation.
Applications must be made no later than 31st October.
Robert Gibson Methodist Trust Board
Preference given to students whose parents are either Methodist or Presbyterian. Application forms are available online at http://www.methodist.org.nz/ or from Taratahi.
Applications close 20th November.
Rotary Club of South Wairarapa
Awards a bursary to residents of the South Wairarapa Rotary District. Application forms from Taratahi.
Rural Women New Zealand
Various bursaries are available. See http://www.ruralwomen.org/ for more information.
The Ann Sinclair Trust
Awards scholarships to students from the lower half of the North Island. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications must be made no later than 31st October.
Wairarapa Rural Women New Zealand
Awards scholarships for students who live in the Wairarapa. Taratahi calls for applications in term 4.
Wairere/Taratahi Scholarship
Students must be enrolled in the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture with the intention of studying the National Certificate in Agriculture level 4.
Applications are called for in the final term by Taratahi.
The following require applications to be submitted during or at the end of study (depending on whether you start in January or July)
Carterton District Council
Awards scholarships for students who live in the Wairarapa and who successfully complete the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture. Awarded at graduation.
DairyNZ
There are four scholarships available - two in our January intake, one in our July intake and one for a student studying at Level 4. Students must be studying the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture Dairy option. The student must be available for associated promotional activity and be committed to work in the dairy industry.
Applications are available from Taratahi. Application close at the end of February for all DairyNZ scholarships.
Doris Elizabeth Swadling Trust
Preference given to students from the Taranaki region. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close mid January.
Federated Farmers (Wairarapa) Scholarship - NEW FOR 2010
Awards scholarships for students who live in the Wairarapa region. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close 28 February.
FMG/Taratahi Scholarship - Level 3/first year - NEW FOR 2010
Awards 3 scholarships for students studying the Level 3 Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close 28 February.
FMG/Taratahi Scholarship - Level 4/second year - NEW FOR 2010
Awards 1 scholarship for a student studying the Level 4 National Certificate in Agriculture. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close 28 February.
Janine Young Memorial Award - NEW FOR 2010
Awards scholarships for any student studying at Taratahi. Applications to be made directly to the Trust. For more information contact Taratahi.
Applications close 20 February.
John Daniell Memorial Trust Scholarship
Awards scholarships for students who live in the Wairarapa region. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close 28 February.
LA Alexander Trust
Awards scholarships for students who are connected to the Taranaki/Waverley area. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close 28 February.
Landcorp Farming Limited
There are two scholarships available - one for Dairy and one for Sheep & Beef students.
Applications close 28 February
Maori Education Foundation
A number of different scholarships are available through the Maori Education Foundation. They all have different criteria. Please visit http://www.maorieducation.org.nz for more information. Application forms available from Taratahi.
Applications close at the end of April.
Margaret Bashford Scholarship
Awards scholarships for students who live in 1) South Taranaki and Stratford Districts; 2) Taranaki; 3) New Zealand. Application forms available from Harris Taylor Ltd. Phone 06 278 5058.
Applications close 28 February.
Beef and Lamb New Zealand
Various criteria apply and are only for students the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture Sheep & Beef option. Preference is given to second year students.
Applications close 28 February
Parininihi Ki Waitatara Trust
Supporting educational and cultural purposes of Taranaki Maori.
E tautoko ana i nga mahi matauranga me nga mahi Maori o nga uri whakaheke a nga iwi o Taranaki.
Applications close in March and September
For more information go to http://www.pkw.co.nz/ or ring (06) 765 6019
PGG Wrightson/Taratahi Scholarship - first year
Students must be enrolled in the Taratahi Certificate in Agriculture.
Applications close 28 February
Royce Nicholls Trust Scholarship
Awards scholarships for students who live in 1) South Taranaki and Stratford Districts; 2) Taranaki; 3) New Zealand. Application forms available from Harris Taylor Ltd. Phone 06 278 5058.
Applications close 28 February.
Williams ADB Charitable Trust
Scholarships for students from the Dannevirke area. Application
forms available from: ADB Williams Trust c/o Dorrington Poole &
Partners, PO Box 69, DANNEVIRKE
Page last updated on: 26-07-2010