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Scholarship
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Value
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Closing Date
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Criteria
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Closing Month - February
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Edmund Sanderson Jeff Farm Scholarship – Salvation Army
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Up to $7,000
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Friday 8th February
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Enrolled in a certificate, diploma or degree (not equine or viticulture) at Telford or Wairarapa. Applicants to provide evidence of hardship (financial, environmental or health)
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LA Alexander Financial Assistance for Tertiary Students
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Up to 50% of course fees
One scholarship of up to $6,000 annually (John McIntyre Memorial)
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End of February
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Applicants born, educated or being educated in the Taranaki/Waverley area
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FMG Scholarship – Year one
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Three scholarships of $1,000 each towards fees
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End of February
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Enrolled in New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3, (Sheep and Beef or Dairy option) at Taratahi Wairarapa Campus and displays a passion for the rural sector
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FMG Scholarship – Year two
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Three scholarships of $1,000 each towards fees
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End of February
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Enrolled in New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 (Sheep and Beef or Dairy option) at Taratahi Wairarapa Campus and displays a passion for the rural sector. 2-page project submission required. Merit and future promise looked on favourably
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Closing Month - March
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Carterton District Council Scholarship
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$500 towards fees
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1st of March
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Enrolled in Level 3 or Level 4 agricultural or equine programmes, as a full-time student at Taratahi (preference given to students from Carterton then Wairarapa). Selection criteria based on merit and future promise
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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See below
Applications can be submitted for more than one grant or bursary at one time
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Check specific grant/bursary
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Enrolled in at least one year of study in an agricultural subject. NB some grants have age requirements
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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Diamond Jubilee Bursary:
$1,000
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1st March
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From applicants requiring financial assistance to attend a full-time course of at least one year in agriculture. Character references required
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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Text Book Grant:
$500 for one year
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1st March
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From applicants requiring financial assistance for resource materials. Character references required
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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Tertiary Bursary:
$1,000 for one year
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1st March
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From applicants requiring financial assistance for the payment of course fees. Character references required
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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Hawke’s Bay Agricultural Tertiary Bursary:
Up to $1,500 per year
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1st March
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For resident Hawke’s Bay applicants requiring financial assistance for the payment of agriculture or apiculture course fees or resources. Character references required
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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Tararua Provincial Education Grant:
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1st March
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Applicant must be a resident of the Tararua or Hawke’s Bay area and outline the need for financial assistance to purchase text books and resources
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DairyNZ Excellence
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Maximum of $2,000
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March
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Enrolled in a one-year New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 4 at Taratahi in the Dairy option and have achieved at a high level throughout their training
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Beef + lamb NZ
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Full cost of tuition fees max $4,000
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March
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Must be registered in a full-time course at Taratahi prior to selection process. Academic merit and evidence of leadership qualities are looked on favourably
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Sargents Scholarship
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Maximum of $2,000
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March
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Enrolled in a one-year Level 3 programme at Taratahi. Merit and future promise are looked on favourably
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PGG Wrightson Scholarship – Year one
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Maximum of $2,000
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March
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Enrolled in a one-year Level 3 programme at Taratahi. Merit and future promise are looked on favourably
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NZ Charolais Cattle Society Scholarship
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Total of $1,000 towards fees
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End of March
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Enrolled in New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 or Level 4, as a full-time student at Taratahi and be intending to pursue a career in the farming sector
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Janine Young Memorial Award
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Variable to assist with tuition fees, technology or travel
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End of March
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Enrolled at Taratahi. Applications made directly to the Trust by email (no application form). Preference given to applicants who can provide evidence of hardship
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Parininihi ki Taitotara Inc Trust Tertiary Grant Programme
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Variable
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End of March
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Applicants must whakapapa to at least one iwi of Taranaki and be enrolled in a tertiary institute
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Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship
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Up to $6,000 pa, for up to 3 years
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End of March
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Open to Ngati Whakaue descendents who are residents of the Rotorua/Maketu District and have attended secondary school in that area
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Sydney Campbell Scholarships
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$1,000
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March
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Open to students from Wairarapa taking courses in agriculture and show a desire to return and living Wairarapa upon completing the programme
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Closing Month - April
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Regina Rudland Memorial Scholarship
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$500
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End of April
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Applicants must be attending one-year, full-time study Level 3 or higher, in the field of Agriculture or Apiculture, and be of Ngāti Porou descent
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Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Intiative
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Full tuition fees + $1,000 tools grant
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End of April
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Open to Māori and Pasifika students enrolled in a Taratahi Agricultural programme
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Closing Month - June
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Putaruru Veterinary Club Education Trust
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At the discretion of the Selection Committee
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End of June and
End of December
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Applicants must have resided at least 5 years in Putaruru, Tirau, Tokoroa, Mangakino, Whakamaru, Tirohanga, Waihaha or Atiamuri
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Awarua Trust Scholarship
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Variable
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End of June and
End of November
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Open to those wishing to study agriculture at a tertiary institution. Preference given to students from the Morrinsville community or Pasifika students who intend to return to the Pacific Islands on completion of their studies.
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Closing Month - August
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Craig Scholarship
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Variable
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August
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Open to current and former students of Stratford High School undertaking a tertiary agricultural course
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Silver Fern Farms – Plate to Pasture Youth Scholarship
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$5,000 towards furthering their career in the food industry
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August
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Age 17 -25 years of age with one year of industry experience or tertiary education. Academic merit, good interpersonal skills and evidence of an understanding of relevant topics are looked on favourably
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Kiley Family Memorial Trust Scholarships
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Up to $3,000 pa (may be awarded over a period of 3 years)
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End of August
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Enrolled in an agricultural course away from home, live in the Taranaki/Whanganui area. Preference given to students from less well-off backgrounds who attended St Patrick’s College, Silverstream or any other Catholic boarding school
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Closing Month - September
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Whangarei Agricultural & Pastoral Scholarship
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$9,000 over a 3 year period
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September
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Applicants must live within the boundaries of the Northland Regional Council area and be enrolling in a NZQA Level 3 programme or higher
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Closing Month - October
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Ray White Allens Education Foundation Scholarships
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Up to $2,000 towards study
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October
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Applicants to have lived in Northland for the last 2 consecutive years and have attended a Northland high school or training institute within the last 12 months. Selection based on attitude, academic merit, community involvement and special attributes
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Oceania Dairy Scholarship
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Up to $3,000 pa, for up to 3 years + paid vacation employment
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October
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Open to high school students from the Waimate or Waitaki District, whose tertiary study may lead to a career in the dairy industry. Academic merit, character and leadership qualities are looked on favourably
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Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust
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Funds to assist with travel to, accommodation and education
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End of October
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Students who normally reside in Whanganui, Wellington, Wairarapa, Manawatu and Taranaki, who are enrolled in an agricultural course. Preference given to applicants who demonstrate environmental, financial or health hardship
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Rotary Club of Wellington North Scholarship Trust
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$1,000 - $3,000 towards study
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End of October
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Students from the Greater Wellington region undertaking a tertiary or vocational education programme. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial hardship
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Elsie and Laura Lehmann Trust
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Variable
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End of October
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Limited to those who attended school, live (or once lived) in or close to the Borough of Stratford and are 25 years of age or under
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Rural Women NZ Scholarships
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Audrey Reid Grant:
Up to $600
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End of October
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Applicants over 25 years of age who have enrolled in any short or long term course benefiting the rural community
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Ballance Scholarships
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$4,000 pa, for up to 3 years
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End of October
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Open to students wishing to study agriculture. Academic merit and future promise looked on favourably
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Waimate Agricultural Trust Scholarships
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Full tuition fees for one year
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End of October
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Open to students who have lived in the South Canterbury region for at least two years, who intend to study agriculture
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LW Nelson Agricultural Scholarship
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Variable
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End of October
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Open to Northland High School students who wish to further their education at an agricultural institution, and intend to take a course for a minimum of three years
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Richard Mills Scholarship
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Variable (Up to $12,000)
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End of October
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Open to first year Taratahi students wishing to continue their agricultural study. Preference given to applicants to can provide evidence on financial hardship. Merit and future promise looked on favourably
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Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship in Beekeeping
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$2,000 towards programme
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End of October
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Applicants to be between the ages of 17 and 25 and enrolled in an approved apiculture training programme
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Rotary Club of South Wairarapa Bursary
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Cost of full or part-year course
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End of October
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Permanent residents of the South Wairarapa Rotary District and enrolled in a part-year or one-year course at Taratahi. Academic merit, personality, general interests and financial situation is taken into account
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Closing Month - November
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Doris Swadling Trust
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Funding to assist continuation of tertiary education
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November
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Under 21 years of age. Preference given to applicants experiencing hardship
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PGG Wrightson Scholarship – Year two
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Variable credit towards fees
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November
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Enrolled in New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 with the intention of studying Level 4 or Massey Diploma in Ag Level 5
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Peter Laing Memorial Trust
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Variable credit towards training or on-the-job expenses
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November
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Residents of Wairarapa or those that have strong links to Wairarapa. Applicants to demonstrate merit and a clearly considered and planned career path in agriculture
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Robert Gibson Methodist Trust Board
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Variable ($750-$2,000)
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November
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Preference given but not restricted to orphans, and to Methodist or Presbyterian students. Students with demonstrated financial hardship are looked on favourably
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JD Bashford & Royce Nicholls Trust Scholarships
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Maximum of $1,000 pa up to three years
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November
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Enrolled in a course within the agriculture or veterinary science industries. Preference given to applicants who intend to take up a career in agriculture benefiting the province of Taranaki
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Harwood Farm Trust Scholarship
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Maximum of $2,500 towards fees
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End of November
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Enrolled in an agricultural course within NZ.
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J.E. Prestige Trust Bursary
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Variable
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End of November
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Open to students between the ages of 16 and 25 years of age, who are attending full-time agricultural course. They must have resided in Taranaki for at least 12 months. Preference given to those who attended Waitara, Okato, Opunake, Stratford or Hawera High Schools of St Mary’s Diocesan School
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Awarua Trust Scholarship
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Variable
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End of June and
End of November
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Open to wishing to study agriculture at a tertiary institution. Preference given to students from the Morrinsville community or Pasifika students who intend to return to the Pacific Islands on completion of their studies.
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Closing Month - December
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Westpac Scholarship – Year two
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Total of $2,000 towards fees
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1st December
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Enrolled in New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 with the intention of studying Level 4 or Massey Diploma in Ag Level 5
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The Don Scott Agricultural Education Trust
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Up to $500 (once only)
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December
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Open to residents of the Manawatu/Rangitikei and Whanganui provinces to pursue agricultural related studies. Preference given to applicants who can provide evidence of financial hardship
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Putaruru Veterinary Club Education Trust
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At the discretion of the Selection Committee
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End of June and
End of December
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Applicants must have resided at least 5 years in Putaruru, Tirau, Tokoroa, Mangakino, Whakamaru, Tirohanga, Waihaha or Atiamuri
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| George Powell Trust |
Annual grant up to $5,000 |
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Enrolled in a full-time agricultural programme with preference given to disadvantaged youth from the wider Wanganui region
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| ADB Williams Charitable Trust |
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Scholarships for students from the Dannevirke area.
Application forms available from: ADB Williams Trust c/o Dorrington Poole & Partners, PO Box 69, Dannevirke. |