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John Hodgson Pastoral Science Scholarship

Scholarship details

John Hodgson Pastoral Science Scholarship
Study levels Masters, Postgraduate
Value Up to $5,000
Close date Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

For candidates who want to or are undertaking research in the field of or related to pastoral science at postgraduate level. This scholarship is supported by funds accumulated under the Trade for Training Scheme established by Associate Professor Alex Chu between 1988 and 1996. It is named after Professor John Hodgson, former Head of the Agronomy Department at Massey University, in recognition of his leadership of, and contribution to, numerous pastoral projects conducted in China managed by Dr Chu.

Entry requirements

You must be studying in a specific subject area. Include the following with your application: * your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University * a statement on how receiving this scholarship would be of benefit to you and your study, and how you believe you meet the intentions of this award. You should comment on the relevance of your study to pastoral science * a copy of your Massey University transcripts/current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.