This scholarship is open for applications

Scholarship details

Farmers' Union Scholarship
Study levels Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value Amount varies
Close date Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This scholarship is for candidates who want to study agriculture or horticulture at postgraduate level. It is funded by a donation from Sir James Wilson, the first president of the Farmers' Union (1902 to 1920), now Federated Farmers of New Zealand. You will be enrolled in a postgraduate degree or a postgraduate diploma, focusing your study on agriculture and/or horticulture as outlined in this award's regulations.

Entry requirements

You must be:

  • a graduate of a New Zealand university
  • studying full-time
  • an enrolled Massey University student
  • studying agriculture or horticulture. 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
  • a copy of your Massey University transcripts and current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.