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Brian Aspin Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters, Honours |
|---|---|
| Value | $10,000 |
| Close date | Monday, 9 March 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Livestock Improvement Brian Aspin Scholarship Programme is named after a passionate dairy farmer who had a 38 year association with LIC. He was an Artificial Breeding Technician, an Artificial Breeding Supervisor, Liaison Farmer and Shareholder Councillor. Following Brian's passing, his family, in collaboration with LIC, created a memorial scholarship fund to ensure his legacy is preserved while supporting talented students pursuing careers in agriculture and farming. This scholarship is for candidates who want to study master's or honour's degrees with a focus on agriculture or animal science.
Entry requirements
Eligibility restrictions: New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. High achievement. Academic ability with special emphasis on agriculture. This should be accompanied by a completed referee report from the Head of the undergraduate department that has just been completed by the applicant. A commitment to working in the agricultural disciplines arenas. The student/s will use the scholarship grant towards completing his/her post-graduate study. The student is a New Zealand citizen or resident legally able to work in New Zealand at the completion of study.