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Zespri Scholarships
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $10,000 ($5,000 per person) |
| Close date | Monday, 6 October 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Zespri Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students with a particular interest in horticulture who are pursuing their second year of tertiary study. A maximum of two scholarships will be awarded each year to the value of $10,000 ($5,000 per person) to anyone who is completing or has completed at least one year of tertiary study and is aspiring to a career in the horticulture industry. This could include degrees in science, management, marketing, nutrition or business. The scholarship also includes opportunities to be involved with the kiwifruit industry.
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
- Have passed NCEA Level 3 with merit or excellence
- Pass (or be on track to pass) your first year of tertiary studies with a B+ average or higher.
- Be a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident
- Give examples of how your study will benefit the horticulture industry.
- Provide examples of your leadership skills, community service and/or sporting or cultural activities.