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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
$8,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This scholarship is to honour the contributions to the agricultural sector of New Zealand of the late Dr. Warren Parker.
Warren had an outstanding academic career and was involved at the highest levels of primary sector governance, in both the private and public sectors. As well as Chair of Pāmu, he was former chief executive of Scion (Forest Research Institute) and Manaaki Whenua - Land Care Research, and previously chief operating officer of AgResearch. He held board roles on Genomics Aotearoa, Farmlands Cooperative Society, Predator Free 2050, was chair of the Forestry Ministerial Advisory Group, the NZ Conservation Authority, and recently appointed independent chair of Quayside Holdings.
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $8,000 to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
- They're looking for someone who wishes to pursue a career in agriculture and has experience in participating or leading rural/agricultural community events or clubs, or someone who has experience volunteering in local or national organisations.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Multiple disciplines
Locations
New Zealand
Nationality
New Zealander
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Nov 2026
Include the following with your application:
a statement outlining your financial need
a statement on your aspiration to pursue a career in agriculture
a statement showing evidence of participation or leadership in rural agricultural community events or clubs, or evidence of experience volunteering in local or national organisations