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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
One
Grant
Up to $65,000 over 4 years' plus mentorship
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Fonterra is a proud New Zealand Co-operative built by generations of farming families. We believe nutritious food is essential to sustain people today, and for future generations to thrive, which is why we challenge ourselves to find new ways to bring our dairy goodness to people around the world.
At our Research and Development Centre (FRDC) in Palmerston North, we know the smallest things can make a difference, so we research and develop products that last longer, stretch further, work faster, waste less, withstand more and taste better. Bringing together world class dairy products and the deep expertise of our people we work alongside the passionate, talented, and innovative food professionals who are driving dairy industry and innovation. Fonterra offers excellent career paths in various disciplines and is keen to attract Pacific talents into the dairy industry.
Benefits
This opportunity, valued at up to $65,000 for the scholarship duration (4 years), includes specialised mentorship from both the Office of Pacific Success, Massey University, and from Fonterra to support recipients to succeed in their study.
The value of the award is a stipend of $5,000 per annum plus a paid internship each year at the approximate value of $11,000.
Eligibility
You will be:
- entering the first year of your degree
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- studying fulltime
- of Pacific heritage
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
New Zealand
Nationality
New Zealander
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Sep 2026
Include the following with your application:
a statement from you on how this scholarship would help you successfully complete your study at Massey
a character reference supporting your participation in community service and commitment to community engagement (for example, church, sports, or local community)
transcripts for your secondary school results. If you are studying NCEA please attach your School results Summary from the NZQA website at https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do . On the My School Entries and Results page, click the 'view as pdf' (button on the right-hand side) to save this document.