Scholarships
Scholarship Opportunities
There are a range of companies within this sector that offer scholarships to students undertaking study, in the aim to support innovation and critical thinking which is crucial to the horticulture industry’s future success. We recommend you scan through all available scholarships and apply for each that you are eligible for.
Some scholarships have recently widened their acceptance criteria meaning now is the perfect time to apply. See below for info on our Fruition Scholarship (Māori applicants only), followed by information on various other scholarships offered throughout the industry (Available to everyone).
Fruition Diploma Scholarship
Aim
The aim of the Fruition Scholarship is to support two learners of Māori descent access education at a tertiary level. The scholarship is valued at $5000, plus access to Fruition staff to mentor successful applicants on their learning journey.
Requirements
To apply for the scholarship you must:
- Be nominated by your Iwi or Hāpū
- Meet the entry requirements of the Fruition Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 6). See the following page for entry requirements: Fruition Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 6)
- Successfully enrol in the Fruition Diploma in Horticulture Production (Level 6) before the 3rd week of the current course
The scholarship is drawn down in three equal parts over the year, based on the successful completion of the previous paper.
Apply
To apply, please fill out the Fruition Scholarship Application Form.
The applications will be considered by Fruition Horticulture directors and academic team. The decision of the nominations committee will be final.
Other Scholarships
Scholarships are offered by various industry leaders. Application requirements, scholarship values and other details are subject to change so please visit each respective website for more information and to apply. We recommend all prospective & current students regularly keep an eye on these pages and apply for all scholarships they meet the requirements for.
Some scholarships have recently widened their acceptance criteria meaning now is the perfect time to put in your application.
Horticulture NZ: HortNZ Scholarships
Go Horticulture: GoHort Scholarships
Zespri: Zespri Scholarships
Various other scholarships listed on StudySpy: StudySpy Horticulture Scholarships