Deadline: 14-Aug-22
Applications for the 2023 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships are now open.
A Nuffield Farming Scholarship is one of the most valued and prestigious awards in New Zealand’s primary sector. It is part of a global food and fibre network promoting global vision, leadership and innovation.
Nuffield Scholars come from a wide range of backgrounds from practical hands-on farming across agriculture, horticulture, viticulture, aquaculture, seafood, apiculture and forestry. They all have a close affiliation with growing and producing, and a passion and desire to help shape and lead the future of their industry.
Funding Information
- The total value of the scholarship is NZ$40,000.
- Up to five scholarships annually.
Eligibility Criteria
- The scholarship is for those who are engaged, motivated and committed to solving old and emerging challenges in the food and fibre production.
- They welcome those committed to developing the people around them. And those that seek to lead conversations in the food and fibre sector.
- To be considered for a Nuffield Scholarship you must:
- be actively engaged in farming, growing, agribusiness or food production
- be committed to continuous leadership in the food and fibre sector and/or rural community
- exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit
- have a solid knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand food and fibre sector
- be a New Zealand citizen or hold New Zealand permanent residency status.
- They are looking for individuals who have the following attributes:
- Are keen to share, explore and bring their ideas to life
- Strive to challenge and test their thinking
- Are not afraid to do things differently
- Understand the importance of ‘paying it forward’
- Lead by doing (better) and learn by trying (harder)
- Think global, lead local
- Have a strong sense of purpose
- Have strong potential for strategic impact
For more information, visit https://ruralleaders.co.nz/application-nuffield