Scholarships of $5,000 are awarded to tertiary students interested in working as advisers in the primary sector. Learn more about the scholarships and eligibility criteria.
Six On Farm Support science scholarships worth $5,000 each have been awarded for the 2026 academic year.
The successful recipients are:
Media release: Government awards primary sector scholarships to tertiary students
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) runs a scholarship programme for tertiary students to help increase the number of on-farm advisers.
The On Farm Support Science Scholarships were launched in 2023 and are worth $5,000 each.
Six scholarships were offered in each of the 2024, 2025, and 2026 academic years.
To be eligible, applicants must have been:
Applicants had to be enrolled in one of the following degrees.
As well as the $5,000, successful applicants receive mentoring and development opportunities.
Government awards primary sector student scholarships – Beehive
Media release: Government awards primary sector scholarships to tertiary students – Beehive
Media release: Expanded scholarship programme to grow on-the-ground support for farmers and growers
Media release: Government awards primary sector scholarships to students – Beehive
These scholarships help MPI build capacity and capability for the primary industries, particularly where there are skills and advisory gaps. It's part of our work to boost on-the-ground support for farmers, growers, and whenua Māori owners.
That work includes:
Career pathways – NZ Institute of Primary Industry Management
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