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Who can apply

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Country of study
New Zealand
Target level
Vocational training, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctorate
Fields of study
Agriculture
Minimum age
at least 16 years old
Age limit
35 years old at most
Other conditions
  • You must be a member of Holstein Friesian New Zealand.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Be a member of Holstein Friesian New Zealand
  • You must not already have been awarded the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Scholarship.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Not already been awarded the Holstein Friesian New Zealand Scholarship previously
  • The scholarship is open to applicants at any stage of their study, as long as they meet the eligibility conditions.Organisation’s wording: The scholarship is open to any applicant at any stage of their study as long as he or she meets the above eligibility criteria.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Partly paid
Tuition
When it is paid
Paid to the successful scholar on receipt of the confirmation of intended study from the tertiary institution.

Dates

Applications close
6 November 2026
Results announced
The scholarship is awarded in December, annually.
Studies start
The year following the successful application for the scholarship.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Complete the cover sheet (HFNZS1) and attach a passport-size photo.To do at the same time as: step 2, step 3, step 4, step 5 and step 6
    With whom
    You
    Documents to provide
    • Cover sheet (HFNZS1)
    • Passport-size photo
  2. Step 2: Write a letter of application answering the questions about your course of study, its link to the dairy industry and your involvement in Holstein Friesian New Zealand.To do at the same time as: step 1, step 3, step 4, step 5 and step 6
    With whom
    You
    Documents to provide
    • Letter of application
  3. Step 3: Provide a two-page curriculum vitae summarising your education and work experience, including your results.To do at the same time as: step 1, step 2, step 4, step 5 and step 6
    With whom
    You
    Documents to provide
    • Curriculum vitae
  4. Step 4: Provide at least one confidential letter of reference from a member of Holstein Friesian New Zealand who is not a family member.To do at the same time as: step 1, step 2, step 3, step 5 and step 6
    With whom
    You and your referee
    Documents to provide
    • Confidential letter of reference
  5. Step 5: Sign the Disclosure of Information statement (HFNZS2).To do at the same time as: step 1, step 2, step 3, step 4 and step 6
    With whom
    You
    Documents to provide
    • Disclosure of Information statement (HFNZS2)
  6. Step 6: Supply verified copies of your official documents; do not send originals.To do at the same time as: step 1, step 2, step 3, step 4 and step 5
    With whom
    You
    Documents to provide
    • Verified copies of academic qualifications
    • Verified copy of passport or visa
  7. Step 7: Send your application so that it arrives at the Holstein Friesian New Zealand office by post (PO Box 9282, Hamilton 3240) or by email as a PDF file to cherilyn.watson@nzhfa.org.nz.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    6 November 2026 — No later than 6 November 2026
    Documents to provide
    • Complete application (all pages attached, A4, one staple)

Where to apply

Holstein Friesian New Zealand (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): Holstein Friesian New Zealand Scholarship

Edition 2026 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Holstein Friesian New Zealand: nzholstein.org.nz

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