Align Farms is thrilled to announce the opening of the Align Farms Agriculture Scholarship for aspiring agricultural leaders. This scholarship offers up to $5,000 in tuition fees for one year and includes a paid summer internship at one of our farms. Full-time undergraduate students in Food and Fibre-related programs at New Zealand universities are encouraged to apply.
To be eligible for a scholarship, applicants must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a Food and Fibre-related program at a New Zealand university. They should not be receiving the government’s first-year fee-free scheme in the academic year following the scholarship award. Both domestic and international students are welcome to apply, though children of Align employees will be given priority.
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( vote)Align Farms is a forward-thinking agricultural organization dedicated to fostering sustainable farming practices and nurturing the next generation of agricultural leaders. Committed to innovation and excellence, Align Farms emphasizes the importance of education in the agricultural sector. By providing scholarships, internships, and hands-on training opportunities, Align Farms aims to empower students and young professionals to thrive in the food and fiber industries.
Application Deadline: The application deadline for the 2025 academic year is October 1st, 2024.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Align Farms
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Undergraduate
- Award: Tuition fees up to $5,000 for one year, plus a paid summer internship at Align Farms
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: 1
- Nationality: Domestic and International students
- The award can be taken in: New Zealand
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All countries (Domestic and International students)
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students enrolled in a Food and Fibre-related undergraduate program at a New Zealand university.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Full-time undergraduate students at a New Zealand University who are not receiving the government’s first-year fee-free scheme in the year following the award.
- Students enrolled in a Food and Fibre-related undergraduate program.
- Domestic or international students.
- Children of Align employees will be given first priority.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online through the provided form, including personal details, educational background, motivation for working in agriculture, and a CV. The recipient will be chosen by November 1st, and the scholarship will begin in February 2025.
Benefits
- Tuition fees up to $5,000 for one year.
- A paid summer internship at Align Farms in the recipient’s chosen area of interest.
- Priority consideration for future roles at Align Farms.