Agricultural Scholarships and Grants for Taranaki Students.

The L.A. Alexander Trust are supporters of students from Taranaki who wish to, or are pursuing careers in the agricultural sector.

Financial assistance for Taranaki students who are passionate about pursuing careers in the primary industries.

What scholarships are available?

The L.A. Alexander Trust is a charitable trust that provides grants and scholarships to Taranaki tertiary students who are looking to study in agriculture, horticulture and veterinary programmes.

We have a range of scholarships and grants, including:

Full-time undergraduate scholarships

For students currently studying, or going to study agriculture, horticulture and veterinary programmes.

Teaching scholarships

For students who have completed an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in agriculture/horticulture or related subjects and wish to proceed to a Diploma in Teaching

Postgraduate scholarships

For students who have completed a degree and intend to pursue further postgraduate study in the fields of agriculture, horticulture or veterinary science

Research scholarships

For professionals who are undertaking research in agriculture, horticulture or veterinary science.

As well as providing mentoring and networking opportunities to help students connect with other professionals in their field

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How we can help Taranaki students like you pay for your studies

Education can be expensive, the L.A. Alexander Trust is set up to help Taranaki’s brilliant agricultural minds get the education they need. See a brief description of the scholarships that you may be eligible for and click through to find out more details.

Financial Assistance for Tertiary Students

Available to students currently studying, or going to study, subjects relating to our primary industries, including agriculture, horticulture and veterinary programmes.

Postgraduate Scholarship

Available to students who have completed a degree and intend to pursue further postgraduate study. Priority will be given to students born, educated or working in the Taranaki area.

Teaching Scholarship

Available to students who have completed an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree in agriculture/horticulture or related subjects and wish to proceed to a Diploma in Teaching.

Stan Florence Agricultural Industry Scholarship

Financial assistance to personnel already serving in a management position in agricultural, horticultural or pastoral industries in Taranaki to attend a nominated course.

Secondary School Grants

The aim of the Trust is to support agricultural education in secondary schools.

Research Grants

The Trust Board is interested in funding research relevant to Taranaki in agriculture and horticulture in its broadest sense including production animals, plants, forestry, the environment and food.

TESTIMONIALS

Financial for Tertiary Students

This financial aid will allow me to reduce my student debt and continue developing my skills and knowledge in an industry that I love.

Carys Luke

I just want to say a massive thank you for your ongoing incredible support and awarding me the scholarship. I can't thank you enough for helping me financially through my last year in vet school.

Caterina Poletti

I just wanted to pass on my gratitude to the committee for choosing me to be awarded this scholarship. Having this money has helped me to stay focussed on my studies allowing me to reach my academic goals.

Monique Radford
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