Kellogg funding and scholarships
AGMARDT Leaders Scholarships
These three scholarships, provided by Rural Leaders Strategic Partners AGMARDT, are for participation on the Kellogg Programme. They are valued at up to $6,600 each.
With these Scholarships AGMARDT’s Trustees seek to make leadership development as accessible as possible, especially those who might not have the balance sheet support of bigger organisations.
Please contact Dr. Lyndsey Dance, Programmes Manager for more information at Lyndseydance@ruralleaders.co.nz
Mackenzie Charitable Foundation Scholarship
The Mackenzie Charitable Foundation are Strategic Partners of the NZ Rural Leadership Trust. The Foundation offers one generous full fee scholarship a year to the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme.
This Scholarship is open to potential scholars in the Canterbury Region interested in leadership, youth development, and cancer research and training. Applications should include a cover letter and a one page submission on why you believe you should receive the scholarship.
Send your application or make further enquiries to Dr. Lyndsey Dance, Programmes Manager at Lyndseydance@ruralleaders.co.nz
Visit here to find out more about the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation.
Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarships
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is offering a $4,000 contribution towards a place on any Rural Leaders programme (Including Kellogg) starting in 2026 for six livestock farmers to advance their leadership skills and impact on the sector.
- Applicants must be actively living and working on a NZ livestock farm.
- Be a New Zealand resident.
- Demonstrated experience in the livestock sector with a commitment to leadership and community development.
- Must propose a relevant project topic (if looking at the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme) that will benefit the wider levy payers and the sheep and beef sector.
- Willingness to report regularly to B+LNZ on programme progress and share findings at B+LNZ events.
- Scholarship must be used towards course fees and used within 12 months of receiving.
Applications for the 2026 Scholarships open 1 September 2025 and close 20 October 2025.
Enquires in the first instance should be made to peoplecapability@beeflambnz.com
Waikato-Tainui Scholarships
Waikato-Tainui offer potential Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme funding for Tainui Iwi registered Māori.
This potential Tainui funding would be from the Waikato-Tainui Tertiary Education Grant or the Tumate Mahuta Memorial Grant.
A further funding eligibility requirement is that you need to opt-in for the Post Graduate Certificate in Commerce from Lincoln University.
(You can concurrently achieve your Kellogg qualification and a Post Graduate Certificate in Commerce).
If you have any questions regarding this potential funding, get in touch with Waikato-Tainui Scholarships Grants team directly at aawhina@tainui.co.nz, or call 0800TAINUI.
Learn more about the Tainui funding here: https://waikatotainui.com/grants/tertiary-education/.
Robbie Burns Governance Scholarship
The Robbie Burnside Governance Scholarship is supported by Silver Fern Farms Co-operative.
The scholarship covers up to 50% of the cost of the approved programme, to a maximum of $10,000. The programmes provide the opportunity for Silver Fern Farms Co-operative shareholders to gain knowledge, skills and experience to contribute as governors of co-operative agribusinesses. Four programmes are supported through the Scholarship.
- Fonterra Governance Development Programme
- Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme
- Agri-Women’s Development Trust — Escalator Programme
- Mayfield/Co-operative Business NZ Governance Development Programme.
For an application please contact Clark Taylor at clark.taylor@silverfernfarms.co.nz or on 029 914 5060.
Yara NZ Women in Horticulture Scholarship
This $2000 Scholarship aims to recognise leadership qualities in a woman working in the horticulture industry. The primary purpose of the scholarship is to both provide recognition and financial assistance.
Whitney Conder won this scholarship in 2024. Whitney also graduated from the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme in November 2024. Criteria for this scholarship include:
- Currently working in the horticulture industry
- Recognised by her organization as a high potential and motivated individual
- Demonstrates strong leadership qualities
- Contributes to community
- Is a New Zealand Citizen or permanent resident.
Closing date for applications is 27 September 2025
Head here to apply or to learn more.
MG Charitable Trust - Grower Education Fund
The MG Charitable Trust generously offer one $5,600* subsidy towards the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme fee per year (currently this is $7995 +GST). The subsidy comes from MG Charitable Trust’s Grower Education Fund and is open to growers throughout the horticulture industry.’
Decisions about 2026’s funds are to be made by the MG Charitable Trust in November this year. In the meantime you can apply for the contestable funding here.
If you are a grower who would like to develop your leadership skills further in this unique and dynamic Kellogg experiential learning environment, you should make enquiries today.
Regional Business Partner Network Funding
Rural Leaders is registered with the Regional Business Partner Network. What does this mean if you’re applying for Kellogg? You may be eligible to receive funding assistance up to 50% of the Kellogg programme fee.
Find out whether you are eligible for funding here.
John Daniell Memorial Trust
To apply for funding from the John Daniell Memorial Trust applicants must be based in the Wairarapa or Tararua.
The Trust offers two $5000 Scholarships per year to go towards the fee for the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme.
Applicants will need to complete an application form via the email below. Once completed, Trustees will review suitability for funding.
Applications for a John Daniell Memorial Trust Scholarship to attend Kellogg Programme One 2026, will need to be submitted to Delwyn Pringle at the email below by 5 October 2025.
To start the process please email Trust Secretary Delwyn Pringle for an application form at delwyn@bakerag.co.nz
JD & RD Wallace LP/Kotare Pastoral Ltd.
JD & RD Wallace LP/Kotare Pastoral Ltd are offering two farming scholarships to Waikato and King Country students.
To be eligible for one of the two $5000 scholarships students must be studying in the Agriculture industry and from the Waikato and King Country.
If you or someone you know is studying and might be interested in applying, please share this information with them.
The application deadline is Friday 26th September 2025 and application forms are available by emailing admin@jdrdwallace.co.nz
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award (DWN/Fonterra)
Applications for the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year are closed with Jo Sheridan winning the Award. This Award comes with a scholarship to be part of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme. It covers the programme fee, travel and accommodation, and mentoring.
To find out more about the 2026 Award, to nominate, or to apply head to https://www.dwn.co.nz/fonterra-dairy-woman-of-the-year/
Our programmes work in partnership with some of New Zealand’s leading agribusiness organisations – click here for more.
