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 Matt Hampton, Marketing and Communications Manager for more information at Matthampton@ruralleaders.co.nz

Whanganui and Partners Regional Scholarships
Two scholarships per year to promote leadership in the Whanganui Region. Valued at $2,500 each, the scholarships are available to those attending NZ Rural Leaders Programmes who are from the Whanganui region or contributing to the Whanganui region.
Please contact Matt Hampton, Marketing and Communications Manager for more information at Matthampton@ruralleaders.co.nz

Te Puni Kōkiri Scholarships
Up to two scholarship places on the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme may be awarded. Valued at $6500 each, the Te Puni Kōriri Scholarships support Māori in the Food and Fibre Sector to develop stronger strategic leadership skills.
Please contact Matt Hampton, Marketing and Communications Manager for more information at Matthampton@ruralleaders.co.nz

Whāngarei A&P Society Scholarship
One $6000 scholarship per year to cover the majority of the programme fee. The Whāngarei A&P Scholarship aims to grow future strategic leaders for Northland’s Food and Fibre Sector.
Please enquire or apply directly to Chris Mason, CEO Whāngarei A&P Society Scholarship CEO, at chris@wap.org.nz

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.
Link – Find out whether you are eligible for a funding voucher.

Fonterra/Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) Scholarship

Applications for the 2024 award are not open just yet. The Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award comes with a scholarship of up to $20,000 to put toward an approved development programme, coaching or learning experience of the recipient’s choosing.
To find out more, or to apply head to https://www.dwn.co.nz/fonterra-dairy-woman-of-the-year/
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