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
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 Marketing and Communications Manager Matthampton@ruralleaders.co.nz
Visit here to find out more about the Mackenzie Charitable Foundation.
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
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
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.’
The 2025 subsidy has been allocated. Decisions about 2026’s selection of programme 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. 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.
For an application form please email Trust Secretary Delwyn Pringle at delwyn@bakerag.co.nz
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year Award (DWN/Fonterra)
Applications for the 2025 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year are currently open. The 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, 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.
