Colin Aiken Plant Breeding Bursary Program Grant
Massey University
Funding Amount
Up to NZ $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Enrolled full time at Massey University or Lincoln University
Other requirements
- This is an undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship.
- You must be studying full-time in a subject area related to plant breeding.
Overview
The Colin Aiken Plant Breeding Bursary Program supports undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled full-time in plant breeding studies at Massey University or Lincoln University. Established in 2015 in honor of Colin Aiken, this bursary encourages future careers in plant breeding, with preference for New Zealand citizens while also considering international applicants. It may be held alongside other scholarships, promoting educational diversity and opportunity.
For undergraduate or postgraduate candidates who are enrolled full time studying plant breeding.
This bursary was established in 2015 to promote plant breeding as a career. It was set up in association with South Pacific Seed Sales (NZ) Ltd with funds provided by royalties from sales of the Super Kumi hybrid variety of kumi kumi in acknowledgement of Colin Aiken who produced the variety. Mr Aiken died in 2017.
Massey University embraces diversity, talent and performance, and provide staff and students with an extensive range of opportunities to develop intellectually, professionally and personally.
The bursary may be held in conjunction with other scholarships, bursaries or awards, so long as those scholarships, bursaries or awards permit co-tenure.
Eligibility
This is an undergraduate or postgraduate scholarship.Applicants must be enrolled full time at Massey University or Lincoln University.You must be studying full-time in a subject area related to plant breeding.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Science research
- Agriculture
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