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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$5,000 for a master's student, $8,000 for a doctor
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Venture Trust Inc. (now known formally as the Eric Ojala Sub-Trust of the Massey University Foundation, and informally as the Eric Ojala Fund) was established in 1986.
The aim of the founder (Dr Eric Ojala) was to encourage, promote and assist research and development in New Zealand agriculture and land based science, especially that involving agricultural policy and strategy, agricultural trade and markets, agricultural economics and farm management and food technology, production and innovation. The word "agriculture" is broadly interpreted to include any productive activity on rural land - including forestry and horticulture. In 2014 the Trustees transferred the funds into the Massey University Foundation.
Benefits
$5,000 for a master's student, $8,000 for a doctoral student
Eligibility
You will be:
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- enrolled in, or intending to enrol in a master’s degree or doctoral degree at Massey University in the year of award
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
New Zealand
Nationality
New Zealander
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
15 Sep 2026
Include the following with your application:
a research outline including links to agriculture and land use policies in New Zealand
a summary of the expected costs associated with your research
an academic Reference from primary supervisor
a copy of your transcripts for any tertiary level study completed outside of Massey (if applicable)