Scholarship

Brian Aspin Memorial Scholarship

Massey University Original Source
Award

A$5,000 - A$5,000

Deadline

Mar 09, 2026

Due in 7 days
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Brian Aspin Memorial Scholarship is a postgraduate scholarship for students pursuing master's or honours degrees with a focus on agriculture or animal science. This scholarship is funded by the Aspin family and the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), who matches their donation. Brian Aspin was a passionate dairy farmer who had a 38 year association with the LIC. He served as an AB Technician, an AB Supervisor, Liaison Farmer and then a Shareholder Councillor. He died of cancer in 2011. The scholarship supports candidates who want to pursue careers in agriculture. Recipients can study honours or master's degrees in Agriculture, Agriculture Science, or Science with majors in areas such as Agricultural Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Animal Science. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 NZD and is awarded for one year's duration. Two awards are available annually to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Selection is based on academic achievement and the applicant's intention to pursue a career in the agriculture industry. The scholarship is open to both full-time and part-time postgraduate students at Massey University.

Duration 12 - 13 mo
2 awards

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Citizenship
New Zealand
Residency
New Zealand
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Selection based on academic achievements and intention to pursue a career in the agriculture industry