George Powell Trust Scholarship

The George Powell Trust provides scholarships for agricultural education in New Zealand with preference given to disadvantaged youth from the Wider Whanganui region. The scholarship supports education in farming, agriculture or horticulture through theory and/or practical experience. Public Trust selects two recipients annually for scholarships of up to $10,000 NZD per year for a maximum period of three years, contingent on ongoing success in educational pursuits. The scholarship is limited to first-year, post-secondary/undergraduate studies undertaken full-time at NZQA-recognised institutions in New Zealand, including universities, Institutes of Technology, Private Training Establishments, and Polytechs. Cadetships are also considered. Preference is given to disadvantaged youth, which may include those facing health, economic, geographic remoteness, or family circumstance challenges.