Meat Industry Association Scholarships

The Meat Industry Association Scholarship programme provides a pathway for undergraduate or graduate students into the New Zealand red meat processing industry. Up to 4 new scholarships are available annually, offering a mixture of undergraduate and postgraduate positions. Undergraduate scholarships provide $5,000 per year for up to three years, while postgraduate scholarships offer $10,000 per year for up to two years. Scholars will work part-time or during vacation in the meat industry and receive assistance with obtaining study-related projects and vacation work experience. The programme is designed for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents studying at a tertiary institution who are looking to contribute their skills to the red meat sector beyond the farm gate. Applications are welcome from across a wide range of fields of study relevant to meat processing, marketing or exporting, including food sciences, nutrition, engineering, process design, industrial innovation, environmental science, and international marketing and policy. The scholarship includes valuable additional benefits such as an introduction to the red meat industry networking opportunities and mentoring support. The New Zealand red meat industry is a critical part of the country's economy, the second largest goods exporter with exports over $11 billion, and provides significant career opportunities in a productive, innovative and progressive environment with competitive salaries and strong career pathways.