The Stark-Brown Scholarships

The Stark-Brown Scholarships are funded through the estate of John Michael Stark-Brown, a former viticulturist from Auckland who died in 1983. The scholarship fund was established to support students pursuing studies in the horticulture or agriculture field. The scholarships are specifically designed for individuals who have previously attended Oratia Primary School and are enrolling in or attending full-time tertiary study at Lincoln University or Massey University in New Zealand. Mr Stark-Brown expressed a special wish that applicants had attended Oratia Primary School for at least one year and be studying in the field of either Horticulture or Agriculture. Scholarships are awarded at a minimum of $5,000 NZD for one year, with successful applicants having the option to apply annually for continuation of the scholarship until their course of study is complete.