Undergraduate Application 2015

Undergraduate Scholarship 2015

Application Form

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Undergraduate Application 2015

Overview

Horticulture New Zealand(HortNZ) has a number of scholarships available forundergraduate students studying towards a degreein areas of interest to the Horticulture Industry. Scholarship packages are valued at $4500 and are comprised of the following:

  • $1500 awarded after the Selection Teams’ initial decision;
  • Complimentary attendance at the HortNZ Conference (costs covered include registration fees, meals, accommodation and travel); and
  • $1500 awarded on successful completion of the years study.

Applications are reviewed by a panel in April with the selection decision advised in May. The Selection Team will be looking for:

  • Commitment;
  • Potential contribution to the industry;
  • Past achievements;
  • Individual approach, qualities and skills; and
  • Referees’ comments.

Selected applicants will need to submit two brief progress reports, one in the middle of the year and one at the end of year. The second instalment of funds is distributed once grades are confirmed, so the payment will be made early in the following year. The decisions of the Selection Team will be final. Please note that these scholarships do not cover the wine industry.

Dates

Applicationforms available - 1 February 2015.

Completed application and reference forms submittedto HortNZ - 20 March 2015

You must be registered in your course – 31 March 2015

Selection Panel meet - April2015.

Decisions advised -May 2015

Process

  • Contact your chosen referees and provide them with a reference form.
  • Complete your application form electronically and return to Kirsty de Jong at HortNZ () no later than 20 March 2015.

Note:Your reference forms can be sent with your application form or directly from your chosen referee to Kirsty de Jong.

Contact

Application and reference forms are to be returned to and must be received by HortNZ no later than 20 March 2015. For any queries please contactKirsty de Jongeither by e-mail or on 04 472 3795.

Personal Details

Name:
Term Postal Address:
Term Landline:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Holiday Postal Address:
Holiday Landline:
Date of Birth:
New Zealand Citizen?
Home Region:
Main sector of interest?
e.g. Pipfruit, Covered Crops
Please list any other scholarships you have applied for relating to 2015:
Where did you hear about the scholarship?

Institute Details

Institute Name:
Institute ID number:
Supervisor or Contact Name:
Supervisor or Contact Landline:
Supervisor or Contact Mobile:
Supervisor or Contact E-mail:

Qualification Details

Qualification Name:
Department Name:
Length of course:
Your year of study in 2015:
Are enrolled as full or part time?

Qualification Details (Cont.)

Please list all papers completed towards your current qualification / Grade / Date
Please list your planned papers for 2015 / Level

Previous Qualifications

Please list any previous qualifications / Institute / Date

Employment History

Dates / Organisation Name & type / Job description
e.g. Feb 07 to Mar 09 / Smith Bros. Orchard & Packhouse / Tray filler/Packer

Previous Scholarships or Awards

Year / Award received / Amount / Name of degree (Level & Year) / Award received from
e.g. 2009 / Scholarship / $4500 / Bachelor of AgriScience (Hort) Yr 2 / Horticulture New Zealand

Other Scholarships or Awards applied forin 2015

Scholarship/Award Name / Institution Scholarship/Award is offered from
Question One / Why have you decided on horticulture as a career?
Please explain in no more than 300 words.
Question Two / What do you believe you can contribute to the Horticulture Industry as a result of this course? And how will you apply what you have learnt? Please explain in no more than 300 words
Question Three / Which sector of the industry are you currently most aligned with?
Which sector would you like to be aligned with in the future and why?
If you are undecided please indicate which areahasinterested you.
E.g. Pipfruit, fresh veg etc. Please explain in no more than 300 words.
Other comments / Anything else you would like the Selection team to consider?
Please explain in no more than 300 words.

Date of Application:

Completed applications must be returned electronically to Kirsty de Jong()at HortNZ no later than 20 March 2015. Reference forms must be received by the same date and can be sent with the application, alternatively they can be sent in directly by the referee.

Reference Form

Please note that two separate references are required. These reference forms remain completely confidential at all times. The Selection team value your comments and opinions a great deal, so please complete all questions as thoroughly as possible. Please e-mail, where possible, the completed form to no later than 20 March 2015.

Name of applicant:

Referee’s Details

Name:
Organisation nameand job title:
Postal Address:
Landline:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Question One / What is/was your professional relationship with the applicant?
Answer
Question Two / What is/was the applicant’s role in your organisation?
Please include job title and brief description of responsibilities
Answer

General comments

Please give us your comments about the applicant, specifically mentioning the following:

  • Commitment to job/course;
  • Work ethic;
  • Likelihood of success;
  • Willingness to contribute both now and in the future;
  • Personal qualities and/or skills; and
  • Please feel free to comment on any noteworthy achievements or special circumstances you think are relevant.

Date of Application:

Reference Form

Please note that two separate references are required. These reference forms remain completely confidential at all times. The Selection team value your comments and opinions a great deal, so please complete all questions as thoroughly as possible. Please e-mail, where possible, the completed form to no later than 20 March 2015.

Name of applicant:

Referee’s Details

Name:
Organisation name and job title:
Postal Address:
Landline:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Question One / What is/was your professional relationship with the applicant?
Answer
Question Two / What is/was the applicant’s role in your organisation?
Please include job title and brief description of responsibilities
Answer

General comments

Please give us your comments about the applicant, specifically mentioning the following:

  • Commitment to job/course;
  • Work ethic;
  • Likelihood of success;
  • Willingness to contribute both now and in the future;
  • Personal qualities and/or skills; and
  • Please feel free to comment on any noteworthy achievements or special circumstances you think are relevant.

Date of Application:

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