Final call for meat industry scholarships

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Tertiary students considering a career in the red meat sector are encouraged to apply for the Meat Industry Association (MIA) 2024 scholarship programme before applications close very shortly.

Up to four new scholarships, a mixture of undergraduate and postgraduate positions, are available, aimed at tertiary students who are looking to a career in the red meat sector beyond the farm gate.

Undergraduate scholarships are worth $5000 a year for each year of study for up to three years. Post-graduate scholarships are worth $10,000 a year for each year of study for up to two years.

MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said that with applications closing on Monday, there was still time for existing students and those heading into tertiary education next year to apply.

“Applications are welcome from across a wide range of fields of study, which applicants can show are relevant to meat processing, marketing or exporting.

“Our previous and current scholars have been drawn from an array of different disciplines. That has included food sciences,  nutrition, engineering, process design, industrial innovation, environmental science, international marketing and policy and many others,” she said.

As well as financial support, MIA scholars benefit from being provided with mentoring, networking opportunities across the sector and assistance with obtaining study-related projects or vacation work in the industry.

The programme is for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents studying at a tertiary institution.

For further information and an application form, visit the scholarships page on the MIA website, or contact kaylene.larking@mia.co.nz.