Calling our future rural leaders. Applications are now open for the 2027 Nuffield New Zealand Farming Scholarships - one of the most highly regarded leadership awards in New Zealand's primary sector. If you're a grower who's curious, driven and ready to grow both personally and professionally, this is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons and bring fresh thinking back to your orchard and your community.
What is a Nuffield Scholarship?
The Nuffield Farming Scholarships give grounded, innovative rural leaders a unique platform to discover new insights, develop foresight, grow their influence and make a positive impact across the food and fibre sector. Scholars get the chance to connect with some of the world's most innovative thinkers, businesses and farming systems - opening doors that can shape the way they lead and farm for years to come.
Why it matters for our growers
As a Nuffield Scholar, you'll join a network of motivated leaders who drive change and are committed to giving back to their communities, industries and the wider sector. It's a chance to step back from the day-to-day, challenge your thinking, and return with insights that benefit not just your own business, but the kiwifruit industry as a whole.
Who they're looking for
Nuffield is seeking grounded, innovative and curious rural leaders who are ready to grow - people who want to develop their leadership capability, broaden their perspective, and make a difference in food and fibre.
Key dates
- Applications are open now
- Applications close 23 August 2026
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