AVOCO Tertiary Scholarship
Lincoln University
AVOCO is New Zealand's largest and leading avocado export group and they are excited to announce a scholarship available for students entering their final year of study for a Bachelor degree.
Our challenge is your opportunity
The ability to reliably and consistently deliver premium quality fruit to consumers is critical to Avoco’s continued success in the international market place.
With avocados being a product of nature, there are always challenges in meeting this objective from one season to the next.
Research & Development is a key focus area for Avoco so we are keen to see more graduates working in this space. Examples of areas needing to be better understood and/or addressed by the avocado industry include;
• Alternate or irregular crop bearing • Crop estimation techniques • Post-harvest quality issues • Pest & disease control (consumer & environment friendly options) • Shipping technologies to improve fruit out-turn and / or extend shelf life
Special Selection Criteria
Your studies will include a subject related to any one of the following;
- Fruit Production
- Plant Protection, Entomology
- Biosecurity, Biochemistry, Biological Science
- Post-harvest technology and treatment
- New technologies with potential relevance to horticulture
Availability
Available to New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident Students