South Island Agricultural Field Days Inc. Scholarships

The South Island Agricultural Field Days (also known as the Lincoln field days) are a biennial event held at the Lincoln University Farm. The Field Days began in 1951 and have grown to become the South Islands’ largest agricultural fields days. Traditionally the field days have been organised and run by the Christchurch District Young Farmers Clubs, however since 2003 the field days are now organised and run by the South Island Agricultural Field Days Society Inc. (SIAFD). The field days are held in conjunction with Lincoln University who provide event management support. One of the primary objectives of the field days has been to provide members of the Young Farmers Club with an opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills. The SIAFD continues to aim to achieve this objective and seeks to provide opportunities for members of the Young Farmers Club to further their education and improve their skills and knowledge in relation to farming.

1. Purpose

The South Island Agricultural Field Days Inc. scholarships are awarded for the purpose of encouraging and supporting members of the New Zealand Federation of Young Farmers Clubs studying full time at Lincoln University.

2. Number

Up to two scholarships are available each year to full time students of Lincoln University who are members of the New Zealand Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (YFC). One scholarship will be available to a YFC member from the Christchurch District of YFC, and one to any other YFC member, including other members from the Christchurch District.

The selection committee may award more than two scholarships in any one year by jointly awarding either one or both scholarships to more than one applicant.

YFC members who are currently undertaking a full time course of study at Lincoln University, or who will be commencing a full time course of study the year immediately following application

Tenure

The period of the scholarship is one year. Previous or current holders of this scholarship may apply for the award in a subsequent year.

Selection Criteria

The criteria for selection will be: (i) leadership potential (ii) academic merit (iii) involvement in YFC, and (iv) the relevance of the applicants course of study and intended career to the primary sector