Macmillan Brown Agricultural Research Scholarship

John Macmillan Brown was born in Scotland in 1845. In 1874, he was selected as Professor of Classics and English, one of three foundation chairs at the newly established Canterbury College in Christchurch. He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of New Zealand from 1916 to 1923 and Chancellor from 1923 until his death in 1935.

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for a Massey University graduate.

What you'll be studying:

This is a doctoral scholarship. You will want to or be studying a PhD with a focus on agriculture or horticulture. Your courses will have these prefixes: 111, 112, 117, 119, 138, 171, 188, 189, 238, 239, 283, 284 and 285.

You must:

• be studying full-time
• be a New Zealand citizen
• hold a bachelor's or master's degree from Massey University
• be studying in specific subject areas.

Application checklist:

Include the following with your application:

• your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
• a statement on how receiving this scholarship would be of benefit to you and your study, and how you believe you meet the intentions of this award

Selection considerations:

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements. We may also consider other scholarships or bursaries you hold.