Applications open for Peter Laing Agriculture Trust Grant (New Zealand)

Peter Laing Agriculture Trust grants are designed to assist young people obtain practical training for entry into the agricultural industry (e.g. through a cadet scheme, or certificate; diploma level of study) or alternatively, for those commencing their first farm employment and requiring dogs, or specialist equipment such as a saddle. Applications for University assistance are unlikely to be successful as the trust objectives are to assist those who intend to follow a practical farming career.

Eligible Expenses

• You can apply for a grant to pay for:
  • practical training to help you enter the agricultural industry (e.g., through a cadet scheme, or certificate or diploma level of study)
  • specialist equipment, such as a saddle, or to buy a working dog, if you’re starting a career in pastoral farming.

Eligibility Criteria

• You need to meet the following criteria you must:
  • be a resident in the Wairarapa or have strong links with the Wairarapa
  • have a focus on pastoral farming with a planned career path
  • a strong desire to expand knowledge and interest in agriculture.

Evaluation Criteria

• Assessment of applications will be based on merit and will look for:
  • a clearly considered and planned career path
  • initiative to extend knowledge and interest in agriculture
  • a realistic commitment to work in the industry.
• Grant recipients must be able to act as an ambassador for the Trust and promote the grant and will be expected to attend the annual awards function.

For more information, visit Masterton District Council.