Applications open for 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarships
Students considering a future in the red meat sector have until 26 November to submit applications for the Meat Industry Association (MIA) scholarships.
The MIA offers annual scholarships of $5,000 for undergraduates and $10,000 for post graduate students.
Applications for the 2026 academic year are welcome from tertiary students studying subjects relevant to the red meat processing industry, with the goal of developing a career in the sector.
MIA chief executive Sirma Karapeeva said the scholarship programme covers a wide range of topics.
“Scholars selected for the 2025 scholarships are pursuing subjects including commerce, nutrition and food science, environmental science, law, agribusiness, food marketing and mechanical engineering, with a post graduate scholar undertaking research into foodborne pathogens.
“This is a sector with a wide range of career pathways, so many academic subjects fit the bill.
“We are looking for a highly motivated young people who are focusing on subjects which will support future careers in the industry.
“To grow the sector, which is so important to the New Zealand economy, we need to be recruiting a pipeline of highly-skilled people and future leaders and the scholarship programme provides an important pathway for talented young people into the industry.”
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident studying at a tertiary institution in a discipline relevant to the meat processing industry and planning a career in the red meat sector, beyond the farm gate.
To complete the 2026 application form, please visit: www.mia.co.nz/mia-scholarships-current/.
Completed applications must be returned by close of business on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
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