MIA Scholarships

Introduction

The New Zealand meat industry needs highly skilled young people who can become the future leaders in one of New Zealand’s largest industries.

The MIA Scholarship scheme provides a pathway for undergraduate and graduate students into a career in the New Zealand meat industry.

Scholars in the programme receive financial support ($5000p.a. undergrad, $10,000p.a. postgrad) and will be provided with a mentoring programme during their tenure. At the completion of their programme scholars will have a pathway towards a career in the meat processing industry.

2024 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in the coming weeks.

The Programme

The programme provides:

• Undergraduate scholarships of $5,000 a year for each year of study for up to three years
• Post-graduate scholarships of $10,000 a year for each year of study for up to two years
• Assistance with obtaining study related projects / vacation work experience
• An introduction to the red meat industry networking opportunities
• Mentoring

Why apply?

• The scholarship programme provides a pathway for undergraduate or graduate students into the New Zealand red meat processing industry
• Scholars will work part time or during vacation in the meat industry

Who is eligible to apply?

• The programme is for New Zealand citizens or permanent residents studying at a tertiary institution who are looking to contribute their skills to the red meat sector in the future, beyond the farm gate
• Applications are welcome from across a wide range of fields of study, which applicants can show are relevant to meat processing, marketing or exporting. That includes:
  • food sciences,
  • nutrition,
  • engineering,
  • process design,
  • industrial innovation,
  • environmental science, and
  • international marketing and policy
• We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and would like to support those who would struggle to get further education.