If you are interested in a future career in the red meat industry after completing your degree, you can apply to join the Meat Industry Association Scholarship Programme.


the programme

The programme provides:

  • Undergraduate scholarships of $5,000 a year for each year of study

  • Post-graduate scholarships of $10,000 a year for each year of study

  • Assistance with obtaining study related projects / vacation work experience

  • An introduction to the red meat industry

  • Assistance with obtaining study or industry related projects and vacation work experience

  • Networking opportunities

  • Mentoring



who is eligible to apply?

  • The programme is aimed at 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

  • 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.



Why apply?

  • The scholarship programme provides a pathway for undergraduate or post-graduate students into the New Zealand red meat processing industry.

  • Scholars may also have the opportunity of part time or vacation work in the meat industry.


More information and application forms for mia scholarships can be found here.