NZGCSA Nominations For 'Wider Education’ Scholarship - 2024
Proudly supported by Syngenta Turf & Landscape ANZ
The New Zealand Golf Course Superintendent Association (NZGCSA) and Syngenta Turf & Landscape are proud to announce the annual nomination for the Wider Education Scholarship 2024.
This opportunity is designed to help build upon the wider education of members within the Turf Industry of New Zealand. The nomination to the Wide Education Scholarship provides one winner with the means to attend the annual ASTMA Turf Conference in Australia, the largest turf conference of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Plus educational training with the Syngenta Technical Services Manager for Turf & Landscape ANZ.
The ASTMA National Conference for 2024 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Southbank, QLD - from Monday 17th June 2024 to Thursday 20th June 2024. Details at www.astma.com.au/conference/
Applications are now open for the Wider Education Scholarship for 2024 - Click here for information leaflet
Scholarship Award:
The scholarship award will be presented to one winner, who will receive an all-expenses paid trip to attend the 2024 ASTMA Turf Conference in Brisbane, QLD - Australia.
The winner will also receive a small-group training session on plant protection products. Focusing on understanding target pests, weeds, and diseases in greater detail with Dr Brett Morris, the Syngenta Technical Services Manager for Turf & Landscape ANZ.
The scholarship includes:
Return airfares from New Zealand to Brisbane, Australia
Full conference registration (including daytime meals)
Accommodation in Brisbane for 4-5 nights (including breakfast)
All sanctioned ASTMA Turf Conference Events (including conference registration)
Syngenta Evening Events (including dinners) Small-group training session on plant protection products with Dr Brett Morris
The process:
In order to nominate someone for the 'Wider Education' Scholarship – 2024, you must complete all of the following by Friday 19 April 2024:
Complete and submit the application form via LINK HERE - All questions are compulsory. If you require more information, please contact phil.gould@syngenta.com
Advise your manager / organisation that you are applying/nominating someone for the scholarship.
Provide a recommendation letter of nomination to be sent to phil.gould@syngenta.com with the subject "Application: NZGCSA Nominations for 'Wider Education' Scholarship - 2024".
Please note that if you are the successful winner, you will require time away from work to attend the conference. The deadline for your application is Friday 19th April 2024. Application answers will be shortlisted by the judging panel. The three (3) shortlisted candidates will be notified by the late April and invited to an interview via video conference. And the final winner will be notified after the interview process is completed.
For more information about what is involved and to see the applications questions prior Click Here
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Wider Education Scholarship 2024 you will need to:
Nominate a current NZGCSA member (that being an applicator, spray technician, staff member or yourself)
Nominated candidates must have at least 2 years’ experience working full-time in the turf management industry and be currently employed on a golf course.
Have a valid passport and be legally allowed to travel to Australia.