NZGCSA Wider Education Scholarship
Proudly supported by Syngenta Turf & Landscape ANZ
The New Zealand Golf Course Superintendent Association (NZGCSA) and Syngenta Turf & Landscape are proud to offer the Wider Education Scholarship.
This opportunity is designed to help build upon the wider education of members within the Turf Industry of New Zealand. The Wider 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.
Our first Scholarship winner was Sam Keats who attended the ASTMA Turf Conference in Adelaide, South Australia in June 2023 along with our Women in Turf Scholarship winner Anita Mitchell. Read about Sam’s experience here as the first winner of the Wider Education Scholarship.
Keep an eye on this page for the next opportunity for the Wider Educations Scholarship but see below as to what is involved.
Scholarship Award:
The scholarship award will be presented to one winner, who will receive an all-expenses paid trip to attend the ASTMA Turf Conference.
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 Michael Bradbery, Technical Services Lead for Turf & Landscape ANZ.
The scholarship includes:
Return economy airfares from New Zealand to Australia
Full conference registration (including daytime meals)
Accommodation in Adelaide 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 - focusing on understanding target pests, weeds, and diseases.
The process:
Complete and submit the application form.
Advise your manager/organisation that you are applying for the scholarship.
Provide a supporting letter of nomination from your organisation.
The three (3) shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to an interview via video conference. The final winner will be notified after the interview process is completed. Please note that if you are the successful winner, you will require time away from work to attend the conference.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Wider Education Scholarship you will need to:
Be a current NZGCSA member
Have at least 2 years’ experience working full-time in the turf management industry and be currently employed on a golf course
Hold the position of: Superintendent / Asst. Superintendent / Foreman / 3IC / Senior Greenkeeper or Ground Staff / Apprentice Green Keeper
Have a valid passport and be legally allowed to travel to Australia