New scholarships to support future leaders in Food Technology
Fonterra Research and Development Centre (FRDC) is offering new scholarships for first year Food Technology students starting at Massey University in 2025.
The scholarships aim to encourage more students to take a career path into Food Technology. Each successful student will receive $5000 annually for each year of their degree, as well as two paid internships with FRDC over the course of their studies.
Dr Pierre Venter, Fonterra’s Director of Research and Development at FRDC, says the Co-op is excited to support students in having a successful career in food technology.
“The Massey FoodTech scholarship aligns with our commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in the food/dairy technology sector.”
As the Food and Fibre sector is crucial to New Zealand’s economy, these new scholarships will help assure the training and development of future leaders in this important field.
“By investing in the education and development of future leaders, we are not only contributing to the growth of the industry but also ensuring that New Zealand remains at the forefront of technological advancements. We look forward to seeing the achievements of the scholarship recipients and their contributions to the field,” Dr Venter says.
Based in Palmerston North, the FRDC and Massey’s Food Technology group sit at the heart of a food innovation district. Fonterra has worked with Massey University since the inception of its Food Technology programme.
By investing in the education and development of future leaders, we are not only contributing to the growth of the industry but also ensuring that New Zealand remains at the forefront of technological advancements. We look forward to seeing the achievements of the scholarship recipients and their contributions to the field.
Professor Ray Geor, Massey University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for the College of Sciences says the Massey team are delighted that these scholarships are being offered.
“Our relationship and connections are very strong. Many graduates – both from our undergraduate and post graduate qualifications – work within Fonterra nationwide and globally. This shows the value Massey expertise provides to the food and fibre industry in training the next generation of leaders, thinkers and innovators.
“I would like to thank Fonterra for the tremendous opportunity that these scholarships offer to our incoming students and encourage anyone with a passion for science and food to consider joining Massey next year and to apply as soon as possible.”
The scholarships are being offered this year for the first time for students starting their study at Massey University in February 2025 and potential applicants are encouraged to apply via Massey University's website before 1 November 2024.