Beef + Lamb New Zealand Rural leadership Advancement Scholarship Application Form

Beef + Lamb New Zealand Rural leadership Advancement Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - October 7, 2024
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is supporting two livestock farmers in advancing their leadership skills through the NZ Rural Leader's Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme, aiming to enhance their impact on the sheep and beef sector.

To apply for one of the scholarships, please fill out the form below

Key information about the application process
1. Read all questions and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application
2. This application is open to Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) Levy payers or those employed by B+LNZ Levy payers.
3. Attach any relevant documents, you must include a C.V and cover letter.
4. Applications close 5pm, 7 October 2024
5. Successful applicants progressing to the interview stage will be notified after 30 September.
6. Interviews will take place mid-October
7. Scholarship winners will be announced late October
8. You may choose one of the two 2025 intakes to use this scholarship
  - January - July
  - June - November
9. If selected, we will ask you for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and scholarship agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalisation and punctuation.
1. Personal Information

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

DayMonthYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Are you a NZ citizen?*

YesNoOther
Bio – tell us who you are and what makes you tick. Please include industry and community involvement. (no more than 1000 words) *
Please tell us why you are applying for this scholarship.*
Please share your proposed research topic for the Kellogg Rural Leadership programme. Explain why you're interested in this topic and how it will contribute to both your leadership journey and the wider sheep and beef sector *
2. Education, Scholarships and Upskilling
Tertiary Qualifications and Year/s Achieved *
Other Qualifications / Upskilling and Year Achieved
Scholarships and Awards obtained, and year received
Can you describe a specific achievement you are particularly proud of and explain how it has shaped your approach to leadership?*
3. Employment

Tell us about your current role
Current Role*
Are you Self Employed?*

YesNo
Employer Name

First NameLast Name
Employer email
example@example.com
Employer Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Previous Employment - Last 10 years employment history, please supply dates and job title
If this is included in your C.V please note this.
4. Industry and Community
Do you have any ideas for how you might 'pay forward' the benefits of this scholarship to others in the community? If so, please describe them.
5. Goals
Please outline your career, leadership and community goals for next 3-5 years *
How do you envision this scholarship contributing to your goals, and what impact do you hope it will have on the sheep and beef sector?*
6. References

Please provide the contact information for two referees who can attest to your involvement in the industry and community, as well as your work experience.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
7. Collaborating with Beef + Lamb New Zealand

Please provide answers to the following questions
How comfortable are you with the expectation to share your insights and findings at a Farmer Council Conference or similar event, as well as provide a summary report of your experience to B+LNZ?*
How open are you to collaborating with B+LNZ on your project, including working with internal mentors and integrating their feedback into your work? *
8. Supporting Documents

Please upload supporting documents for any of the above sections here. This must include a C.V and Cover Letter.
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9. Applicant's E-Signature
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand Rural leadership Advancement Scholarship Application Form

1. Personal Information

2. Education, Scholarships and Upskilling

3. Employment

4. Industry and Community

5. Goals

6. References

7. Collaborating with Beef + Lamb New Zealand

8. Supporting Documents

9. Applicant's E-Signature