30 May 2006 The National Bank Young Farmer Contest scholarships awarded

 

 

The Lincoln University Scholarship for Excellence was open to any District Final contestant and are a way of giving young people, especially those with a rural background or those working in the rural sector, the opportunity to gain tertiary qualifications.

 

Lincoln University Scholarship Manager, Jane Edwards says “Lincoln University is very pleased to offer this scholarship, as the selection criteria is a little different from other scholarships. The recipients must have good academic ability and also have strengths in the agricultural area as well.

 

“Ultimately the recipients will have a well-rounded approach to life. They will have strong social contact through Young Farmers, good agricultural skills gained by competing in the Contest, coupled with excellent tertiary qualifications from Lincoln University.

 

“For Lincoln University it is another way of seeking out and helping those who will lead and contribute to the leadership of farming and agriculture in the future.”

 

This year seven Young Farmers were awarded the Lincoln University Scholarship for Excellence. They are; Cole Groves from Auckland, Kate Johnstone from Piopio, Matthew Burrough from Palmerston North, Matthew Janssen from Balclutha, Peter Gardyne from Gore, Paul Manion from Cambridge and Thomas Wylie from Wyndham.