NZGCSA 'Wider Education’ Scholarship - 2025
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 2025. 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.
Applications are now open for the Wider Education Scholarship for 2025
Scholarship Award
The scholarship will be presented to one winner, who will receive an all-expenses paid trip to attend the 2025 ASTMA Turf Conference in Sydney, New South Wales - Australia, from June 23rd to 25th, 2025. Details about the 2025 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 Dr Brett Morris, the Syngenta Technical Manager for Turf & Landscape ANZ.
The scholarships includes:
Return airfares from New Zealand to Sydney, Australia
Full conference registration (including daytime meals)
Accommodation in Sydney 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:
Apply and complete the application form via the Syngenta website LINK HERE and/or by scanning QR code to the right on photo.
A letter of recommendation will also be required as outlined on the application form.
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 Wednesday 30 April 2025.
Application answers will be shortlisted by the judging panel. The three (3) shortlisted candidates will be notified by mid May invited to an interview via video conference. The final winner will be notified after the interview process is completed.
For more information, contact Phil Gould (phil.gould@syngenta.com) - NZ Turf & Landscape Business Development Manager, Syngenta.
Application Eligibility:
To be eligible for the Wider Education Scholarship 2025 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.
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.