Syngenta’s Women in Turf Scholarship 2025

In association with the NZGCSA and ASTMA

Syngenta Turf & Landscape is proud to announce the continuation of our annual Women in Turf Scholarship.

The Women in Turf Scholarship aims to support women in the turf industry and the one winner will receive an all-expenses paid trip to attend the annual ASTMA Turf Conference 2025, this year taking place in Sydney, New South Wales – Australia.

This educational opportunity is the result of a partnership between Syngenta Turf & Landscape ANZ and the Australian Sports Turf Managers Association (ASTMA). 

The "Women in Turf" Scholarship provides the 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 Women in Turf Scholarship for 2025

Scholarship Award:

The scholarship will be presented to one winnerwho 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.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the Syngenta Woman in Turf scholarship 2025 you will need to:

  • Be actively engaged in Turf Management in New Zealand

  • Have at least 2 years’ experience working full-time in the turf management industry and be currently employed in a professional turf management role such as golf course, sports field, open space management, racecourse, etc. 

  • Hold the position of: Superintendent / Asst. Superintendent / Curator / Asst. Curator / Grounds Manager / Asst. Grounds Manager / Foreman / 3IC / Senior Greenkeeper / Apprentice Green Keeper / Spray Technician / Operations Manager / Supervisor / Ground Staff

  • Have a valid passport and be legally allowed to travel to Australia.

Applications close Wednesday 30 April 2025

Want to know what the winners from 2024 had to say about their full scholarship experience?
Read their article below: 
www.syngentaturf.com.au/2024-new-zealand-educational-scholarship-winners-stories