- Are you a person who wants a future in Plant Propagation?
- Do you wish to learn more about plant propagation and nursery techniques?
Then apply for the IPPS Propagators Scholarship and we can help you on your path of learning.
International Plant Propagators Society are proud to offer
scholarships to those people who wish to extend and improve their knowledge
of plant propagation.
The Society’s objective with these scholarships is to seek out those people with a genuine interest in plant propagation and a wish to further improve their opportunities in the Nursery industry.
If you have a chance to learn more or to gain valuable experience, this Scholarship is available to assist you with the finance required to take advantage of that opportunity.
Why this Scholarship?
The nursery industry worldwide is a thriving
dynamic industry to be involved with at many levels. The heart of this
industry is the plants and the people who understand them. The IPPS Propagators
Scholarship helps ensure that this industry has knowledgeable
enthusiastic people to continue progress.
Scholarship Details
Each year three scholarships can be awarded, each worth $1600.
The Scholarship money may be used for any of the following:
- Pursuing a prescribed course of study, where the course content is relevant to plant propagation.
- Undertaking a Research Project pertaining to Plant propagation.
- Assistance with gaining relevant work experience in New Zealand or overseas.
Application forms and further information are available from:
Contact -
Philip Smith
Taupo Native Plant Nursery,
PO Box 437,
Taupo
Phone 07 378 5450
Scholarship Applications
Applicants must provide
- information on what they wish to use the Scholarship for.
- A summary of their past education and/or employment history.
- Two references. These must be from any two of the following sources; employers (past or present), personal, or education.
- Explain how this award can benefit you.
Applications must be received by October 31 each year and applicants may be interviewed prior to final selection.
Applicants will be require to attend a future IPPS conference to make a small presentation on what they have gained from this scholarship.
IPPS New Zealand Region Awards - Recognising meritorious service ...
The New Zealand Region of IPPS has two awards which are able to be given annually to worthy members of the society. The awards are normally presented at our annual conference. The awards and their criteria are as follows:
John Follett Award of Merit -
The New Zealand Regions highest award for all round meritorious service.
Criteria:
- Meritorious service to IPPS New Zealand.
- Meritorious service to New Zealand Horticulture.
- Must be an active member of IPPS New Zealand at the time the award is presented.
Award of Recognition - The New Zealand Region's award for meritorious service to IPPS New Zealand.
Criteria:
- The recipient must have made a significant contribution to the New Zealand Region of IPPS over a period of time.
- The recipients must be members of IPPS New Zealand but do not have to be active at the time the award is presented.
- It is not expected that this award will be presented to members of the NZ Region for significant contributions to other regions or at an International level.
Past recipients of the Award of Merit are Graeme Platt, Eddie Welsh, Terry Hatch, Noel McMillan, Jan Velvin, Dennis Hughes and John Follett. The Award of Recognition has been given to Mike Geenty, Gus Evans, Grant Hayman and Shirley Ogilvy.
Members are invited to put forward the names of any member they feel would fit the criteria of either the above awards and some background information to
Shirley Ogilvy, 208 Narrows Road,
R D 2, Hamilton or e-mail sogilyv@clear.net.nz. |
