The Stark-Brown Scholarships

History

Public Trust is the Trustee of the estate of John Michael Stark-Brown. Mr Stark-Brown of Auckland, a former viticulturist, died on 11 April 1983. The scholarship fund was gifted through Mr Stark-Brown estate for the purpose of supporting students in pursuing in the horticulture or agriculture field.

Eligibility criteria

Individuals who have previously attended Oratia Primary School who are or will be attending full time tertiary study at Lincoln University or Massey University. Mr Stark-Brown provided a special wish (but not limited to) that applicants had attended Oratia Primary School for at least one year and that they be studying in the field of either Horticulture or Agriculture.

The Scholarships

Scholarships will be awarded at a minimum of $5,000 for one year. Successful applicants have the option of applying to the Trustee for a continuation of the scholarship annually until the course of study is complete.