Next Generation Scholarships

Our Next Generation Scholarship applications are now open. These scholarships will enable eight deserving recipients to attend EDS’s two-day conference (Wednesday 24 & Thursday 25 June).

The scholarships cover the registration cost of attendance at the two-day conference. Travel and accommodation arrangements and costs are not included and will be the sole responsibility of the recipient(s).

These scholarships are run as an application process through EDS as the conference organisers.

Opening Date: Monday 2 March 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 10 May 2026

Notify Date: week of 11 May 2026

The scholarships are available to those aged 18-30 years with a demonstrable interest in and/or experience in environmental matters.

Application

On your application please state:

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

And please answer the following questions:

1. Please tell us about your current study/professional affiliations and aspirations in relation to the environment and/or resource management reform.

2. In 250 words or less, please tell us in what you will bring to, and what you expect to gain from, attending the 2026 EDS conference, Beyond the election: A new mandate for our environment.

3. Please tell us why you need this scholarship to attend.

Please submit your application to: to Fiona at EDS via email: fiona@eds.org.nz by Sunday 10 May 2026.