Rugby. Agriculture. Opportunity.
Are you studying agriculture at SIT Telford Campus in 2026? Do you have a strong rugby background and want to be part of a tight-knit rural club with big ambitions?
The Owaka Rugby Football Club is offering a Rugby Scholarship valued at up to $10,000 to support Telford students during their studies—while playing for our premier team in the heart of the Catlins.
💰 What is on Offer?
• Up to four scholarships available
• Individual value: from $2,500
• Covers tuition fees or accommodation, and travel support
• One-year support during your 2026 study (January – November)
✅ Who Can Apply?
You must:
• Be enrolled in an agriculture-related course at Telford in 2026
• Have played rugby at First or Second XV level (minimum)
• Be committed to playing for Owaka RFC (or assisting if injured)
• Show good academic achievement, attitude, and community values
🏆 What You will Get from Us
• Financial support during your study
• A welcoming, rural club with a proud legacy
• Access to experienced coaching and Otago Country pathways
• Help with work experience and rural career connections
📅 Key Dates
• Applications open: September 2025
• Close: Mid-November 2025
• Recipient confirmed: December 2025
• Scholarship in effect: February–November 2026
🎓 Apply and Join the Team
To express interest or receive an application pack, contact:
Email: owakarugby@gmail.com
Phone: 0275343866
Or talk to the administration team at SIT Telford Campus.
Back your future. Back your rugby. Join Owaka RFC.
Proudly supporting grassroots rugby and the future of New Zealand agriculture.