Applications are now open for the 2024 Keith and Faith Taylor Equine Scholarship, which supports the future of New Zealand’s breeders in travelling to Ireland and completing the world-renowned Irish National Stud Diploma Course.

This scholarship offers an invaluable opportunity to undertake the internationally-recognised National Stud Diploma in Ireland with an all-expenses paid trip, open to any individual 30 years or under with an interest in furthering their career in the thoroughbred breeding industry.

Initially funded by the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the scholarship has been funded since 2006 by the K.I.A Charitable Trust and Trelawney Stud’s Taylor family, being renamed the Keith and Faith Taylor Family Equine Scholarship.

Attendees of this course have gone on to careers in the breeding realm, and well as training in New Zealand, dating back to the first recipients of the scholarship, Grant Hunt and Russell Rogers.

The successful candidate will be provided with a return economy airfare, fees for the National Stud Diploma course, accommodation and a cash advance to cover some personal expenses.

The Process: Applicants must include a covering email and attached CV, to be emailed to nztba@nzthoroughbred.co.nz.

Applications Close: Friday 11th October 2024 at 5.00pm