These Terms and Conditions apply to all applicants and recipients of the IDEXX Scholarship Fund administered by Dairy Women’s Network (DWN) and funded by IDEXX.

1. Eligibility

• Applicants must be current members of Dairy Women’s Network at the time of application and remain a member throughout the scholarship period.
• Applicants must reside in New Zealand and actively engaged in the dairy sector.

2. Use of Scholarship Funds

• The scholarship must be used for leadership development activities aligned with the purpose of the fund, such as:
  • Training or education courses
  • Mentorship or coaching programmes
• The scholarship cannot be used for general business expenses, wages, or unrelated travel.
• All proposed activities must be completed within 12 months of receiving the scholarship, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

3. Scholarship Value and Payment

• Up to $10,000 per year is available, with the number of recipients and funding amounts determined by DWN and IDEXX.
• Funding will be paid either directly to the provider or reimbursed to the recipient upon provision of valid receipts/invoices.

4. Timeline

• Applications open – 1 October 2025 to 31 January 2026.
• Announcement of Scholarship Recipient/s – February 2026.

5. Selection Process

• Selection will be carried out by a panel comprising representatives from DWN and IDEXX.
• Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
• DWN reserves the right not to award any scholarships each year if no suitable applicants are identified.
• DWN reserves the right to withhold, vary, or withdraw a scholarship offer in cases of ineligibility, misconduct, or lack of suitable applicants.

6. Recipient Obligations

• Recipients must:
  • submit a short progress update and impact report within 3 months of completing their funded activity.
  • Consent to publicity, including use of their name, photo, and leadership journey through interviews, case studies, or DWN media channels.
  • Notify DWN of any significant changes to the planned activity. Any such changes must be approved in writing.
• Recipients may be asked to speak at a DWN event or act as an ambassador for the fund.

7. Withdrawal or Termination

• DWN reserves the right to withdraw or cancel a scholarship if:
  • The recipient provides false or misleading information.
  • The recipient does not complete the agreed activity or fails to provide the required report.
  • The recipient breaches these terms and conditions or any applicable laws.
• Any unused or misused funds may be repayable, unless otherwise waived in special circumstances.

8. Privacy and Data Use

• Personal information collected through the application process will be used solely for scholarship administration and evaluation and shared only with IDEXX and the selection panel.
• Applicants consent to DWN using anonymised or approved content from their application or story for promotional and reporting purposes.

9. General

• These terms are governed by the laws of New Zealand.
• DWN and IDEXX reserve the right to amend the terms and conditions at any time, with reasonable notice given to applicants and recipients.