More about the JH Baldwin Scholarship
Eligibility: This scholarship is uniquely for recipients in CCCNZ Churches and Open Brethren Churches in New Zealand. You must be either within New Zealand or a New Zealand citizen to be eligible for this scholarship.
Focus: The intention of the JH Baldwin Scholarship is to see men and women equipped for a lifetime of service in and through the local church, through teaching, pastoral and preaching ministries.
Level of study: Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate studying in New Zealand and overseas.
When to Apply: Applications for this scholarship are welcome at any time throughout the year and will be considered in quarterly meetings. The deadlines for each round are shown below:
28/02/2025
3/04/2025
31/07/2025
16/10/2025
Inspired by the work of other Christian businessmen, John Baldwin, along with his brother-in-law and friend Matthew Alexander, set out with a vision to "farm for God". Their vision was to see profits from their farming endeavours used for the benefit of Christian work around New Zealand. They started by buying forestry land that had recently been felled in the Waikato in 1951 and they converted these blocks into farming land. It was hard work that was mainly done by hand but through their entrepreneurship, daring, and trust in God they changed these unusable blocks of land into productive pasture. Through their endeavours, they were able to purchase more land and grow the farms and with the profits were able to fund Christian work and community projects.
From a small beginning, John Baldwin and Matt Alexander's vision has grown. Even though the trusts have continued to increase their giving and distribution the vision of the trusts remains the same, to see people raised up and trained to serve the Church in New Zealand.
The JH Baldwin Scholarship is kindly provided by the Lichfield Lands Incorporated Society.
"We want to see many enthusiastic people, ministries and churches actively promoting the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ."
The vision of the JH Baldwin Scholarship
Not sure if you're eligible?
If you are unsure if you or the study you wish to complete is eligible get in contact with 3TRUSTS Scholarship team. They would love to have chat to talk about what you're doing and to see if one of the 3TRUSTS scholarships might be a right fit for you.
At 3TRUSTS we want to build an ongoing relationship with people willing to serve the New Zealand church. We want to see people discipled, trained and released to serve. We see the scholarships as the beginning point to help grow the New Zealand Church.
Physical Address:
Level 3, 357 Main Street
Capital Fund House
Palmerston North
scholarships@cccnz.nz
Postal Address:
PO Box 744
Palmerston North 4440
