"I'd like to travel around New Zealand examining labour shortages in the primary industries," she said.
"I'm keen to talk with industry groups and education providers as part of the research."
Emma Subtil is studying at Lincoln University. Photo / Supplied"I'm passionate about improving the perception of agriculture and attracting more talented young people into the industry," she said.
Subtil's parents own a 12,000 hectare property which runs 19,500 merino sheep and 650 beef cattle.
She was drafting ewes when she received a phone call revealing her application for the scholarship had been successful.
"I was so excited. It was just the boost I needed before heading back to university to start my masters," she said.
Subtil joined Lincoln Young Farmers three years ago and even served as the club's chair and vice-chair.
"The club has been a fantastic way to make friends. I've met so many people at university who aren't in my course," she said.
Subtil was recently elected secretary of NZ Young Farmers' sprawling Tasman region.
She plans to continue being an inspiration and giving back when she gets a full-time job at the end of the year.
"I'd a like a job that helps improve relationships between people living in urban and rural areas," she said.
"The opportunities in the primary industries are endless."
Subtil is a former TeenAg member who chaired the club at Rangi Ruru School in Christchurch.
Hannah Nichols, 18, whose family owns a 230 cow dairy farm in Dargaville, also received a $1500 scholarship.
She's studying a Diploma in Agriculture at Lincoln University and will put the money towards accommodation costs.
The World Congress Charitable Trust was formed in the late '80s following a gathering of young farmers' organisations in Christchurch.
Two university scholarships are awarded annually to NZ Young Farmers members studying agriculture or ag-related subjects.
