First-year scholarships and awards

Alex Lindsay Memorial Award

Applicants must be: under 25 yrs of age and permanently resident in New Zealand, although this does not exclude those at present studying overseas; a native born New Zealander or resident in New Zealand for at least 10 years; a performer on an orchestral instrument but not a member of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Prospective applicants should email name, postal address and instrument to secretary@alma.org.nz and an application package will be posted

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Creative Arts.

Further information is available from http://www.nzso.co.nz/education/alex_lindsay_award

Varies

28 September 2012

The Alex Lindsay Memorial Award
C/- NZSO
P O Box 6640
WELLINGTON

Allan Kay Undergraduate Scholarship

For students enrolled full-time in agriculture, horticulture and animal science. Preference normally will be given to applicants who intend to enter a career in agriculture or horticulture in New Zealand.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

Application forms(ASSC.2) are available from Massey Contact, phone 0800 627 739 or email: Contact@massey.ac.nz or downloaded from: http://www.massey.ac.nz/

up to $3,000

10 March

Graduate Research School (PN 713)
Scholarships Administrator
Massey University
Private Bag 11 222
Palmerston North 4442
NEW ZEALAND

Alliance Group Ltd Undergraduate Bursary

The bursary is open to school leavers who are making application for admission in a full-time course of study at a university within New Zealand and are children of Alliance Group Shareholders.  Candidates should be pursuing a course of study in areas relating to the Meat Industry, its associated industries and/or primary production. A wide interpretation will be given to study areas and include Agriculture, Engineering, Science, Veterinary Science, Accounting, Marketing, Computer Science, Food Technology, and Management. 

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences and Business.

This Bursary is advertised in November/December, on the Alliance Group website http://www.alliance.co.nz/ (click on student bursaries on the right hand side of the page) and in the Alliance Group Update newsletter.

$2,000 per annum, tenable for three years

Early /mid January

Available to children of Alliance Group shareholders who are about to embark upon full time study towards the Certificate or Diploma in Agriculture.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

This Bursary is advertised in November/December, on the Alliance Group website http://www.alliance.co.nz/ (click on student bursaries on the right hand side of the page) and in the Alliance Group Update newsletter.

$1,000

Early /mid January

AMP Scholarship Programme

The AMP Scholarship Programme recognise and reward people who demonstrate they have the ability and the attitude to successfully achieve their dreams. There are a number of different Scholarships available: Study Start, AMP National scholarships, AMP Peoples Choice, and AMP Regional Scholarships. (You need to select the category). Applicants must be NZ citizens or permanent residents.

This scholarship is open to all applicable first year students.

Up to $10,000 for one year

Applications usually open in April and close late May.

Application forms are completed online at: http://www.doyourthing.co.nz

Open to students enrolled in the 1st Year of an undergraduate degree in agriculture at Massey University who were enrolled in the intermediate veterinary programme in Semester 1 of the year of application.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

Annie Rumble Trust

This award provides educational grants for horticultural studies and research in New Zealand and overseas for the advancement of horticulture in New Zealand. The Trust is limited to persons who have, at one time or another, resided in the Borough or County of Stratford or in adjacent Borough or Counties (as defined in 1987) or shall have attended any post primary school in, or adjacent to, the Borough of Stratford.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

Application is by way of letter, please provide personal details and information on programme of study.

Varies, amount and tenure will be according to the nature of the programme undertaken

31 October

Annie Rumble Trust
PO Box 20
STRATFORD 4352

Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust

The Trust provides funds for males for assistance with travel, accommodation and education in any aspects of farming including agriculture, horticulture, orcharding and animal husbandry.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

Varies

31 October

For more information contact the Secretary:

Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust PO Box 12-706
Thorndon
Wellington 6144
Ph (04) 439 4900 or
Fax (04) 472 5396

Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts Fees Paying Bursary

10 fee-paying bursaries for first year students who enrol in the Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts programme in 2012. The bursaries will be awarded to those prospective students of Maori descent who demonstrate an ability to cope with university study and reveal a high level of artistic ability. Students who wish to apply for this bursary must submit evidence of academic achievement together with a portfolio of work and a statement of intent outlining the reason for their desire to pursue a programme in Maori visual arts.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Further information and application forms are available from http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/learning/departments/school-maori-studies/undergraduate-study/en/undergraduate-study_home.cfm

fees

Head of School Te Putahi-a-Toi
School of Maori Studies
Massey University
Private Bag 11-222
PALMERSTON NORTH 4442

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Scholarship

Ballance Agri-Nutrients Scholarships are available to students who wish to enter the general primary industry field or in engineering.

Open to immediate family members of any Ballance shareholder or company employee.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

Application forms are available from: http://www.ballance.co.nz/ (under the "In the Community" menu)

$4,000, can be held for a maximum of 3 years

Appllications open in September and close late October

Application forms close with:

HR Assistant Ballance Agri-Nutrients
Private Bag 12503
Tauranga Mail Centre Tauranga 3143

BAYERboost Scholarship Scheme

Aimed at giving Year 13 secondary school students and undergraduate students work experience in the environmental sciences while at the same time providing financial support to them for further study.

This scholarship is open to all applicable first year students.

Application forms are available from http://www.bayerboost.co.nz

$6,000 to a tertiary student for 12 weeks work over summer vacation & $5,000 for a Year 13 student for 10 weeks work

30 September

Royal Society of New Zealand
PO Box 598
Wellington 6140

Bay of Plenty Federated Farmers Scholarships

Open to students from the Bay of Plenty studying an agricultural and /or veterinary course for at least one year, either full or part time and level at a NZ University or Polytechnic.

This scholarship is open to students from the College of Sciences.

Application forms are available on request from Derek Spratt spratty@netsmart.net.nz.

Details on where to send the application will be on the form.

Beef & Lamb New Zealand Undergraduate Scholarships

Available to assist students with a good academic record, and a passion for the agricultural sector to undertake a Bachelors degree, including  Honours, that will provide them  with an education & training to support sustainable development of the NZ Meat Industry.

The scholarship criteria includes: Academic merit; Evidence of current and/or planned activity to support the New Zealand livestock, meat, and related agribusiness sectors; Evidence of potential leadership skills and/or service to the community or sporting activities etc.; Agreement to attend in a one/two day seminar to improve understanding of the livestock, meat, and related agribusiness sectors; Agreement to contribute to the development and promotion of New Zealand Meat livestock, meat, and related agribusiness sectors. (e.g. school promotional visits, career days etc.), a maximum of two events in local proximity.

This scholarship is open to students from the Colleges of Sciences, Business and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Application forms are available from  http://www.beeflambnz.com/main.cfm?id=374, or Kerry Harrington, email: K.Harrington@massey.ac.nz

Tenable for up to four years and pays the full, formal annual tuition fees (to a maximum of $5,000.00 per year).

3 February 2012

Bootten Bequest

The Bootten Bequest Bursaries are available to support students in their first year of tertiary study who are in difficult financial circumstances. Open to internal, extramural, or mixed mode students enrolled full-time (a minimum of 105 credits) and have completed less than 120 credits in the first year of a first undergraduate degree at any Massey University campus. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial hardship, and who also have a record of academic success in their studies to date. Evidence of good character may also be taken into consideration. Applications that are based on a personal desire to avoid typical levels of financial constraint or use of student loan debt while studying will not usually be considered as demonstrations of hardship.

The Bootten Bequest also makes repayable hardship loans to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

This scholarship is open to all applicable first year students.

Up to $2,000

28 February

Graduate Research School (PN 713)
Scholarships Administrator
Massey University
Private Bag 11 222
Palmerston North 4442
NEW ZEALAND