Call for applications for RNZ scholarship for Massey journalism student

The Massey scholarship is part of RNZ’s five Centenary Scholarships to support tomorrow’s journalists. RNZ, in consultation with the Journalism Education Association of New Zealand (JEANZ), has identified the five main journalism courses in New Zealand. A scholarship will be allocated for each.

The scholarship will be applied in the 2026 year. The scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. The application deadline is Monday 15 December, 2025.

As well as providing financial support, through funding one year of course fees, scholarship recipients will receive an internship in an RNZ newsroom, mentoring from a senior journalist and training with RNZ’s Director of Editorial Quality and Training.

RNZ Chief Executive and Editor-in-Chief Paul Thompson said for 100 years RNZ had been at the forefront of public media, there when it matters for New Zealanders and evolving to best serve the community.

“Through these scholarships we want to see this dedication to the public service of providing information, challenging and entertaining content continuing.

“It’s not easy to be a journalist in 2025, the word is swimming in content and opinions, yet this makes the work journalists do more important than ever. Verified professional reporting and informed analysis are a tool we can all use to make sense of the noise.”

Applicants for the Massey University journalism scholarship ONLY should please send a cover letter, CV and a link to a digital portfolio of your journalism work. By Monday 15 December, 2025 email the materials to Associate Professor James Hollings, School of Creative Communication at J.H.Hollings@massey.ac.nz.

A decision will be made by early next year.

Read more information about the RNZ scholarship.

Information about all Massey scholarships and awards.

Contact Bridget Campbell, team leader for Scholarships and Scholar Development, about Massey scholarships and awards at B.T.Campbell@massey.ac.nz.