Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: Amount varies
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: Two awards
Type of study:
Full-time, Undergraduate
Application dates
Applications open: 3 December 2024
Closing date: 3 March 2025
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
High achievement.
Specific programmes only.
Region-specific award.
This scholarship is supported by a gift from Charles and Margaret Richardson, who farmed at Waitawhiti Station near Eketahuna. The scholarship is in memory of their sons, who both attended Massey Agricultural College. Graham Speedy Richardson was a member of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and died in 1944. Paul James Richardson was shot in a farm accident.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for an undergraduate student, preferably from the Wairarapa, studying agriculture or horticulture.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
You must be:
- studying a specific subject
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- studying full-time
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a statement on how receiving this scholarship would be of benefit to you and your study, and how you believe you meet the intentions of this award
- for 1st Year students, a copy of your High School results. For NCEA, go to the NZQA web page and on the My School Entries and Results page, click the 'view as pdf' (button on the right-hand side) to save this document
- a copy of your Massey University transcripts/current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements and your home town. We will also consider other scholarships or bursaries already held.