The Massey University Foundation Enabling Excellence Bursary

For postgraduate students facing general hardship or unforeseen changes in their financial circumstances.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: Up to $5,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: one award
Type of study: Full-time, Postgraduate, Masters

Application dates

Applications open: 15 May 2024
Closing date: 15 August 2024

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: You must meet all of the following criteria: New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Full time study. Hardship.

In 2015 The Massey University Foundation created the Enabling Excellence Fund. This fund was established specifically so that Massey University staff could make financial gifts to support students in financial hardship. This bursary supports students who suffer general hardship or unforeseen changes in their financial circumstances during the course of their postgraduate programme of study.

What you'll be studying

This is a postgraduate bursary. You will be enrolled full time at any of Massey's campuses, or by distance in a Postgraduate Diploma or Master's Degree. Doctoral candidates are not eligible for this award.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a personal statement outlining your current financial situation and need for this bursary. Please include details on what the bursary would be used for if you are successful
  • a character reference from someone who can speak to your personal situation

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient we will look for genuine financial hardship, a record of academic success to date, and good character.