Business Excellence Scholarship

For students transitioning from secondary school into a Massey Business School bachelor degree programme.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: $7,000 towards tuition plus mentoring and leadership development
Duration: Three years' duration
Number available: Up to 20 awards
Type of study: Full-time, Undergraduate
Of note: Faculty and Peer Mentoring. Leadership Development. Community Service Opportunities.

Application dates

Applications open: 1 July 2024
Closing date: 25 September 2024

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. Massey Business School degree programmes. School leavers. Full time study.

The Business Excellence Scholarship supports students enrolling in a Massey Business School undergraduate degree by providing tuition fee assistance in years two and three, as well as developmental mentoring.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for well rounded students who have proven success in academics and leadership roles.

What you'll be studying

This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be enrolling full time in an undergraduate degree within Massey Business School in one of the following programmes:

  • Bachelor of Business (BBus)
  • Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc)
  • Bachelor of Aviation (BAv)
  • Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAvMan)
  • Bachelor of Communication (BC); (Communication Management, Digital Marketing, Public relations, and Journalism specialisations)

Eligibility criteria

You will be:

  • a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • transitioning to Massey University from secondary school
  • intending to enrol full-time (minimum 105 credits) in the first year of an eligible bachelor’s degree programme within Massey Business School

Applications should have:

  • attained an NCEA Level 2 Certificate with a merit endorsement or better (or equivalent qualification)
  • been the leader of a school academic or cultural group, or captain of one of the school’s sports teams, or a leader within a community group or organisation

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • Transcripts for your secondary school results to date. If you are studying NCEA please attach your School results Summary from the NZQA website at https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do
  • A personal statement on your suitability to receive the Business Excellence Scholarship, outlining your experience with leadership and potential leadership

Selection considerations

When selecting our recipients we will consider your NCEA Level 2 or equivalent results, as well as your statement on your leadership experience and potential.