Drakeford Undergraduate Accountancy Scholarship

For a student enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a focus on accountancy.

Scholarship overview

Status: Open

Key facts

Value: Up to $5000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Undergraduate
Of note: Open to distance students.

Application dates

Applications open: 28 January 2024
Closing date: 10 April 2024

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. High achievement. Specific programmes only.

Students and staff established a trust to offer scholarships in memorial of Tony Drakeford, a former Wellington Polytechnic employee.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for a high performing accountancy student.

What you'll be studying

This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be studying one of these programmes: - Bachelor of Accountancy - Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Eligibility criteria

You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a personal statement with examples of your good citizenship or community involvement
  • evidence of financial hardship, if applicable
  • a written character reference

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements. We may also consider your financial need, good citizenship, leadership and community involvement.