Scholarship overview
Status:
Closed
Key facts
Value: $2,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award
Type of study:
Full-time, Undergraduate
Application dates
Applications open: 15 January 2026
Closing date: 15 April 2026
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
Full-time study only.
Specific programmes only.
High achievement.
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
The Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust Bursary was established in 2007 and is financed by the Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for a final year undergraduate accountancy student who intends to pursue the Chartered Accountant designation in the area covered and serviced by the Manawatū District.
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be studying full time in a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) or a Bachelor of Accountancy, or the Bachelor of Agribusiness.
Eligibility criteria
You must be:
- a New Zealand citizens or permanent residents
- internal students based at the Massey University Manawatū campus, or, be studying by distance and residing in the Manawatū, Horowhenua, Tararua or Rangitikei regions, within the Horizons Regional Council district.
- enrolled full time in the second or third year of their study in a Bachelor of Accountancy or Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree.
Applicants enrolled in the Bachelor of Agribusiness are eligible to apply if they have completed accountancy courses.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- reference from someone familiar with your achievements outside of the academic community and who can comment on these
- a personal statement outlining your participation in community initiatives
- any additional evidence of achievements outside of the academic community (optional)
- your cv
- a statement on your career aspirations and the employment aspiration in the accountancy profession
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipient we will consider your participation in community initiatives. Your academic achievements will also be taken into consideration.