Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Restrictions
The Massey University Academy of Sport provides a structured academic and performance support programme for high achieving athletes. The support includes on-campus and online group practical sessions and topical seminars and access to an Online Resource Hub. Academic support includes one-on-one staff support, time management and academic planning, career advice and assistance with scheduling conflicts.
The scholarship consists of up to $7,500 funding and up to an additional $2,000 value of exclusive support for our Scholars.
You can find more out about how the Academy of Sport supports high-performance athletes who study at Massey on the Massey Academy of Sport website.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for athletes with evidence of excellence in sport in the previous three years (e.g. provincial or national representative).
What you'll be studying
This is an undergraduate scholarship to support students entering a degree programme.
Eligibility criteria
You must:
- be enrolling for the first year of an undergraduate degree at Massey University in the year following the award of the scholarship
or
- entering your first year of study at Massey University toward an undergraduate degree in the year following the award of the scholarship
and
- be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in sport at a minimum or provincial or regional level,
- have the support of both your coach and National Sporting Organisation (or Regional Sports Organisation if applicable)
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a supporting letter from your coach
- a supporting letter from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO). If a letter from the NSO is not possible, provide a letter from the relevant Regional Sports Organisation (RSO)
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients, we will consider your sporting achievements and potential for success in your chosen sport. We may also consider the quality of your application and your references. Your intended study load will be taken into consideration when determining the value.