Massey University Accommodation Scholarship

For first year school leavers who are intending to live on campus in their first year of study.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: $5,000 towards accommodation costs at the Massey Halls
Duration: One year duration
Number available: Up to ten awards
Location: Manawatu, Wellington, or Albany
Type of study: Full-time, Undergraduate

Application dates

Applications open: 1 June 2026
Closing date: 1 September 2026

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Full time study. New to Massey.

The Massey University Accommodation Scholarship supports first year school leavers to access on-campus accommodation. University managed student accommodation provides additional support to students who move regions to attend university. In addition to good quality accommodation, there is also a programme of activities for residents to participate in and additional support staff to help ensure new student’s journey into tertiary study is successful.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for candidates who will contribute to a vibrant residential community.

What you'll be studying

This is an undergraduate scholarship, you will be entering university for the first time and embarking on your degree study at Massey University.

Eligibility criteria

You will be:

  • a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • embarking on undergraduate degree study at university for the first time
  • intending to enrol full time at Massey University
  • intending to live in Massey managed student accommodation for the first year of study and have signed or intend to sign a Residential Agreement
  • undertaking NCEA Level 3 or equivalent in the year of application

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • transcripts for your secondary school results to date, in PDF format. 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 one-page statement on how you would contribute to a vibrant residential community and how this scholarship would be of benefit to you and your study.

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic background, potential contribution to campus living, and the benefit of the scholarship to you.