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 $2,500 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 student athletes. You will be training and competing in your chosen sport at regional, national, or international level.
When applying for this scholarship, you will be asked to share with the panel:
- how you have balanced your study and sport (e.g. how you managed clashes and challenges)
- your sporting achievements over the last three years, ranking your highest achievements first, including dates. You can include representative achievements, team leadership positions, and major awards
- why you should be selected for the scholarship
- your sporting goals for next year and the longer term, including your expected major sporting competitions for the next year
- contact details of a sporting referee such as a coach, trainer or team manager
Eligibility criteria
You must have successfully completed, or currently be completing, at least one year of undergraduate degree study at Massey University. Current Academy of Sport members will have met the criteria and requirements of the programme. Non-members may also apply.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients, we will consider your sporting achievements over the last three years including representative achievements, team leadership positions, and major awards, as well as future sporting goals.