Scholarship overview
Status:
Open
Key facts
Value: Up to $6,000
Duration: One year
Number available: Five awards
Type of study:
Full-time, Part-time, Postgraduate, Masters, Research
Application dates
Applications open: 1 November 2025
Closing date: 1 February 2026
Restrictions
Eligibility restrictions:
Master's research.
New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
Pacific students only.
Who we're looking for
You must:
- be a domestic student from Pacific heritage/ethnicity
- eligible to enrol full-time or part-time in the 90 credit or 120 credit research course of a master’s degree at Massey University in the year following the award
What you'll be studying
This is a postgraduate scholarship.
Eligibility criteria
We're looking for Pacific students who are intending to enrol in the research component of a master's degree in the year following selection. You will demonstrate good character and community participation.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- a statement from you on how this scholarship would help you successfully complete your study at Massey.
- a character reference supporting your participation in community service and commitment to community engagement (for example, church, sports, or local community)
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients we will consider your academic achievements, participation in community engagement, and character.