Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
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Renewable electricity is key to reaching New Zealand’s goals of decarbonising our economy and addressing climate change. Mercury generates electricity from 100% renewable wind, hydro and geothermal sources. We currently generate electricity on the hillsides of the Manawatū (wind), along the Waikato River (hydro) and nearby steamfields of the northern part of the Central Plateau (geothermal). We reap the wind in other parts of New Zealand too (Northland, Taranaki, Otago and Southland).
Who we're looking for
You will be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident who is passionate about sustainability/renewable energy.
Eligibility criteria
You will be enrolled full time or part time in one of the following bachelor degrees at Massey University in the year of the award:
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Earth and Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Resource and Environmental Planning
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
- a statement sharing your interest in sustainability and renewable energy
- a copy of your Massey University transcripts/current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.
Selection considerations
When choosing our recipients, we will consider your academic achievements and your demonstrated passion for sustainability and renewable energy.
About the sponsor
Mercury
We’re helping move Aotearoa New Zealand to a low emissions future. Our generation assets produce electricity from 100% renewable sources: hydro, geothermal and wind.