Ted Delahunty Accountancy/Agribusiness Bursary

For a third-year undergraduate student studying accountancy or agribusiness, who is facing financial hardship.

Scholarship overview

Status: Closed

Key facts

Value: Up to $10,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award or more
Location: Manawatu campus
Type of study: Full-time, Part-time, Undergraduate

Application dates

Applications open: 1 February 2025
Closing date: 7 April 2025

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: Financial Hardship. New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Specific programmes only. Manawatū campus only.

The Ted Delahunty Accountancy and Agribusiness Bursary was established by the Ted Delahunty Trust. Mr Delahunty was a senior lecturer in Massey University's School of Accounting and Finance from 1978 to 1986. On his retirement, he established the Ted Delahunty Trust to provide education and research into accounting and other business activities for the land-based primary industry. Mr Delahunty passed away in 2015.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is experiencing financial hardship and can demonstrate this through an income and expense budget.

What you'll be studying

This is an undergraduate scholarship. You will be in your final year in one of the following qualifications: - Bachelor of Agribusiness - Bachelor of Accountancy - Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Eligibility criteria

You must:

  • be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • be enrolled in a specific programme
  • study on the Manawatū campus

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • a character reference
  • a personal statement illustrating your financial hardship and how you meet the intentions of this bursary
  • a budget outlining your annual expenses and any predicted earnings, including other scholarships or bursaries
  • a CV listing any professional experience and any community involvement

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient we will consider your demonstrated financial hardship. We will also take into account your academic background and any evidence of good citizenship.