Massey University Scholarships

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to those enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12-month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate is expected to work 40-50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research-based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing an Honours’ or Master’s thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Consideration is normally given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9point scale). This is above an average grade of A-.

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes.

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID.

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Expected September 2017

Undergraduate

The Scholarship is open to students who have demonstrated academic excellence in Creative Arts subjects while studying in New Zealand. The Scholarship is tenable in any of the following College of Creative Arts programmes:

• Bachelor of Design (Hons);
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons);
• Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts;
• Bachelor of Creative Media Production; and
• Bachelor of Commercial Music, (“Approved Bachelor’s Programme”)

Applicants must be either:

• International full fee paying students who have completed at least one full year (i.e. Year 12) at a New Zealand secondary school and earned an NCEA Level 2 Certificate endorsed with Merit or Excellence AND Excellence in an at least one Art, Design, Technology or Music subject; International students at high school in another country, who have achieved a level of academic ‘excellence’ equivalent to that of the New Zealand education system;
• International full fee paying students who will have completed a Foundation Studies (or Certificate of University Preparation) programme, and who have achieved a level of academic ‘excellence’ equivalent to that of the New Zealand education system; or
• As a guide, the expectation is a student will show high academic aptitude and also show excellence in at least one Art, Design, Music, Creative Media, or Technology subject. Scholarships are strictly awarded on merit.
• Applicants must achieve University Entrance for New Zealand.
• Applicants must meet the required English language requirement for entry into their selected academic programme.
• Applicants must have received a Conditional Offer of Place in an Approved Bachelor Programme to be awarded the Scholarship.
• Offers of the Scholarship to NCEA candidates are conditional upon the awardee earning a Merit or Excellence endorsement of their NCEA Level 3 Certificate.

Application forms are available on Massey University’s College of Creative Arts website. Applications must be submitted electronically by 1 October (for on-campus accommodation priority) or 10 November (for all remaining applicants).

Each Scholarship is valued at NZ $20,000 for a 4-year degree or NZ $15,000 for a 3-year degree

10 November 2017

Career based/Vocational,Undergraduate,Postgraduate

Applicants must be:

1. New to Massey University, International students.

2. The recipient meets all programme admission requirements

3. The recipient must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme offered by Massey Business School and subject to the programme being available at the Palmerston North or Wellington campuses.

4. Recipients must be enrolled at the Palmerston North or Wellington campus as "internal" students (who take courses delivered by either Internal or Block mode).

5. Continuation of the award payment is subject to the recipient remaining in an eligible programme, campus and International status.

6. For the purpose of this award, the academic merit is assessed as an admissions Grade Point Average, determined by Massey University or equivalent measurement, as determined by Massey University.

Applicants must submit the Massey Business School International Student Study Awards application form. Make sure you have also submitted your academic programme application.

Awards are for up to NZ$15,000 for undergraduate and up to NZ$10,000 for postgraduate

30 November 2017

Career based/Vocational,Undergraduate,Postgraduate

<p>Applicants must be:</p>
<p>1. New to Massey University, International students.</p>
<p>2. The recipient meets all programme admission requirements</p>
<p>3. The recipient must be enrolled in an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate programme offered by Massey Business School and subject to the programme being available at the Palmerston North or Wellington campuses.</p>
<p>4. Recipients must be enrolled at the Palmerston North or Wellington campus as "internal" students (who take courses delivered by either Internal or Block mode).</p>
<p>5. Continuation of the award payment is subject to the recipient remaining in an eligible programme, campus and International status.</p>
<p>6. For the purpose of this award, the academic merit is assessed as an admissions Grade Point Average, determined by Massey University or equivalent measurement, as determined by Massey University.</p>

Applicants must submit the Massey Business School International Student Study Awards application form. Make sure you have also submitted your academic programme application.

Awards are for up to NZ$15,000 for undergraduate and up to NZ$10,000 for postgraduate

30 November 2017

Postgraduate

In order to apply for the NZIDRS you must meet ALL five eligibility criteria.

These criteria are non-negotiable.

• You must hold a minimum grade equivalent to a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale OR an A to A+ average in your most recent or highest post graduate tertiary qualification
• You must have a confirmed, non-conditional offer of place for a (direct-start) PhD programme at a New Zealand university
• If you have commenced your PhD studies in New Zealand, your start date must be after 01 July 2015
• You must conduct your PhD study in New Zealand (not from a distance)
• You must not hold citizenship or PR status in New Zealand or Australia.

New Zealand University annual tuition fees and associated student levies; an annual living stipend of NZ $25,000 per year (tax free); Medical insurance coverage up to NZ $600 annually

15 July 2018

Postgraduate

This scholarship is offered to students from other parts of the Commonwealth under the commonwealth scholarship and fellowship plan. The scholarships aim to provide opportunities for students to pursue advanced courses or undertake research at a university in New Zealand. Candidates must be commonwealth citizens or British protected persons and have graduated from an institution in their own country.

Please contact the provider

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-.

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes. 

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID.

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Students must have enrolled on or after 1.07.16 to be eligible to apply for one or both rounds if unsuccessful in Round I 2017.

Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-.

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes.

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID.

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-.

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

New Zealand Pacific Scholarships are open to applicants from government, civil society, private business organizations and qualified secondary school leavers to support both undergraduate and postgraduate study. Applications are welcome from the following countries Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Special arrangements are made for those holding New Zealand citizenship's or residency. Applicants need to contact their local representative for details.

Students can eligible to apply from the following countries: Cook Islands,Marshall Islands,Palau,American Samoa,Tonga,Vanuatu,Micronesia,Tuvalu,Solomon Islands,Papua New Guinea,Nauru,Kiribati

Applicants must correctly fill out all relevant sections in the scholarship application form and include all relevant documents listed below:

• A certified copy of your birth certificate (in English).
• A certified copy of official evidence of any name change (in English).
• A certified copy of the personal pages of your passport.
• For applicants applying for undergraduate study only (where eligible), a certified copy of your official secondary school results and the grading schedule for each qualification (in English).
• For all applicants applying for postgraduate study, a certified copy of the academic transcript for all tertiary qualifications and the grading schedule for each qualification (in English).
• A certified copy of the completion or graduation certificate for each tertiary qualification that you have completed (in English).
• The original international English proficiency test result, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• If you are employed, a current job description confirming your position and outlining your responsibilities and duties.
• A current (dated) curriculum vitae
• Three references (no more than 24 months old) on official letterhead, supporting your scholarship application to study in New Zealand.
• A 500 word statement describing the specific skills and knowledge you want to gain from your proposed study and how this will contribute to your current and/or future job.
• A 500 word statement describing how your proposed area of study will enable you to contribute to the social or economic development of your home country.
• A 500 word statement describing how you have demonstrated leadership ability.
• For Masters and Doctoral research students, a 500 word statement outlining your proposed research topic.

Please contact the provider

Postgraduate

New Zealand ASEAN Scholars Award provides postgraduate scholarships for applicants from Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Lao PDR, Burma and Vietnam. Selection criteria are determined by partner government. Applicants must apply for this scholarship through their home country. Funding is no longer available for dependents. Candidates from Burma need to directly apply to the institution.

Students can eligible to apply from the following countries: Burma,Indonesia,Vietnam,Laos,Philippines,Cambodia

Applicants must correctly fill out all relevant sections in the scholarship application form and include all relevant documents listed below:

• A certified copy of your birth certificate (in English).
• A certified copy of official evidence of any name change (in English).
• A certified copy of the personal pages of your passport.
• For applicants applying for undergraduate study only (where eligible), a certified copy of your official secondary school results and the grading schedule for each qualification (in English).
• For all applicants applying for postgraduate study, a certified copy of the academic transcript for all tertiary qualifications and the grading schedule for each qualification (in English).
• A certified copy of the completion or graduation certificate for each tertiary qualification that you have completed (in English).
• The original international English proficiency test result, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• If you are employed, a current job description confirming your position and outlining your responsibilities and duties.
• A current (dated) curriculum vitae
• Three references (no more than 24 months old) on official letterhead, supporting your scholarship application to study in New Zealand.
• A 500 word statement describing the specific skills and knowledge you want to gain from your proposed study and how this will contribute to your current and/or future job.
• A 500 word statement describing how your proposed area of study will enable you to contribute to the social or economic development of your home country.
• A 500 word statement describing how you have demonstrated leadership ability.
• For Masters and Doctoral research students, a 500 word statement outlining your proposed research topic.

Scholarships cover tuition, return airfare, medical and travel insurance and a living allowance

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Students must have enrolled on or after 1.07.16 to be eligible to apply for one or both rounds if unsuccessful in Round I 2017.

Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID.

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Postgraduate

New Zealand Development Scholarships are a non-bilateral scheme available to candidates from the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Mexico, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Africa, Tanzania, Venezuela and Zambia. Under this scheme candidates independently apply for scholarships. Funding is no longer available for dependents. Applicants must have an offer of place before the application deadline, or the application will not be considered.

Students can eligible to apply from the following countries: Bolivia,Honduras,Mongolia,Nicaragua,Tanzania,Argentina,Colombia,Venezuela,Peru,Paraguay,Panama,Mexico,Guatemala,El Salvador,Cuba,Costa Rica,Brazil,Zambia,South Africa,Nepal,Kenya,Ecuador

Applicants must correctly fill out all relevant sections in the scholarship application form and include all relevant documents listed below:

• A certified copy of your birth certificate (in English).
• A certified copy of official evidence of any name change (in English).
• A certified copy of the personal pages of your passport.
• For applicants applying for undergraduate study only (where eligible), a certified copy of your official secondary school results and the grading schedule for each qualification (in English).
• For all applicants applying for postgraduate study, a certified copy of the academic transcript for all tertiary qualifications and the grading schedule for each qualification (in English).
• A certified copy of the completion or graduation certificate for each tertiary qualification that you have completed (in English).
• The original international English proficiency test result, e.g. IELTS or TOEFL. Photocopies will not be accepted.
• If you are employed, a current job description confirming your position and outlining your responsibilities and duties.
• A current (dated) curriculum vitae
• Three references (no more than 24 months old) on official letterhead, supporting your scholarship application to study in New Zealand.
• A 500 word statement describing the specific skills and knowledge you want to gain from your proposed study and how this will contribute to your current and/or future job.
• A 500 word statement describing how your proposed area of study will enable you to contribute to the social or economic development of your home country.
• A 500 word statement describing how you have demonstrated leadership ability.
• For Masters and Doctoral research students, a 500 word statement outlining your proposed research topic.

The scholarship covers tuition, return airfare, medical and travel insurance and a living allowance

Undergraduate,Postgraduate

The purpose of this award is to reward students from Latin America and provide financial assistance to study at Massey University.

• This promotion is valid for any successful applications received for commencement of academic study by 2018.
• The award is valid for study in the Intensive English and DEEP programmes on the Palmerston North and Wellington Campuses only
• Students are eligible to receive other home government scholarships (eg. COLFUTURO) in addition to the Massey University Excellence Award
• The Awards are for Bachelors, Graduate Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and Masters programmes at Massey University for programmes in the College of Creative Arts and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Category of awards

Students who meet all academic and English language entry requirements into an academic programme will receive a one-off NZ $5,000 award towards their tuition fees.

Students who receive a conditional offer of place subject to meeting the English language entry requirements are eligible for the following tuition fees discounts:

• For the Intensive English programme, students will receive a 50% tuition fees discount for the first three months of English study.
• For the Direct Entry English Pathway (DEEP) programme, students will receive a 25% tuition fees discount for the DEEP programme.

A one-off NZ $5,000 award towards their tuition fees

Postgraduate

Massey University has a rule for HEC scholars. Please do not bring your family until:

• You have been in New Zealand for one full year, and
• You have progressed to the point of being enrolled in the PhD itself

Massey University works with HEC to select candidates to study at Massey. If you are short-listed to be considered for a scholarship to study at Massey, HEC will send Massey your application documents, which will be assessed by supervisors relevant to your area of research interest. Massey University representatives will interview short-listed candidates as part of the selection process.

Students can eligible to apply from the following country: Pakistan

Please contact the provider

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-.

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes.

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID.

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Postgraduate

The Doctoral Scholarships are open to persons who are enrolled or eligible to enrol full-time for a research paper of 120 credits during a 12 month period towards a Doctoral degree at Massey University. A full-time candidate will be expected to work 40 - 50 hours per week on their Doctoral qualification. Part-time applicants are not eligible. Applicants already holding a PhD or other research based doctoral degree are not eligible to apply. Applicants who are completing Honours or Masters thesis or research report must be due to submit before they apply for the Doctoral Scholarship.

Consideration will normally only be given to students with a GPA of 7.5 or better (on a 9 point scale). This is above an average grade of A-.

Applicants must apply for admission to Massey University on a separate application form available from the International Office, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North, New Zealand. Admission to the University and admission to the doctoral programme are two separate processes. 

Scholarship applications cannot be accepted until such time as the international applicant has applied for admission to the University and been given a Massey University student ID.

NZ $25,000 per annum to a maximum of 3 years

Postgraduate

Massey University will offer English language awards for 24 weeks of tuition per student to selected students from Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia who have been offered a place in a PhD research degree.

Students will be eligible for the awards if they have been:

• offered a place as an internal international student in a PhD research programme at Massey University, conditional on meeting English language competency requirements
• successful in achieving an IELTS level of at least 5.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in each band or the TOEFL equivalent.

Students can eligible to apply from the following countries: Indonesia,Thailand,Vietnam.

Covers tuition fees for up to six months per student