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Massey University Academy of Sport First Year Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $9,500 funding and an additional $2,000 value of exclusive support for our Scholars. |
| Close date | Tuesday, 1 September 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
For school leaver student athletes enrolling at Massey University with a previous record of high achievement in sport and who show future potential in their chosen sport. The scholarship consists of up to $7,500 funding and an additional $2,000 value of exclusive support for our Scholars. The Massey University Academy of Sport provides a structured academic and performance support programme for high achieving athletes, including on-campus and online group practical sessions, topical seminars, and access to an Online Resource Hub.
Entry requirements
You must: be enrolling for the first year of an undergraduate degree at Massey University in the year following the award of the scholarship or entering your first year of study at Massey University toward an undergraduate degree in the year following the award of the scholarship and be able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in sport at a minimum or provincial or regional level, have the support of both your coach and National Sporting Organisation (or Regional Sports Organisation if applicable). Include the following with your application: transcripts for your secondary school results, a one page CV highlighting your sporting achievements, a supporting letter from your coach, a supporting letter from the relevant National Sporting Organisation (NSO). If a letter from the NSO is not possible, provide a letter from the relevant Regional Sports Organisation (RSO), a brief statement expanding on your best achievements and why you think you should be awarded this scholarship. You should outline your future are in relation to your study and your future sporting goals in your chosen sport – both long term goals (next 5-8 years) and short term goals (next 2-3 years). Include all targeted sporting competitions for the year the scholarship will be held. (2 page maximum)