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Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust Bursary

Scholarship details

Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust Bursary
Study levels Degree
Value $2,000
Close date Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust Bursary was established in 2007 and is financed by the Manawatū District Accountants Education Trust. This scholarship is aimed at second- or third-year students enrolled in the Bachelor of Accountancy, Bachelor of Business (Accountancy), or the Bachelor of Agribusiness. We're looking for a final year undergraduate accountancy student who intends to pursue the Chartered Accountant designation in the area covered and serviced by the Manawatū District.

Entry requirements

You must be:

  • a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • internal students based at the Massey University Manawatū campus, or studying by distance and residing in the Manawatū, Horowhenua, Tararua or Rangitikei regions, within the Horizons Regional Council district.
  • enrolled full time in the second or third year of their study in a Bachelor of Accountancy or Bachelor of Business (Accountancy) degree. Applicants enrolled in the Bachelor of Agribusiness are eligible to apply if they have completed accountancy courses.

Include the following with your application:

  • reference from someone familiar with your achievements outside of the academic community and who can comment on these
  • a personal statement outlining your participation in community initiatives
  • any additional evidence of achievements outside of the academic community (optional)
  • your CV
  • a statement on your career aspirations and the employment aspiration in the accountancy profession.