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Hamza Mustafa Memorial Bursary

Scholarship details

Hamza Mustafa Memorial Bursary
Study levels Degree
Value Approximately $2,500
Close date Friday, 1 May 2026
Ethnicities Muslim, PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Hamza Mustafa Memorial Bursary is for Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who are experiencing financial need. Established in memory of Hamza Mustafa, who aspired to study veterinary science, this bursary supports students who value inclusivity in the veterinary profession.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program at Massey University. Include a personal statement of no more than 300 words outlining your financial need and how you would use these funds should you be successful, any appropriate supporting evidence of your current financial hardship (optional), and a 500 to 1000-word essay on the importance of inclusivity in the veterinary profession. Preference may be given to applicants who are Muslim or belong to an under-represented ethnic group in the veterinary profession. Preference may also be given to applicants originally from the Canterbury region.