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Fonterra Massey University Pasifika Undergraduate Scholarship

Scholarship details

Fonterra Massey University Pasifika Undergraduate Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value Up to $65,000 over 4 years plus mentorship
Close date Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Ethnicities PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

For Pasifika students enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies at Massey University in a science or technology degree. This opportunity, valued at up to $65,000 for the scholarship duration (4 years), includes specialised mentorship from both the Office of Pacific Success, Massey University, and from Fonterra to support recipients to succeed in their study. The value of the award is a stipend of $5,000 per annum plus a paid internship each year at the approximate value of $11,000.

Entry requirements

You will be: entering the first year of your degree; a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; studying fulltime; of Pacific heritage. Include the following with your application: a statement from you on how this scholarship would help you successfully complete your study at Massey; a character reference supporting your participation in community service and commitment to community engagement (for example, church, sports, or local community); transcripts for your secondary school results if you have recently left or will be finishing high school this year. If you are studying NCEA please attach your School results Summary from the NZQA website at https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do. On the My School Entries and Results page, click the ‘view as pdf’ (button on the right-hand side) to save this document.