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Drakeford Undergraduate Accountancy Scholarship

Scholarship details

Drakeford Undergraduate Accountancy Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value Up to $5,000
Close date Friday, 10 April 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

For a student enrolled in an undergraduate degree with a focus on accountancy. This scholarship was established in memory of Tony Drakeford, a former Wellington Polytechnic employee. We're looking for a high performing accountancy student studying either a Bachelor of Accountancy or a Bachelor of Business (Accountancy).

Entry requirements

You must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Include the following with your application: a personal statement with examples of your good citizenship or community involvement, evidence of financial hardship, if applicable, and a written character reference. When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements, financial need, good citizenship, leadership, and community involvement. Please refer to the Scholarship regulations 1146 for details.