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Helen E. Akers Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship details

Helen E. Akers Postgraduate Scholarship
Study levels Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma, Masters, Ph D
Value Up to $6,000
Close date Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This scholarship was established under the terms of the will of Helen E. Akers. It is funded from her shares in farming company, Maraekowhai Developing Company. The scholarship is for candidates who want to or are studying a postgraduate diploma, postgraduate degree, or a doctoral degree with a focus on agriculture or horticulture.

Entry requirements

You must be studying full-time in specific subject areas. Include the following with your application: a statement on how receiving this scholarship would be of benefit to you and your study, and how you believe you meet the intentions of this award; your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University; a copy of your Massey University transcripts and current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.