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Waitawhiti Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Approximately $2,000 |
| Close date | Sunday, 1 March 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
For someone preferably from the Wairarapa region. You will be studying an undergraduate degree with a focus on agriculture or horticulture. This scholarship is supported by a gift from Charles and Margaret Richardson, who farmed at Waitawhiti Station near Eketahuna. The scholarship is in memory of their sons, who both attended Massey Agricultural College. Graham Speedy Richardson was a member of the Royal New Zealand Air Force and died in 1944. Paul James Richardson was shot in a farm accident.
Entry requirements
You must be:
- studying a specific subject
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- studying full-time
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
- for 1st Year students, a copy of your High School results. For NCEA, go to the NZQA web page and on the My School Entries and Results page, click the ‘view as pdf’ (button on the right-hand side) to save this document
- a copy of your Massey University transcripts/current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.