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Peter Densem Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship details

Peter Densem Postgraduate Scholarship
Study levels Masters, Ph D
Value Approximately $5,000
Close date Sunday, 1 March 2026
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

For students enrolled in a master or doctoral degree with a focus on agriculture or horticulture. This scholarship was established in 2017 by Peter Densem from Tauranga marking the year he turned 100. Mr Densem was a teacher and principal and served in World War II as a Fleet Air Arm navigator. We're looking for talented, high-achieving students who would otherwise struggle to pay for their study.

Entry requirements

You must: be studying full-time; be studying in a specific subject area; have completed the first year of your programme; be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; have a grade average as outlined in this award's regulations. Include the following with your application: your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University; a letter of reference from your supervisor or former employer testifying to your work ethic; a personal statement outlining your current financial need and how this scholarship would help you; a copy of your Massey University transcripts/current enrolment. You can download your Study History Report from the Student Portal, under ‘Results and Exams’.