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Peter Densem Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $7,000 |
| Close date | Sunday, 1 March 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
For students facing financial hardship. You will be enrolled in an undergraduate qualification with a focus on horticulture or agriculture. 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.
Entry requirements
You must:
- be studying full-time
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- have a B+ grade average or better
- have completed the first year of your programme.
Include the following with your application:
- a letter of reference from a current or former employer, a former school staff member, or from a lecturer 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’.