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Peter Collett Distance Student Bursary
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $2,000 |
| Close date | Wednesday, 1 April 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
For distance students facing financial hardship. You will be studying an undergraduate degree in any subject. This bursary was established in 2008 from the estate of Peter Collett. Mr Collett was a school teacher who began studying by distance in 1946 and continued into retirement. A Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education were among the qualifications he gained.
Entry requirements
You must be:
- a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- an enrolled Massey University student and studying via distance
- undertaking your first university qualification and have successfully gained credits as outlined in this award's regulations
- facing financial hardship.
Include the following with your application:
- a character reference from someone who can speak to your circumstances
- an academic reference (optional)
- a budget outlining your annual expenses and any predicted earnings, including any awards and scholarships held to date
- A personal statement outlining your financial need and how this award would assist your study. Identify your financial circumstances by providing an overview of your financial circumstances which shows that you have a greater need than your peers.
- your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University