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Kupe Leadership Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Masters, Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma, Honours |
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| Value | Up to $25,000, plus accommodation and compulsory fees, plus a customised Leadership Development and mentoring programme. |
| Close date | Wednesday, 26 August 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Scholarships of up to around $25,000 each including accommodation plus a Leadership Development and mentoring programme, for full-time enrolment by New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents in a postgraduate programme. The Scholarship was established in 2018 and is funded by a number of philanthropic donors after seed investment by the McCall MacBain Foundation. The intention of the Scholarship is to encourage and support exceptional students with a view to developing the next generation of leaders in New Zealand. Each scholar will be matched with a mentor from the community, who is themselves a leader in their field, to advise, challenge and guide them as they complete their study. They will also participate in a bespoke Leadership Programme.
Entry requirements
Must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident enrolled in a full-time postgraduate programme. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply. For more details, refer to the Regulations for the Kupe Leadership Scholarship.