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Fonterra Massey University Food Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (Māori)

Scholarship details

Fonterra Massey University Food Technology Undergraduate Scholarship (Māori)
Study levels Degree, Honours
Value Up to $65,000 over 4 years' plus mentorship
Close date Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Ethnicities Maori
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

For Māori students enrolling in their first year of a Bachelor of Food Technology with Honours undergraduate studies at Massey University. This opportunity, valued at up to $65,000 for the scholarship duration (4 years), includes specialised mentorship from both the Te Rau Tauawhi, Massey University, and from Fonterra to support recipients to succeed in their study. The value of the award is a stipend of $5,000 per annum plus a paid internship each year at the approximate value of $11,000.

Entry requirements

You will be: entering the first year of your degree; a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident with whakapapa Māori; studying full time. You will have knowledge of iwi connections and have a desire to contribute to Māori advancement and initiatives related to studies. Include the following with your application: a copy of your academic records. For school leavers, transcripts of your secondary school results. If you are studying NCEA please attach School results summary from the NZQA website at https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/records/login.do; a statement demonstrating your interest in food technology, career prospects, how the scholarship will aid your personal development and successful completion. Please also describe your participation in community engagement (e.g., involvement in the local community, iwi, hapū, wider whānau and hapori) and your desire to contribute to Māori advancement and initiatives related to studies.