Humanities and Social Sciences Master's Step-Up Scholarship

The Humanities and Social Sciences Master's Step-Up Scholarship supports students entering postgraduate study for the first time at Massey University, assisting in removing barriers to upskill. This scholarship is designed for students beginning their master's degree journey in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences in semester 1 (February) 2026. The award provides financial assistance towards tuition fees to help transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study. Recipients will be selected based on their demonstrated interest in their chosen subject area and their reasons for enrolling in a master's degree. The scholarship is available for both full-time and part-time study across a wide range of master's programs in humanities and social sciences disciplines.