Massey University Academy of Sport Scholarship

The Massey University Academy of Sport Scholarship is awarded to student athletes enrolling at Massey University with a previous record of high achievement in sport and who show future potential in their chosen sport. The scholarship provides financial support and membership to the Massey University Academy of Sport, which offers a structured academic and performance support programme for high-achieving athletes. The support includes physical conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, gym memberships, group topical seminars, and training gear. Academic support includes one-on-one staff support, assistance with time management and academic planning, career advice, and assistance with scheduling conflicts. The programme is designed in four tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze), with each tier providing different levels of support. Athletes accepted for this scholarship are typically of national and international standard in their chosen sport and will be offered a place in a delegated tier based on their achievements in their chosen sport as well as their academic and personal achievements. Applicants must be enrolling for the first year of an undergraduate degree at Massey University and demonstrate evidence of excellence in sport at a minimum of provincial or regional level. They must have the support of both their coach and National or Regional Sporting Organisation. The scholarship is awarded in two tiers: Gold Tier at $7,500 NZD and Silver Tier at $3,000 NZD, with up to 30 awards available annually.