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New Zealand 2027 Semester 1 (Feb intake): applications close 1 October 2026; 2027 Semester 2 (July intake): close 1 May 2027

Massey International Excellence Scholarship

The Massey International Excellence Scholarship is Massey University's flagship merit award for incoming international Master's students — a one-off tuition reduction of NZD 10,000 to NZD 20,000 (LKR 1.9M to LKR 3.8M) applied to first-year tuition. Massey is New Zealand's distance-learning leader and a top university in agriculture, veterinary science, food technology, business (Massey Business School is AACSB-accredited), and aviation. With three campuses (Palmerston North, Manawatū; Auckland Albany; Wellington), it offers Sri Lankan applicants more affordable living than Auckland-based universities. The scholarship requires a separate online application; selection is competitive but accessible.

Massey University

University-funded

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Value

NZD 10,000 - NZD 20,000

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Duration

First Year of Master's

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Application

Separate Form Required

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Offer for a Massey Master's

You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for a full-time Master's by coursework at Massey. PhD candidates apply separately for the Massey Doctoral Scholarship.

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International Fee Status

Open to international students paying overseas fees. Sri Lankan citizens applying from Sri Lanka are eligible. New Zealand citizens, residents, and Australian citizens are not.

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Strong Academic Record

First-class or strong second-upper Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. For Sri Lankan applicants, a CGPA of 3.3+/4.0 or first-class honours from Colombo, Peradeniya, Moratuwa, or a recognised private university is typical.

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English Proficiency

Meet Massey's standard English requirement — typically IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Sri Lankan applicants with English-medium degrees can request an MOI-letter waiver subject to Massey's verification.

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Apply to Massey first

Submit your Massey postgraduate application via the online portal. You don't need a confirmed offer to submit the scholarship application, but you must have applied for the Master's.

Submit the scholarship application

Complete the International Excellence Scholarship application via the Massey scholarships portal. Required: short personal statement (500 words), academic CV, and proof of your Master's application. Submit by 1 October (Semester 1) or 1 May (Semester 2).

Selection by faculty

Each Massey faculty (Business, Agriculture, Sciences, Arts) reviews scholarship applications and ranks candidates. Awards are typically notified within 4-6 weeks of the deadline.

Accept + NZ student visa

Accept your Master's offer and the scholarship through the Massey portal. The NZD 10-20k discount is applied to first-year tuition. Use your offer letter + financial documents to apply for the NZ Student Visa at INZ Colombo / online.

Why Massey?

Massey is New Zealand's third-largest university and a leader in agriculture, veterinary medicine, food science, aviation, and creative arts. The AACSB-accredited Massey Business School offers Master's in Management, Finance, and International Business. Massey is the most distance-learning-friendly NZ university, so part-time international students can combine campus study with online flexibility.