International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship

Massey University

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students new to Massey, enrolling full-time in the first year of an eligible College of Creative Arts undergraduate programme (the latest round was for Semester 1 2027 entry). A creative portfolio is required.

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About this opportunity

Recognises creative excellence and supports eligible international students entering selected creative arts degrees. A portfolio and a short statement of creative purpose are required.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students new to Massey, enrolling full-time in the first year of an eligible College of Creative Arts undergraduate programme (the latest round was for Semester 1 2027 entry). A creative portfolio is required.
2. Note the deadline. Usually Jul – Oct (latest round ran 15 Jul – 15 Oct 2026 and is now closed; probable window for the next round - confirm on the Massey page) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Portfolio in PDF format; approximately 300-word statement of creative purpose; programme application and academic documents.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

How applicants are selected

Portfolio and creative-merit review

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Tips from our advisors

1. The published 2027 application deadline has passed; monitor the next cycle.
2. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
3. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
4. Beyond grades, show leadership and community impact with concrete numbers and outcomes.
5. Spend most of your time on the criteria with the highest weight in the selection breakdown above.
6. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
7. Submit at least 48 hours before the deadline. Portals slow down on the last day.

Quick answers

Who can apply for International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship?

International students new to Massey, enrolling full-time in the first year of an eligible College of Creative Arts undergraduate programme (the latest round was for Semester 1 2027 entry). A creative portfolio is required.

What does International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship cover?

Up to NZD 5,000 towards first-year tuition fees; up to 8 awards were offered in the latest round

When is the deadline for International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship?

Usually Jul – Oct (latest round ran 15 Jul – 15 Oct 2026 and is now closed; probable window for the next round - confirm on the Massey page) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship?

Host countries: New Zealand.

What documents do I need for International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship?

Portfolio in PDF format; approximately 300-word statement of creative purpose; programme application and academic documents.

How are applicants selected for International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship?

Portfolio and creative-merit review

How much work is the International Creative Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship application?

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