Violet Wickham Memorial Bursary 2020

The Violet Wickham Memorial Bursary assists agriculture students at Massey University who would otherwise be unable to study due to financial hardship.

Eligibility for Violet Wickham Memorial Bursary 2020:

Applicants must:

•be born in New Zealand

•be enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the field of agriculture

Value of Violet Wickham Memorial Bursary 2020:

• The value of the bursary is determined each year from the interest earned on the capital. At the discretion of the University all, or part, of the annual interest may be reinvested to maintain the value of the capital fund so the scholarship may not be granted each and every year. The bursary is offered annually as funds permit and the tenure is for a single academic year.

Selection Criteria:

Selection will be based on:

•academic merit across the first year, with an expectation that applicants have a B grade average or higher

•evidence of financial hardship

•evidence of a desire to pursue a career in agriculture and a commitment to helping others achieve their life goals as demonstrated in the cover letter accompanying the application