International Creative Excellence Masters Degree Scholarships, New Zealand

  •  Master
  •  Not Specified
  •   New Zealand
  • $$  Up to $5,000 (tuition fee support)

Massey University is now accepting applications for the International Creative Excellence Masters Degree Scholarship. This prestigious award supports talented international students enrolling in the first year of a master’s program at the College of Creative Arts in Wellington. Valued at up to $5,000, the scholarship recognizes outstanding creative vision and excellence.

Applicants must be new international students enrolling full-time in the first year of a master’s degree at the College of Creative Arts, Massey University, in Semester One (February) 2026.

Massey University is a leading institution known for its innovative teaching, strong research culture, and global outlook based in New Zealand. With campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North, and Wellington, it offers a wide range of programs in sciences, business, creative arts, health, and humanities.

Massey University Information

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International Creative Excellence Masters Degree Scholarships, New Zealand Established in 1963, Massey University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Palmerston North (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Manawatu-Wanganui. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Auckland, Wellington. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, New Zealand, Massey University is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Massey University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All international students

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded for study in the following programs at the College of Creative Arts:

    • Master of Commercial Music

    • Master of Design

    • Master of Fine Arts

    • Master of Screen Arts

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be a new international student enrolling in Semester 1, 2026.

    • Intend to study full-time in the first year of a master’s degree with the College of Creative Arts.

    • Submit a digital portfolio showcasing creative work.

    • Provide a short written statement (around 300 words) highlighting their creative purpose.

Offered Benefits

  • Tuition fee scholarship valued at up to $5,000.

  • One-year duration.

  • Up to two awards available.

  • Opportunity to study at the College of Creative Arts, Massey University, a leading hub for design, music, fine arts, and screen arts.

Application Process

Applicants must:

  1. Apply for admission into one of the eligible master’s programs at Massey University.

  2. Access the student portal to complete the scholarship application form.

  3. Upload required documents including:

    • A digital portfolio of creative work (PDF with links to digital platforms such as Vimeo, YouTube, etc.).

    • A written statement (approx. 300 words) outlining creative purpose.

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