Universities New Zealand Henry Kelsey Scholarship 2025

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funds for individuals to undertake research towards a Masters or Doctoral degree at a New Zealand university or research institution, studying muscular function, including - but not limited to - the causes and treatment of muscular dysfunction.

The funds for this scholarship are made available from a bequest from the late Henry Kelsey, a farmer of Whanganui.

• Table of Content
• About Universities New Zealand (UNZ)
• Henry Kelsey Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Henry Kelsey Scholarship
• Requirements for Henry Kelsey Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Universities New Zealand (UNZ)

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Henry Kelsey Scholarship

Application Deadline	01 Oct 2025
Value	$15,000
Country to study	New Zealand
Type	Postgraduate
Sponsor	Universities New Zealand (UNZ)
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Henry Kelsey Scholarship

Up to $15,000 per annum for up to two years for Masters study and three years for Doctoral study.

Requirements for Henry Kelsey Scholarship Qualification

Applicants will:

1. Be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and
2. Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent, in a field appropriate to their nominated research degree at a New Zealand university.

Application Deadline

October 1, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Universities New Zealand (UNZ) on universitiesnz.communityforce.com to apply

For more details, visit UNZ Scholarship webpage