International students planning to begin studies in New Zealand in 2026 now have a strong funding opportunity to reduce tuition costs at Massey University. The Toroa International Fee Scholarships for Semester 2 (July) 2026 are officially open, offering generous tuition support for both undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolling for the first time.
Designed to attract academically strong global applicants, these scholarships reward students who are ready to begin full-time on-campus study in New Zealand. With up to 145 total awards available across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the Toroa scholarships provide meaningful financial relief and help new international students confidently start their academic journey in 2026.
Whether you are aiming for a master’s degree or undergraduate program, this scholarship offers direct tuition fee support and recognizes academic merit as the key selection factor.
Financial Plan: What the Toroa Scholarship Covers?
This tuition-focused scholarship helps new international students reduce the cost of studying at Massey University during their first year.
Postgraduate Toroa Scholarships (July 2026)
- Scholarship value: NZ$5,000 toward tuition fees
- Duration: One year
- Number of awards: Up to 60 scholarships available
- Applies to: Full-time postgraduate (Master’s) students
Undergraduate Toroa Scholarships (July 2026)
- Scholarship value: NZ$5,000 toward tuition fees
- Duration: One year
- Number of awards: Up to 85 scholarships available
- Applies to: Full-time undergraduate students
Additional financial note
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Successful recipients must pay first-year full fees or a NZ$500 contribution within two weeks of the award to secure the scholarship.
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?
Massey University is seeking academically capable international students who are beginning their first qualification at the university in July 2026.
To be eligible for the Toroa Scholarships, applicants must:
- Be an international student
- Be new to Massey University
- Enrol full-time in an undergraduate or postgraduate degree starting Semester 2 (July 2026)
- Study on campus in New Zealand (onshore study required)
- Be enrolled in the first 120 credits of their degree
- Hold the equivalent of a New Zealand B grade or higher in their previous qualification
- Submit a scholarship application through the Massey Student Portal
Important exclusions:
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Graduate diploma and doctoral applicants are not eligible for the postgraduate Toroa scholarship
Selection is based primarily on academic merit.
Undergrad Admission: https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/scholarships-and-awards/toroa-international-undergraduate-fee-scholarships/
Postgrad Admission: https://www.massey.ac.nz/study/scholarships-and-awards/toroa-international-postgraduate-fee-scholarships/
Application Deadline for Toroa Scholarships
The application window for both the Toroa International Undergraduate and Postgraduate Fee Scholarships at Massey University opened on 15 February 2026. The last date to apply for the Toroa International Fee Scholarships for (July) 2026 intake at Massey University is 15 April 2026.