LIST OF FUNDS

Advancement Fund (unrestricted gifts)

The Massey University Foundation’s Advancement Fund is used to fund opportunistic growth and development at Massey University. It is used at the discretion of the Foundation Board who work with the University each year to establish where the funds will be most effective - this can be for teaching, research, facilities, equipment or student scholarships and bursaries.

Te Kura Tāpuhi – Bachelor of Nursing Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

Massey University’s Bachelor of Nursing degree is renowned for the quality of its graduates. Students are taught and supported by leading academics, clinicians, and practitioners and many graduates go on to specialise and assume leadership roles. Our initial goal is to create an endowment fund large enough to fund 10 undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing scholarships of $6,000 each year. To achieve this we will need to fundraise about $1.2 million over the next three years. To help us in our mission and to invest in our nation’s health.

Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

The generosity of our alumni enable the Foundation to give out scholarships to deserving undergraduate students. Each year, this fund provides scholarships that ensure our best and brightest students have every opportunity to reach their potential at Massey.

Bootten Bursaries (Student Hardship Bursary)

The funds for the Bootten Bequest Bursaries were endowed from the estate of the late Mrs C Bootten in 1980. Mr and Mrs Bootten were farmers from Eltham, Taranaki. The Bursary was established to provide financial assistance to students in hardship. Since then, the Foundation has added to this fund through its alumni appeal and this fund has more than doubled its value. The Bursary supports students who are facing financial hardship or other circumstances that may hinder them from progressing in their studies.

Sir Neil Waters Scholarship Fund

Named after former Vice-Chancellor Sir Neil Waters, this scholarship fund supports postgraduate students studying at the New Zealand Institute for Advanced Study (NZIAS), an institute where scholars of exceptional calibre pursue interdisciplinary fundamental scholarships.

Prof Brian Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund

Professor Murphy was a prominent practitioner of marketing research. Sadly, he passed away suddenly in October 2006, when he was acting head of the Department of Commerce at the College of Business on the University’s Albany campus. Read more

Innovation Fund

Massey University is a hive of innovation and invention. Many of these discoveries have the power to change the world. Yet, our researchers often struggle to find funding to support the development of ideas. The Innovation Fund was established to support the most promising early stage research projects being developed by our talented staff and students. Read more

Massey University Library Fund

The Library Fund supports the development of collections, services and learning spaces to develop Massey University Library as an innovative hub of learning and research. This may include upgrading information technology, the development of collections from historic manuscripts to electronic resources, or accessing and preserving rare and heritage books.

Wildbase Research Trust

This fund supports research into the health and welfare of native New Zealand wildlife, to better understand and protect these unique creatures. All funds donated to the Wildbase Research Trust will be used to support postgraduate research at Massey. The teaching and research carried out by Wildbase is imperative for issues of fauna conservation, not only in New Zealand, but for the rest of the world.

Vet Teaching Hospital Fund

Every year, hundreds of sick and injured pets are treated at Massey University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH). The VTH Fund provides the equipment and expertise needed to allow our vets to offer its services to as many animals as possible. The fund also provides financial assistance through “not so lucky” grants given to animal owners who are unable to meet the full costs of specialist veterinary care required to treat, and often save the life of, their beloved pet.

Morris Trust for Animal and Human Health

This trust supports research and scholarship in epidemiology, food safety, and animal and human health. It champions the national and global role of the Massey University EpiCentre, which is responsible for research and training in controlling diseases affecting animals, protecting people from zoonotic diseases, and ensuring food is safe. Annual grants provide seed funding for new initiatives, support postgraduate research, and strengthen the international outreach of this world-famous centre. Read more

Wenzel Feline Research Fund

Described as a brilliant small animal surgeon and clinician by his fellow veterinarians, Dick Wenzel’s enduring affinity for animals continues to be acknowledged through the Wenzel Research Fund supporting research into cat health. Established through a provision in Dick’s Will, the Wenzel Research Fund will support Massey University veterinary research projects in the field of domestic feline health.

Aileen Claridge Small Dog Research Fund

Aileen Claridge was a professional librarian who enjoyed the love and companionship of her many griffon dogs, and believed more could be done to improve the health of small dogs. Established through a generous bequest from a devoted dog lover, the Aileen Claridge Small Dog Research Fund supports research at the Massey University Veterinary School that expands the body of knowledge around health and wellbeing of small dog breeds.

Enabling Excellence Fund

This staff-funded scholarship fund will provide grants and scholarships to Massey University students in hardship. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial assistance to those students who would otherwise be unable to afford university study.

MeDArT Dementia Research Fund

MEDART is a collaborative research project using science, drawing and technology to advance dementia research. Endorsed by Alzheimer’s New Zealand and led by Emma Febvre-Richards from the College of Creative Arts, the 5-year project will develop methodologies that engage the human senses for early diagnosis, recall, stimulation, autonomy and art therapy for people with dementia. Read more

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School of Design Māori & Pasifika Award Fund

The School of Design Maori and Pasifika Award was established by Massey University’s Ngā Pae Māhutonga School of Design to support Māori and Pasifika students to pursue and achieve success in the Bachelor of Design with Honours. The annual award will be given to students who possess leadership skills and creative brilliance.

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Mistys Angel Fund

Misty was a very playful and adored Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. It was always very important to Misty’s human family to provide the best medical care for their beloved dog and on two occasions this meant visits to the Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. That Misty was able to have access to this treatment meant a great deal to them. It is their hope that creating Misty’s Angel Fund will help people whose companion animals are referred to Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital for life-saving and/or quality of life treatment, but because of financial hardship, find the cost of such treatment beyond their means.

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Peter Turner Scholarship in Documentary Photography

The Peter Turner scholarship has been established in memory of the late Peter Turner; esteemed author, editor, publisher, curator, and former teacher at the Wellington School of Design. Peter Turner championed photography as an art form and contributed to public knowledge and understanding of the medium through public lectures, and exhibitions of contemporary New Zealand photography. One scholarship is awarded once each year to an exceptional candidate wishing to advance their photographic work through a period of postgraduate study.

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Aviation Bursary Fund

Massey’s Bachelor of Aviation degree is the only degree in New Zealand not fully covered under the Government’s Student Loan Scheme, resulting in many talented students facing financial hardship on their journey to become a pilot or aviation professional. With the average student loan sitting at $140,000, and virtually no aviation-specific scholarships available to Massey students, there is a desperate need for philanthropic scholarship support. Massey’s next generation of aviators urgently need your support. Donate today to Massey’s very first Aviation Bursary Fund. Read more

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Massey Business School Future Leaders Travel Grant

The Massey Business School Future Leaders Travel Grant will enable our most promising students to embark on a life-changing learning experience studying abroad. Currently, less than 1% of eligible students take up this opportunity due to the significant costs associated with studying overseas. Your support for these grants will help shape these future New Zealand business leaders into global citizens, equipped with the skills, business knowledge and global perspective to positively impact Aotearoa New Zealand.

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The Sustainable Nutrition Initiative® Fund

The Sustainable Nutrition Initiative® is a research program helping to create a better understanding of the food system and opportunities for improvement in order to sustainably feed the global population with the nutrients required. This fund supports Massey University students to undertake research as part of the Sustainable Nutrition Initiative®, providing evidence for sustainable food systems for the future. Read more

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Alison Hanham Humanities Research Fellowship Fund

Associate Professor in History Dr Alison Hanham worked at Massey 1974 – 1993. She taught and researched in the area of medieval history. Students and colleagues valued her knowledge and love of her subject, her wisdom and wit, her kindness and generosity.

When she died in 2018 Alison left a $215,000 legacy to Massey University. The University is using this generous gift to create The Alison Hanham Humanities Research Fellowship which will support research in Humanities. The annual Fellowship will initiate or complete a major academic research project.

While the funding Alison left is a good foundation for an endowed Fellowship, it only goes part of the way, and the University must provide additional funding to make the fellowship viable. We are now appealing to you to add to Alison’s legacy and help us to create a meaningful Fellowship that will exist in perpetuity and will build on Massey's outstanding tradition in Humanities Research.