NZTR McKenzie Future Leaders Scholarship

Applications now open

Future Leaders Scholarship

Jointly funded by NZTR and Dean McKenzie, this Scholarship offers a $10,000 award to support promising students connected to the Thoroughbred racing industry in their educational pursuits. The primary objective is to nurture future leaders for the benefit of New Zealand’s racing industry.

The Scholarship aims to support motivated and passionate individuals who aspire to pursue a Commerce or Law degree at a university in New Zealand.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Academic Standing: Applicants must be recent school leavers and be enrolled in or have received acceptance into an accredited university for the upcoming academic year seeking to undertake a business or law degree.
  • Thoroughbred Industry: Applicants must be able to establish an existing connection with the New Zealand Thoroughbred Industry in some capacity. This connection may be via community, employment, family, or such as to satisfy the selection panel.
  • Application Deadline: All Scholarship applications, including required documents, must be submitted by Friday 17 November 2023 as stated in the scholarship announcement.
  • Application Materials: Applicants must submit a cover letter with an accompanying CV.
  • Application Frequency: Applicants should note this is a once-only Scholarship of $10,000 (or part thereof) and open to incoming first-year students at the undergraduate level, who can apply on one occasion only (whether successful or not).
  • Legal Residency: Applicants must be legal residents of New Zealand to be eligible for this Scholarship.