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Hamza Mustafa Memorial Bursary

Scholarship details

Hamza Mustafa Memorial Bursary
Study levels Degree
Value Approximately $2,500
Close date Friday, 1 May 2026
Ethnicities Muslim, PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Hamza Mustafa Memorial Bursary is for Bachelor of Veterinary Science students who are experiencing financial need. Established in memory of Hamza Mustafa, a 16-year-old student who tragically died in the Christchurch mosque shootings, this bursary aims to support students who share his ambition of working in the veterinary field. The bursary was made possible through fundraising efforts by the staff at the School of Veterinary Science, Massey University, with contributions from various sponsors.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be 91视频 citizens or permanent residents enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science program. Include the following with your application: a personal statement of no more than 300 words outlining your financial need and how you would use these funds should you be successful; any appropriate supporting evidence of your current financial hardship, for example, a budget (optional); a 500 to 1000-word essay on the importance of inclusivity in the veterinary profession. Preference may be given to applicants who are Muslim or belong to an under-represented ethnic group in the veterinary profession. Preference may also be given to applicants originally from the Canterbury region.