The Freemasons Charity
Other Scholarships


Lawson-Smith Freemasons Education Trust Veterinary and Animal Science Scholarships

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For students who are active in their communities and who are enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of a BVSc course of study at Massey University.

Value: Up to $10,000

Number available:  Four awards

Applications open: 1 July 2023

Closing date: 1 October 2023

History

These scholarships have been established under the terms of the Will of the late Max Lawson-Smith, to promote and support the studying of veterinary programmes programs at Massey University.


Heartland Bank Freemason Scholarships

 
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The Heartland Bank Freemasons Scholarships are provided annually by Heartland Bank under the auspices of Freemasons New Zealand and are administered by The Freemasons Charity.

Value: $6,000

Duration: One year’s duration

Number available: Three awards

Applications open: 1 November 2023 (midnight start of day)

Closing date: 2 February 2024 (midnight end of day)

These scholarships are to assist family members of Freemasons, who are current Year 13 students and are active in their communities. This year, three Scholarships of $4,000.00 each will be available, one per Division of Freemasons New Zealand.  The Divisions are geographical – Northern, Central and Southern.


Hugh McDougall Rankin Tertiary Scholarships

 
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The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to science students that studied in Christchurch both at state secondary school and tertiary institution levels.

Value: Up to $7,000

Duration: One year’s duration

Number available: One at each of University of Canterbury, Ara Institute of Canterbury, and Lincoln University

Applications open:  1 February 2024

Closing date:  31 March 2024

The late Hugh McDougall Rankin set up the Rankin Education Trust Scholarships to award high-performance undergraduate students and to assist their tertiary education in Christchurch.  Hugh McDougall Rankin also wanted to provide educational support and opportunities by increasing students’ scientific skills and qualifications.