Other Scholarships
Lawson-Smith Freemasons Education Trust Veterinary Scholarships
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:Â Up to $10,000
Number available:Â Four awards
Applications open:Â 1 July 2026
Applications close:Â 1 October 2026
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.
The Freemasons Charity Paramedicine Scholarships
A new initiative designed to support students pursuing a qualification to become a Paramedic. This scholarship is available to those studying either on-campus or via distance learning at Whitireia/WelTec.
Value:Â Up to $5,000
Number Available:  Up to 10 scholarships. The program aims to ensure representation across the Southern Division, with at least one recipient intended from each district.
One $5,000 Scholarship may be awarded to students studying on-campus or two scholarships of $2,500 each may be awarded to Students studying by distance learning.
Applications open:Â Â 1 October 2026
Closing date:Â 30 December 2027
Heartland Bank Freemason Scholarships
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:Â One year's duration
Number available:Â Three awards
Applications open:Â 1 November 2026 (midnight start of day)
Closing date:Â 2 February 2027 (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 $6,000.00 each will be available, one per Division of Freemasons New Zealand. The Divisions are geographical - Northern, Central and Southern.
Freemasons University Scholarships applying for scholarships
These scholarships are open to students enrolled at participating universities, including Auckland, AUT, Waikato, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury, Lincoln, and Otago.
To qualify for a Freemasons New Zealand scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Excellence:Â Maintain a strong academic record.
- Citizenship:Â Be a New Zealand citizen or hold permanent New Zealand residency.
- Community Involvement:Â Demonstrate active participation in community activities.
- Leadership Potential:Â Show evidence of leadership abilities.
- Good Citizenship:Â Exhibit responsible and ethical behaviour.
Family association with Freemasonry is not a criterion for the award of a scholarship.