Study, train and compete with the support of Aotearoa New Zealand’s first athlete-friendly university.

Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa Massey University offers flexible study options, dedicated support and financial assistance to help you succeed academically and in your sport. Emerging and high performance athletes can balance university study with training, travel and competition.

The Massey Academy of Sport supports representative and high performance athletes to balance university study and sporting commitments. The programme is open to:

• Regional representatives through to professional athletes
• High level officials and coaches
• UTSNZ National Tertiary Championship representatives
• Massey’s Global Student-Athlete programme members
• Prime Ministers Scholarship recipients.

What Massey offers athletes

Within the Academy, our High Performance Coordinators work closely with you to plan your academic programme, manage travel and sport commitments and ensure you stay on track with your studies.

We understand the demands of elite sport and provide practical support to help you perform at your best.

Massey athletes also have access to:

• a travel fund to help with costs for international competition
• the annual Massey Blues Sports Awards
• sporting facilities on all of our campuses
• dedicated High Performance Coordinators
• academic planning and support
• athlete development opportunities.

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Massey Academy of Sport members

Academy of Sport members receive:

• academic planning assistance and advice
• access to the Academy of Sport Online Resource Hub
• webinars and on-campus sessions throughout each semester
• on-campus support sessions
• access to athlete development resources
• discounts on selected services and apparel when available.

Scholarships and Scholars Cohort

In addition to the support from the wider Academy programme, Massey athletes can apply for 1-year scholarships. Successful recipients will join the exclusive Academy of Sport Scholars Cohort and may receive a financial contribution and other scholarship support services including:

• Academy of Sport First Year Scholarship of up to $9500 value for first year students or those new to Massey
• Academy of Sport Returners Scholarship of up to $4500 for students in second year and above
• complimentary gym membership at on-campus Sport and Recreation Centres
• sport science services including strength and conditioning, nutrition and sport psychology
• practical group webinars on topics like anti-doping, media training, mental skills, public speaking, time management and self-promotion
• Massey Academy of Sport training apparel to wear and keep, in recognition of being in the Scholars Cohort
• individualised help with balancing your academic and sporting career through our High Performance Coordinators
• access to an Online Resource Hub with resources, recordings and information.

Current Canoe Slalom Scholars

Alumni Canoe Slalom Scholars​​​​​​​