Scholarships, Awards and Grants

Name - START Awards
Award Value - $2,000
Contact Person - Carol Fraser Ph 815 4321 extn 8018 Email cfraser@unitec.ac.nz
Provider - Unitec

Applications for Unitec START Awards are now open for domestic students!

To be eligible for a START Award you must be studying full-time in a programme at least a year long (i.e. over two semesters), and be studying in their first year at Unitec.

The $2,000 award goes towards the recipient’s course costs at the end of the full year the award has been applied for.  For example, successful applicants who started their studies in semester 1 2013, will be awarded the monies at the end of Semester 2; successful applicants due to start their studies in Semester 2, 2013 will receive the awards monies at the end of Semester 1, 2014.

The START Award monies will paid out to the successful recipients provided they achieve passing grades to complete their programme, or achieve passing grades that allow them to progress to the next year of study in their diploma/degree programme.

Applicants must provide contact details for a referee we can contact, as a key part of your application.  Please ensure you have your referee’s permission before providing us their details.

NOTE: The START Award is open to domestic students only at Unitec.

Click here to complete the application form now!

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