Scholarships and Awards

2023 Unitec New Student Scholarships - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for ākonga considering study. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first year of study. Anyone who is new to Unitec and who would benefit from a little financial support, is encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

 Applications for 2023 are closed. 

Open 3rd September 2022 | Closes 23rd January 2023

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be enrolling for the first time at Unitec; and 
• be starting in a programme from Level 3 - 8  (a certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) in Semester 1, 2023, which takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete.

Please read the Unitec New Student Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection bases

Schools may have preferences that they consider when reviewing scholarship applications. These preferences are used in combination with individuals' responses to scholarship application questions and Unitec priority group goals.

Schools Preferences List 2023: 

School	Preference
Applied Business	To be advised
Architecture	New entrants into the B Architectural Studies, B Landscape Architecture, NZ Diploma in Interior Design (Residential), and NZ Diploma in Interior Design (Residential).
Bridging Education/Community Studies	To be advised
Building Construction	To be advised
Computer Science & Engineering	New entrants into the B Computing Systems and B Applied Technology
Creative Industries	New entrants into the B Design & Contemporary Art and B Performing & Screen Arts
Environmental & Animal Sciences	No preference, open to all new entrants
Healthcare & Social Practice	New Māori and Pacific entrants into the B Nursing, B Health Science (Medical Imaging) and B Social Practice
Trades & Services	To be advised

 

2024 Scholarships for School Leavers - $1500 - $3000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Links to individual scholarships information pages

Please go to the respective pages below for scholarship details and information on how to apply. You may apply for any of the three scholarships you are eligible to be considered for. Each scholarship has different regulations. Please take the time to read through the regulations to find out if you are eligible to be considered for more than one of the scholarship programmes.

1. Unitec School Leavers Scholarship.

This scholarships assists secondary or kura school leavers commencing study at Unitec.

2. Unitec Vocational Pathway Scholarship

This scholarships assists school leavers who have completed at least one vocational pathway programme at Unitec and then choose to commence study at Unitec in a certificate, diploma or degree level programme. 

3. Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship.

This scholarships supports and engages Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo graduates into tertiary studies at Unitec. It also helps with connecting recipients with Unitec’s Māori community. 

 

Āheinga Equity Scholarship - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Industry Scholarship - $4,000 - Hamza Qazi: hqazi@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Applications for this scholarship have now closed. 

Te Pou Angitū - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for ākonga/learners considering study. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first year of study.

Scholarship recipients are expected to be involved and participate in the Unitec Māori Community.

2024 Applications for new student scholarships are open

Round 1: Open 1st September 2023 | Closes 31st January 2024

Round 2: Open 16 February 2024 | Closes 11th March 2024

Apply Now - Unitec scholarships for new students

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must: 

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• be enrolling for the first time at Unitec in Semester 1, 2024
• be enrolled as a Māori student
• be starting in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete.

Please read the 2024 Te Pou Angitū Scholarship Regulations for more information on requirements, the application questions and selection processes.

Included in the application is a section for ākonga to provide their Whakapapa utilising this Pepehā Template.

Selection Bases

A selection committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on:

• responses to the scholarship application questions; and
• preference may be given to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to begin their tertiary studies at Unitec.

Te Pou Aupiki - $1,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their next steps. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first year of the new programme of study.

Scholarship recipients are expected to be involved in the Unitec Māori Community. 

Applications for Semester 2, 2023 have closed

This scholarship will be awarded for one semester

Opens 10th August 2023 Closes 28th August 2023

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Eligibility

To be eligible, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be enrolled as a Māori student;
• have completed a Level 3-8 programme at Unitec and are beginning a new programme of study at Unitec in semester 2, 2023;
• be enrolled in a Level 4-8 programme (diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete; and
• have a GPA of 3.5 (which is a B minus average) or above, in your most recent semester of study.

Please read the Semester 2 2023 Te Pou Aupiki Scholarship Regulations for more information on requirements, the application questions and selection processes.

A section for ākonga to include their Whakapapa is included in the scholarship application. It follows this Pepehā Template.

Selection Bases

A selection committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on:

• GPA scores;
• responses to the application questions; and 
• preference may be given to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to continue their studies.

Te Pou Hiranga - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities.

Applications for 2023 are closed.

Open 2nd November 2022 | Closes 20th March 2023

 

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be enrolled as a Māori student;
• have completed and passed a minimum of 60 credits within your current undergraduate degree (level 7 programme) at Unitec;
• be continuing in your current programme of study as a full-time (or pre-approved part-time) student; and
• have a GPA of 6.0 (which equates to a B+ average) or above, in your most recent semester of study for graded courses, or all PASS grades for Pass/Fail courses.

Please read the 2023 Te Pou Hiranga Scholarships Regulations for more information.

Selection Bases

The Selection Committee will review all eligible applications and will make award recommendations based on a combination of:

• GPA scores;
• responses to the scholarship questions; and
• may give preference to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to continue their studies.

Unitec Excellence Scholarships - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities. Learners who can demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to applying the essence of Ako – where everyone teaches and everyone learns - are encouraged to apply.

Applications for 2023 are closed.

Open 15th November 2022 | Closes 20th March 2023

 

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• have completed and passed a minimum of 60 credits within your current undergraduate degree (level 7 programme) at Unitec;
• be continuing in your current programme of study as a full (or pre-approved part-time) student;
• have at least one semester of study left to complete your current degree; and 
• have a GPA of 6.0 (which equates to a B+ average) or above in your most recent semester of study.

Please read the Unitec Excellence Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection bases

Award recommendations will be based on a combination of:

• GPA scores
• responses to the scholarship questions
• Unitec and Te Pūkenga priority group goals

Preference may be given to ākonga who:

• demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies

Unitec Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities.

Applications for 2023 are closed.

Opens 2nd November 2022 | Closes 20th March 2023

 

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be enrolled as a Pacific student;
• have completed and passed a minimum of 60 credits within your current undergraduate degree (level 7 programme) at Unitec;
• be continuing in your current programme of study as a full-time (or pre-approved part-time) student;
• have at least one semester of study left to complete your current programme; and
• have a GPA of 6.0 (which equates to a B+ average) or above in your most recent semester of study for graded courses, or all PASS grades for Pass/Fail courses.

Please read the 2023 Unitec Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection Bases

The Selection Committee will review all eligible applications and will make award recommendations based on a combination of:

• GPA scores;
• responses to the scholarship questions; and
• may give preference to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to continue their studies.

Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarships - $1,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their next steps. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first year of the new programme of study.

Pacific Learners who have done well in their studies and want to progress to a new programme, are encouraged to apply.

Applications for Semester 2 2023 have closed

This scholarship will be awarded for one semester of study

Opens 10th August 2023 | Closes 28th August 2023

Apply Now

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be enrolled as a Pacific student;
• be completing or have completed a Level 3-8 programme at Unitec and are beginning a new programme of study at Unitec in semester 2, 2023;
• be enrolling in a Level 4-8 programme (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete; and
• have a GPA of 3.5 (which is a B minus average) or above in your most recent semester of study.

Please read the Semester 2 2023 Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection bases

The following will be taken into account for all eligible applicants:

• Academic Achievement (GPA from the previous semester of study at Unitec will be considered).
• Motivation to succeed in your new course.
• Your aspirations to use your education to make a positive difference in society.

Preference may be given to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact  on their ability to continue their studies. 

Unitec Pacific Success Scholarships - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for ākonga considering study. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first semester of study. 

Scholarship recipients are expected to be involved and participate in the Unitec Pacific Community.

2024 applications for new student scholarships are open

Round 1: Open 1st September 2023 | Closes 31st January 2024

Round 2: Open 16 February 2024 | Closes 11th March 2024

Apply Now - Unitec scholarships for new students

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e. New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• be enrolling for the first time at Unitec in Semester 1 2024
• be enrolled as a Pacific student
• be starting a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete.

Please read the 2024 Unitec Pacific Success Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection bases

A selection committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on responses to the scholarship application questions. In combination with that, preference may be given to:

• learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to begin their tertiary studies at Unitec; and
• recent School leavers

Unitec Progression Scholarship - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in planning their next steps. This scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first year of a new programme of study. Learners who have done well in their studies and want to progress to a new programme, are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. 

Applications for 2023 are closed.

Opens 15th November 2022 | Round 1 Closed 23rd January 2023 | * Round 2 Closes 20th March 2023

*Note: Round 2 applications will be considered dependent on available funding

 

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be completing or have completed a Level 3 - 8 programme at Unitec;
• be enrolling in a new Level 3 - 8  programme that Unitec in Semester 1, 2023, which takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete; and
• have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in your most recent semester of study

Please read the Unitec Progression Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection bases

Award recommendations will be based on a combination of:

• GPA scores
• responses to the scholarship questions
• Unitec and Te Pūkenga priority group goals

Preference may be given to ākonga who:

• demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies

Whai Ake Māori Mentoring Scholarship - Tuakana - $1,000 - Jonyne Mariu-Komene jkomene@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Māia Centre -

Applications for 2023 are now closed. 

Open 3 November 2022 | Closes *extended closing date 21st February 2023

Purpose

The Whai Ake Māori mentoring programme aims to provide a strong support system for tauira Māori in tertiary education. The programme is designed to support tauira to engage with their culture throughout their journey at Te Whare Wānanga o Wairaka and to enhance their leadership capabilities.  

We want all tauira Māori who meet the eligiblity criteria and who can demonstrate a commitment to the Whai Ake programme to consider applying. 

Apply now

Eligibility for Whai Ake Maori Mentoring Scholarship - Mentors

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e. New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• be a current full-time tauira Māori enrolled in a diploma, degree or postgrad level Unitec programme
• have completed at least two semesters of study at Unitec in a certificate, diploma or degree
• be enrolled as a New Zealand Māori student

Please read our 2023 Whai Ake Tuakana Regulations for more information

Selection Criteria

As part of our shortlisting process we might give preference to applicants who:

• are aged between 18-25 years
• have previously completed Whai Ake as a Teina
• have been a Whai Ake Tuakana in previous years

All shorlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview. 

Need help or have more questions? Email the Whai ake i te Ara Tika Academic Co-ordinator Jonyne Mariu-Komene jkomene@unitec.ac.nz.

Still want more info? Find out more at Whai Ake Scholarship.

 

Whai Ake Māori Scholarships - Teina - $2,000 - Jonyne Mariu-Komene jkomene@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Maia Māori Centre -

Applications for 2023 are now closed

Open  27 September 2022 | Closes *extended closing date 21st February 2023

We want all tauira Māori who are new to tertiary education or new to Unitec to feel welcome to apply.

 

Eligibility for Whai Ake Māori Scholarship - Teina

To be eligible, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• be enrolling for the first time at Unitec in semester 1, 2023
• be starting in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete
• be enrolled as a New Zealand Māori.

Please read the Scholarship Regulations for full details.

Selection Criteria

As part of our shortlisting process, we might give preference to tauira who are aged between 18 - 25 years. However, your responses to the application questions and  in interview, are important to our final decisions. 

Need help or have more questions? Email the Whai ake i te Ara Tika Academic Co-ordinator Jonyne Mariu-Komene jkomene@unitec.ac.nz.

Still want more info? Find out more at Whai Ake Scholarship.

 

 

 

2023 Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarships - $2,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarships advisor. - Unitec -

Open 26th July 2023 | Closes *scholarship will remain open until funding has been exhausted 

Apply now

The Scholarship panel hope to review applications at the end of every month. And the scholarship will close when funding has been exhausted. 

Eligibility for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarships 

 

Please read the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection Bases

The Selection Committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on a combination of:

• responses to the scholarship questions;
• Unitec and Te Pūkenga priority group goals – namely to achieve parity for Māori, Pacific and Under 25 students, and enhance the success of Disabled and Neurodiverse learners, first in family to pursue tertiary education, sole parents, and ākonga with low prior achievement; and
• preference may be given to ākonga who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies.

ADHB Health Workforce Scholarship - Varies - Maori students please contact Aroha Waaka Nurse Educator Maori Health & Workforce Development at ArohaW@adhb.govt.nz. Pacific student please contact Augustina Reid Nurse Educator Pacific Health & Workforce Development at augustinar@adhb.govt.nz or Abel Smith Director of Nursing Pacific at AbelS@adhb.govt.nz for further information - A+ Trust Auckland District Health Board -

These scholarships are designed to grow our Māori nursing and midwifery workforce at Auckland DHB to ensure that we are meeting our obligation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and enable equitable workforce participation for Māori. This endeavor recognizes that Māori caring for Māori is crucial to culturally responsive and competent care as well as helping eliminate health inequities experienced by our indigenous Māori population. Provision of scholarships to Māori is aimed at eliminating financial barriers to tertiary education and enabling potential in our communities.

Open and Close Dates

Opening dates for the scholarship - October / December each year

Please read the A+ Trust - ADHB Health Workforce Scholarships Programme 2019-2025 document for more information.

Applicant Guidelines

A+ Trust in partnership with Auckland DHB are pleased to provide undergraduate scholarships to nursing students in their region from 2019-2025. Applicants will need to complete this form thoroughly and legibly and provide any supportive documentation as required. This form is to be used for undergraduate registered nursing scholarships only.

Who is eligible to apply for this scholarship?

• Scholarships will only be available to students enrolled in the following tertiary education institutions: Massey University Albany, Auckland University of Technology, UNITEC, University of Auckland and Manukau Institute of Technology, WINTEC (for Midwifery students only).
• You will be a New Zealand Citizen or New Zealand permanent resident to be eligible for any of the scholarships.
• You will not be able to hold a scholarship within this programme and at the same time hold another scholarship from another DHB.
• You will be of New Zealand Maori ethnicity and can describe your whakapapa
• You will be of indigenous Pacific island ethnicity (for midwifery and enrolled nurse scholarships only)
• Maori applicants will be eligible for midwifery, registered nursing and enrolled nursing scholarships
• Pacific applicants will be eligible for midwifery and enrolled nursing scholarships

Exclusions

• Those wishing to study at the postgraduate level are not eligible for these scholarships.
• Students who are not Māori or Pacific island descent.

Advanced Energy Technology Scholarship - $5,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec and MIT -

Te Pūkenga recognises that financial support is essential for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides financial support and the opportunity to participate in industry work placement opportunities in their 2nd or 3rd year of study, organised through the Research and Industry team(s).  

Applications for 2024 will open in January. 

Open January 2024 | Closes March 2024

To be eligible, you must:  

• be Māori or Pacific descent, or
• be a woman (assigned female at birth and/or self-identify as female); and
• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident; and
• be enrolled or commencing study in one of the below Level 6 and above programmes: New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical), Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical)
• have applied/ or be enrolled at MIT or Unitec.  

Please read the regulations for further information:

• Unitec Regulations for Advanced Energy Technology Scholarship 
• MIT Regulations for Advanced Energy Technology Scholarship 

Anna Smith Nursing Scholarship for Pacific Students - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Applications for 2023 are open.

Open 11 September 2023 | Closes 25 September 2023 at 11:45pm 

Eligibility for The Anna Smith Nursing Scholarship

Archiland Architectural and Construction Community Impact Scholarship - Up to $5,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarships advisor. - Archiland -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides both financial support and industry mentoring opportunities provided by the Sponsor.

Not available in 2023. 

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be fluent in Mandarin
• be enrolled full-time in one of the below Level 6 and above programmes
  • New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
  • New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Construction Management)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Surveying
  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies
  • Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics)
  • Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management)
  • Bachelor of Construction (Property Development)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil)
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
  • Master of Architecture (Professional)
  • Master of Architecture
  • Master of Landscape Architecture
• have completed a minimum of 120 credits (equivalent of 1 year of full-time study)  in one of the above programmes at Unitec
• have a GPA of 3.0 (a C+ average) or above in your most recent semester of study.

Please read the Archiland Architecture and Construction Community Impact Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection Criteria

The selection committee review all eligible applications and will make award recommendations based on a combination of:

• responses to the scholarship questions;
• GPA scores; and
• Unitec priority group goals - namely to achieve parity for Māori, Pacific and Under 25 students, and enhance the success of Disabled and Neurodiverse learners, sole parents, and ākonga with carers responsibilities.

Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship 2024 - TBA - Email secretary@blsst.co.nz - Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust -

Applications for 2024 are closed

Open 1 July 2023 | Close 31 August 2023

Application Criteria

Women who are:

• New Zealand citizens
• At least 25 years old on 1 September 2023
• Enrolled in an NZQA -approved education programme, undertaken in NZ
• Have a proven record of academic achievement
• Able to use the scholarship in the 2024 academic year  

Applicants will be notified of the trustees’ decision in late October or November 2023. Payment will be made on receipt of evidence of acceptance into your programme of study.

How to apply

For more information and to download an application form, please go to the webpage Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

Bold Innovators Scholarship - More than $5,000 - Gregor Steinhorn gsteinhorn@unitec.ac.nz - Tūāpapa Rangahau (Research and Enterprise Office) Unitec Institute of Technology -

Applications for the Bold Innovators Scholarship 2023 are closed.

The award includes a $5,000 scholarship, a $500 weekly stipend (payable for up to 14 weeks), negotiated access to Unitec’s facilities (for example, the library, workshops, studios) and professional mentoring.

Only New Zealand and Australian citizens and residents are eligible for this scholarship.

For more information, download the Bold Innovators Scholarship brochure.

Diverse Gender Scholarship - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. Ally Network ally@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec is committed to providing an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity, by identifying and addressing barriers that diverse students face when engaged in tertiary study.  This scholarship is intended to address some of the unique barriers diverse gender students encounter.

Applications for 2023 are closed. 

Open 4th November 2022 | Closes 20th March 2023

 

Eligibility for Diverse Gender Scholarship

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must:

• identify as outside the gender binary. This can include but is not limited to transgender, intersex, gender fluid, gender queer, gender questioning
• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• have applied or already be enrolled, full-time (or part-time by exception), in an undergraduate certificate, diploma or degree, or a postgraduate certificate or diploma (Level 3 to 8) programme, that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete

*For the purposes of this scholarship Diverse Gender includes tangata ira tane, FtM, MtF, transsexual, fa'afafine, transgender, whakawahine, transmen, transwomen, akava'ine, leiti, intersex, genderqueer and gender-neutral people.

Please read the Diverse Gender Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection Bases

The Selection Committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on a combination of:

• responses to the scholarship questions;
• feedback from Referee identified on the application;
• Unitec priority group goals – namely to achieve parity for Māori, Pacific and Under 25 students, and enhance the success of Disabled and Neurodiverse learners, sole parents, and ākonga with carers responsibilities; and

Preference is given to students who:

• demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies
• are first-time applicants who have not received the Diverse Gender Scholarship before

Flame Stoppers Māori & Pasifika Quantity Surveyor Excellence Scholarship - up to $8,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Flame Stoppers Ltd -

Applications closed for 2022

Flame Stoppers Ltd is New Zealand’s leading provider of Passive Fire Protection. We are committed to positive change in the construction industry and are proud to give back to the industry and local communities. Care is at the heart of what we do and we’re passionate about making a difference. 

We would like to encourage & mentor high achieving Māori & Pasifika Quantity Surveyors to become leaders in the industry and also their communities. 

We believe by supporting high achieving Māori & Pasifika Quantity Surveyors we will not only bring positive change to the industry, but also to the Māori & Pasifika communities.

 

Award Conditions and Application Form

Eligibility

You must be:

• of Māori or Pacific descent
• a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• a member of the New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZQIS)
• enrolled in the Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics) – Unitec
• enrolling into the second year of the degree in 2022

Selection criteria

• Academic achievement as demonstrated in course results to date
• Motivation to achieve in their study and in the industry
• Openness and willingness to learn

Please read the Award Conditions and Application Form for more information.

More Information

NZIQS are administering the Scholarship applications on behalf of Flame Stoppers Ltd. 

Fred Tschopp Landscape Architecture Scholarship - $3,000 - Matthew Bradbury mbradbury@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Fred Tschopp Endowment Fund (administered by Fred Tschopp Trust and Unitec) -

The Fred Tschopp Senior Scholarship is made possible by a generous Endowment made by its Founder Fred Jr. and the New Zealand and California Tschopp Family.

The award commemorates the life and achievements of Fred Tschopp Senior, a Swiss-American certified landscape architect who pioneered modern, innovative landscape architecture in New Zealand during the years 1929-1932. Fred Tschopp Snr. is thought to be the first trained and registered landscape architect who practised in this country. He is recognised in refereed publications as New Zealand's first modern practitioner.

The Fred Tschopp Senior Scholarship is a Fees Award given to an entry level student who satisfies the following criteria through the presentation of a portfolio and a two page written statement of your research proposal and the way that the research work will ‘honour the legacy of Fred Tschopp Snr.’. This will be presented to the Tschopp Scholarship panel.  (Or submitted via email)  
The successful student will be selected on the basis that their design portfolio and research statement demonstrates:

More information on the landscape career of Fred Tschopp.

Application for the scholarship closes on October of the year prior to study so please get your application in to the Academic Administration Team academicadministration@unitec.ac.nz as soon as possible.

To apply for the scholarship, please email your portfolio to the Academic Administration team.

The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students

GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship - $10,000 - For all general enquiries email: scholarship@nzic.govt.nz - GCSB -

Open 1 July 2023 | Closes  1 October 2023

The value of this award is $10,000, which can be spread over three years depending on your study plans. Note, no more than $5,000 will be allocated in any one year. 

Apply now

Eligibility 

To be eligible, you must:

• be a student over the age of 18 years who identifies as female
• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be in your second, or subsequent year of full time tertiary study (including Honours and Masters students)
• have enrolled, or been accepted into a full time degree majoring in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand for the next academic year. Note: the STEM disciplines GCSB are interested in include computer science, cyber security, technology, mathematics, computer engineering, and data science

Applicants should demonstrate 

• proven leadership qualities and/or experience
• voluntary work (including coaching and mentoring)
• commitment to pursuing a STEM career
• clear understanding of the importance of STEM for New Zealand
• academic achievement and excellence.

Successful scholarship winners will be notified in November 2023.

For more information and to complete an application form, visit the GCSB website.

Click to download a Women in STEM brochure. 

International Student Hardship Grants - Up to $500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

International students who haver been affected financially by COVID-19 and/or are in genuine temporary financial hardship can apply for a grant of up to $500.

Applications need to be assessed in line with Immigration NZ requirements. 

Details on how to apply for a hardship grant will be available after semester 1 starts.

International Student Scholarships - TBA - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec -

Discounts and scholarships have been withdrawn for Semester 1 2023 pending a Te Pūkenga strategic assessment which will produce a national approach.

Kā Pūtea Scholarships - $1,500 - 5,000 - funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz - Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu -

kā Pūtea Scholarships are not available to first year students who are eligible for the Fees Free initiative.

Applications for 2023 are now closed

Open 6 February 2022 | Closes 7 April 2023

There are 58 Undergraduate Targeted Scholarships available for individuals studying a Certificate to level 7 and 24 Postgraduate Scholarships. 

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must: 

• be enrolled as a Māori student
• be a registered Ngāi Tahu member 
• have evidence of previous years’ study i.e. academic transcript
• have an outline of Ngā Tahu/ Papatipu Rūnanga involvement
• have a Statement of support for your application i.e. a letter from a Ngāi Tahu member or Ngāi Tahu associated group who can attest to your suitability for a Kā Pūtea Scholarship.

Application Criteria

• Prepared essay (no more than 1,000 words
• Undergraduate question: Please explain how you plan to use the skills and knowledge obtained from your tertiary studies to show evidence of reciprocity to Ngāi Tahu iwi, whānau and hapū.
• Postgraduate question: Select ONE of the below seven key areas and provide an essay discussing how your qualification(s) will impact the advancement of Ngāi Tahu in your chosen area.
  • Mahinga kai
  • Whakapapa
  • Whenua/Taiao
  • Mahi Toi
  • Hauora
  • Mātauranga
• NB: Supporting documentation must be verified copies of originals 

Click here for full criteria and application form 

Kate Edger - Women in Fine Arts Award in Memory of Carol Schofield - $2,000 - awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust -

Applications for 2023 are now closed.

Open October 2022 | Closes 28 April 2023

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must be:

• a women;
• a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident 
• enrolled full time in the third year or above of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or Design and Contemporary Art

Each applicant for these awards must submit their application on the current prescribed application form, together with the following:

• a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a certified digital document from the tertiary institution);
• a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;
• confirmation that a confidential report has been sought from one referee

For more information and application forms, visit the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust website

Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust - NZ Contemporary Art Award - $5,000 - Queries can be directed to Katrina Ford: awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - The Kate Edger Charitable Trust -

The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust is pleased to announce, in conjunction with the NZ Contemporary Art Trust, that applications for the 2023 NZ Contemporary Art Award are now open. The Award is intended to foster greater understanding of and engagement with contemporary art in New Zealand and to encourage awareness of the benefits of art to society. 

Applications for 2023 are now closed.

Applications

The Award is available for a student who will be enrolled in 2023 in the third year or above of a degree or post-graduate degree in an Arts-related area at a NZQA-accredited tertiary institute in the Auckland or Northland region. 

One Award of $5000 is available to contribute towards the payment of academic fees.

Application forms are available on their website

 

Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Macandrew Award in Performing Arts - $5000 to assist with payment of fees - Scholarships Team on scholarships@unitec.ac.nz - The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust -

Key Dates

Applications for 2023 are now closed. 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for the Macandrew Award in Performing Arts must be:

• Women; the successful candidate must live in West Auckland
• New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents
• Enrolled full time in the third year of the Performing and Screen Arts Programme

 

Recipient Selection Criteria

• the applicant’s academic record; (for the purpose of this award, academic merit will be assessed from the GPA or GPE obtained over the applicant’s first two years of graded study in the Performing and Screen Arts Programme at Unitec)
• the applicant’s referee’s report
• the applicant’s need for financial assistance
• the applicant’s aspirations for the future
• any special circumstances, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered relevant

Full Award Regulations

 

 

Kate Edger Foundation Award - $2,000 - awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust -

Applications for 2023 are now closed

Closing date

20 February 2023

Purpose

The purpose of the Foundation Award is to assist women who have completed a full-time foundation level course (totalling 120 points at tertiary level) into the next step in their tertiary studies.

These awards help cover the course costs for those women now enrolled in full-time study for their first degree or diploma, at an approved institution in the Auckland area.

Unitec is an approved institution for this higher level study.

For more information and application forms, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.

Click here for full criteria and application form

Kate Edger Master's Degree Awards - $8,000 - awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust -

Applications for 2023 are now closed

Closing date

31 January 2023

Eligibility

Applicants for a Master’s Degree Award must be:
a) women;
b) New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents;
c) enrolled or preparing to enrol full time for a Master’s Degree at one of the following
Institutes: the University of Auckland,  AUT, Manukau Institute of Technology, Unitec, Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design, or Laidlaw
College.

In making these awards, the selection committee shall give consideration to:
a) applicant’s academic record;
b) applicant’s referees’ reports;
c) applicant’s need for financial assistance;
d) applicant’s aspirations for the future;
e) any special circumstances e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered
relevant.

Each applicant for these awards must submit her application on the current prescribed
application form, together with:
a) a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a
certified digital document from the tertiary institution);
b) a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;
c) confirmation that confidential references have been sought from two referees.

For more information, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.

Click here for full criteria and application form 

 

Kate Edger Postgraduate Diploma Awards - $8,000 - awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust -

Applications for 2023 are now closed. 

Closing date

21 November 2022

Eligibility

Applicants for the Postgraduate Diploma Awards must be:

a) women;
b) New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents;
c) enrolled or planning to enrol full time for a Postgraduate Diploma, for the following
academic year, at the University of Auckland,  AUT, Manukau Institute of Technology, Unitec, Whitecliffe College of Art and Design, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau campuses), Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi (Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau campuses), or Te Rito Maioha (Whangarei or Manukau campuses).
 

In making these awards, the selection committee shall give consideration to:

a) the applicant’s academic record;
b) the applicant’s referee’s report;
c) the applicant’s need for financial assistance;
d) the applicant’s aspirations for the future;
e) any special circumstances, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered
relevant.

Each applicant for these awards must submit her application on the current prescribed
application form, together with:

a) a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a
certified digital document from the tertiary institution);
b) a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;
c) confirmation that a confidential report has been sought from one referee.

For more information, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.

Click here for full criteria and application form

Kate Edger Practicum Awards - $7,500 - awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust -

Applications for 2023 are now closed

Closing date

13 February 2023

Purpose

To assist a woman to carry out study for a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a required practicum component.  Up to four awards will be made for a year of study that requires a student to undertake a practicum which is usually unpaid and involves travel or residence away from home.

This award is administered by the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust.

Eligibility

Applicants for the Practicum Award must be:

a) women;
b) New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents;
c) enrolled or preparing to enrol full time for their 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor’s Degree or for a Postgraduate Diploma or Master’s Degree at one of the following Institutes: the University
of Auckland, AUT, Manukau Institute of Technology, Unitec, NorthTec, Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau campuses), or Te Whare Wānanga O Awanuiārangi (Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai Tokerau cmapuses).

In making this award, the selection committee shall give consideration to:

a) the applicant’s academic records;
b) the applicant’s referee’s report;
c) the applicant’s need for financial assistance;
d) the financial impact of the practicum requirements;
e) the applicant’s aspirations for the future;
f) any special circumstances, e.g. family responsibilities, personal disability, considered
relevant.

Each applicant for this award must submit her application on the current prescribed
application form, together with:

a) a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a
certified digital document from the tertiary institution);
b) a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;
c) confirmation that a confidential reference has been sought from one referee;
d) a copy of the practicum requirements for the course signed by a staff member. This should
give length and possible location of the practicum.

For more information and application forms, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.

Click here for full criteria and application form

 

Keystone Key Partner Scholarships 2024 - $5,000 per annum ($2,500 per semester) - Keystone Trust: info@keystonetrust.org.nz - Keystone Trust -

 

Key dates for 2024 scholarship applications

Open  1 June | Closes 1 September 2023

Apply now

Keystone Trust offers students a hand-up into property-related tertiary studies. They have a limited number of scholarships each year for school leavers and tertiary students already studying property and construction-related degrees. Keystone look for motivated students from backgrounds where financial hardship may prevent them from following their tertiary goals. As well as financial support, they also provide mentoring as part of the Keystone Partner Scholarships.

Students from the following programmes are encouraged to apply:

• Bachelor of Construction
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor of Engineering

Find out more about the Keystone Key Partner Scholarships. Each of the Key Partner scholarships have their own criteria. Information and application processes are online for school leavers and tertiary students.

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible, you must:

• be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand
• have successfully completed at least one year of course work by the end of 2023

Each Scholarship includes:

• One year's financial assistance of $5,500 towards course costs/ accommodation/ travel costs/ living/ tuition costs
• the experience of being directly supported and mentored by a Key Scholarship Partner company team member 
• site visits
• industry networking opportunities
• student workshops
• access to an engaged alumni
• plus all the benefits of being a part of the wider Keystone Whanau, family 

Māori & Pasifika Trades Training Scholarships - Full tuition fees - MPTT Scholarships Manager at mptt@unitec.ac.nz - Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) -

Background

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) involves polytechnics, industry training organisations, support organisations, and industry all working together to stand behind you, to support you and connect you right into the heart of building, construction and infrastructure trades jobs. The Government is making your journey a little easier with free full tuition training to those that qualify.

These scholarships cover the tuition fees for various trades programmes, as well as helping you progress towards an apprenticeship and into a job.

 

 

Selection criteria

• Be of Māori or Pacific descent
• Be aged 16 - 40 at the time of course start date 
• Be enrolled in an eligible programme at Unitec 
• Complete work-ready workshops during the course (MPTT scholarship only)
• Demonstrate a desire to succeed in the trades industry 
• Be committed to completing the programme

If there are more applicants than places available, those with a good academic record or with relevant work experience will be given preference for selection.

Eligible trades programmes

• New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
• New Zealand Certificate Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
• New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
• New Zealand Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
• New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry pathway (Level 3)

How to apply

Step 1

To apply for an MPTT scholarship, you need to be enrolled in an eligible programme first.

Apply for an eligible programme »

Step 2

Once enrolled in an eligible programme, complete the scholarship application form and attend an interview.
Approximately 100+ scholarships are provided annually. 2022 scholarship's offering is subject to TEC funding.

Apply Now

 

Master of Applied Practice (Social Practice) Scholarship - $4,000 - Dr Helen Gremillion hgremillion@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

The scholarship is open to Domestic students only

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

 

Master of Applied Technology (Computing) Scholarship - $2,000 - Dr Iman Ardekani iardekani@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application Details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details and eligibility criteria.

The scholarship is open to Domestic students only.

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master of Architecture (Professional) Scholarships - Up to $15,000 - Contact Annabel Pretty apretty@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Award Details

Master of Architecture (Professional) Top Achiever Scholarship

Award Value: $15,000 (over 2 years)

Number Available: 2

Master of Architecture (Professional) Scholarship

Award Value: $5000

Number Available: 11

Application Details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

The scholarship is open to Domestic students, only. 

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master of Architecture Scholarship - $2,000 - Associate Professor Matthew Bradbury mbradbury@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

The scholarship is open to Domestic students only

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master of Creative Practice Scholarship - $3,500 - Rebecca Wood rwood@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application Details

These scholarships are available to support talented students studying towards a Master of Creative Practice programme at Unitec.

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

The scholarship is open to Domestic students, only.

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master of Environmental and Animal Sciences Scholarships - $5,000 - Professor Peter de Lange pdelange@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Please read the Master Scholarship Guidelines for full details

The scholarship is open to Domestic students only.

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master of Landscape Architecture Scholarship - $4,000 - Associate Professor Matthew Bradbury mbradbury@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

The scholarship is open to Domestic students only.

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master Scholarships for Māori Students - $7,000 - Hinekura Smith hsmith2@unitec.ac.nz or Toni Rewiri trewiri@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Master Scholarships for Pacific Students - $5,000 - Daisy Bentley-Gray dbentleygray@unitec.ac.nz for application requirements and details. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Application details

Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.

This scholarship is open to Domestic students only.

Applications for this scholarship have now closed

Maynard Marks - Property and Building Consultancy Excellence Scholarship - up to $5,000 to assist with education related costs - Scholarships Team: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz - Maynard Marks – Property and Building Consultancy -

Applications for 2023 are now closed

Open 16th February 2023 | Closes 28th March 2023

 

 

 

Supporting emerging talent is key to ensuring the quality of our built environment continues to address and solve the challenges presented to the construction industry. The delivery of successful building projects is dependent on hard work, innovation, and best practice solutions. It also involves the successful collaboration of multiple disciplines.

Eligibility

To apply you must:

• Be currently enrolled fulltime in their first or second year of one of the below programmes: 
  • Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics)
  • Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management)
  • Bachelor of Construction (Property Development)
  • New Zealand Diploma in Architectural Technology
  • New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil)
• Be a New Zealand citizen or holder of a New Zealand Permanent Resident visa
• Have not completed a tertiary level degree or diploma at Unitec or any other Tertiary Education Provider.

 

Please read the 2023 Maynard Marks - Property and Building Consultancy Excellence Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection Criteria

The following will be taken into account for all eligible applicants:

• Motivation to succeed in their chosen course and pursue a career in the building industry, as demonstrated in the Scholarship application.
• Demonstrated understanding of the value of the community in relation to the building industry.
• Personal achievements, showing extra-curricular excellence such as community activities and/or others, as demonstrated in the Scholarship application.
• Priority may also be given to:
  • First in family to pursue higher education
  • Students who would experience significant hardship due to the cost of living while studying.

 

New Horizons - Scholarships for Women - $1,000 - 4,000 - enquiries@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz - New Horizons - For Womens Trust -

Key dates for 2023

The next awards cycle will open online on 17th July, 2023.

Awards and applications

The Team at New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura are streamlining their processes. The intention is to remove barriers to access so that more women have the opportunity to be considered for awards.

Previously, Unitec featured their Second-chance Education Study Awards, which were for Foundation/Diploma Study Awards and Degree Study Awards. These second chance awards were for women who were engaging in tertiary education for the first time.

Looking ahead, it will be great to see what awards are offered that Unitec can promote to students. In the meantime, for more information please go to the New Horizons for Women's website. Their facebook page also lists great opportunities as they come up, including internship opportunities and scholarships for women from other organisations.

Unitec will include a link to the application portal here, when applications open.

Contact Details: enquiries@newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz

 

Ngā Pou Karahipi - $2,000 - Scholarships Team: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Institute of Technology -

• Te Pou Angitū – to encourage Māori students thinking about studying at Unitec for the first time, to pursue their goals and study with Unitec.

• Te Pou Aupiki –  to encourage Māori students who are completing or have already completed their programme at Unitec, to continue to a new, higher level programme of study

• Te Pou Hiranga - to support high achieving  Māori students in undergraduate degrees, who are motivated to make a positive difference in society, with financial and mentoring support.

Click on the above links for application forms or for more information about each Karihipi, or contact the Scholarships Team.

Ngā Taonga Mātauranga o Ngā Pou Mana Scholarships - $1,500 to $2,000 - Email scholarships@ngapoumana.org.nz - Ngā Pou Mana -

Unitec students who are studying in an allied health pathway, at any level,or studying to build their understanding of Te Ao Māori, are encouraged to apply for these scholarships. For an overview of the different scholarships offered, please go to the Ngā Pou Mana Scholarships page.

Applications for 2022 are closed. 

Open: 18th July 2022 | Closes: 1st September 2022

Eligibility

You must be of Māori descent and be able to provide some details of your whakapapa

Additionally:

for Category 2 - Ngā Pou Mana Kete Aronui mō te tauira: You must be studying in an allied health pathway at any level (certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate, masters, PhD or doctorate)

for Cateogry 3 - Ngā Pou Mana Mātauranga Māori: you must be a member of Ngā Pou Mana and entering into study or are in study to build your understanding of Te Ao Māori.

Note: Medical, Pharmacy and Nursing students and professionals cannot apply for Ngā Pou Mana awards.

Applications

The application form is available to download when applications are open.

Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships - $10,000 - $20,000 per year - Email ngarimu.scholarship@education.govt.nz - Ministry of Education -

2024 applications are closed.

Open 30 June 2023 | Closes 13 August, 8 September (VET)

The 2023/2024 Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship applications close Sunday 13 August 2023 for University study, and 8 September 2023 for vocational education and training.

In 2024, the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Scholarship Fund Board will award:

• Three Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarships, valued at $10,000 each
• Three Undergraduate scholarships, valued at up to $30,000 each at $10,000 per annum for a maximum of three years
• One Master scholarship valued up to $20,000: $10,000 per year of full-time study for up to two years

 

Eligibility 

To be eligible for these scholarships, you must be

• of Māori descent
• enrolling in or already enrolled to continue tertiary study (Certificate and Diplomas (VET only), Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Doctoral Degree)
• able to describe ngā āhuatanga (characteristics) you possess that are similar to those of the 28th (Māori) Battalion soldiers. 

Application Criteria

• confirmation of enrolment at a tertiary institution
• written confirmation of your whakapapa by a kaumātua or Māori leader 
• endorsement of your academic achievement and suitability to study or for VET applicants participating in 'hands-on' eligible programmes only, endorsement of your portfolio of work
• a statement that demonstrates your language capabilities and experiences in the use of Te Reo Māori
• statements about ngā āhuatanga (characteristics) you demonstrate that are similar to the 28th (Māori) Battalion soldiers.

For more information please visit the Ministry of Education website. 

Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) - Scholarships & Grants - Varies - grants@nzno.org.nz - Nursing Education and Research Foundation -

NERF Scholarships & Grants

The Foundation have multiple scholarships and grants currently open. To see a full range of the scholarships and grants offered click here.  Eligibility information for the Foundation's 2023 scholarships and grants is listed in this document. 

Key dates

Applications for 2023 will open in November 2022 and close 10th February 2023.

Undergraduate Study Scholarship

Scholarship value: Up to $2,000.

How to apply

Unitec will add a link to the application form here when applications open.

Important to-dos from the 2022 application 

• Make sure you use the latest version of the application form! Applications on outdated forms will not be considered.
• Read Zoë Tipa's guest editorial in Kai Tiaki Nursing Research The significance of kaupapa Māori research methodology (PDF, 419KB) for information that may be useful to you when considering applying for scholarships and grants.

Eligibility

You must be a:

• Bachelor of Nursing student who has successfully completed year two of your programme;
• Current NZNO financial member with priority given to those who have not received a grant in the previous two years. Know someone who would like to apply but isn’t a current member? Contact our membership team on 0800 28 38 48 option 2, email membership@nzno.org.nz or click here to fill the form out online. 

Selection

Applicants must demonstrate:

• academic achievement
• contribution to Nursing (for example support offered to fellow students, going the extra mile for patients)
• contribution to the community (for example invovlement in activities outside of nursing - may include family commitments, volunteerism, cultural commitments)
• inclusion of up to two referees who will write a letter of support for the applicant and be available for contact via phone.

Have any questions?

Email grants@nzno.org.nz with any specific questions you may have.

NZ Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) Excellence Scholarship 2023 - $5,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association -

  

Applications for 2023 are closed.

Open 29 May 2023 | Close 05 July 2023

Eligibility Criteria for NZCBIA Scholarship (in partnership with Kohler)

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be currently enrolled fulltime (minimum of 60 credits) in their first or second year in one of the below programmes:

Be as a first year student in:

• NZ Diploma in Interior Design (Residential); or
• NZ Diploma in Interior Design (Commercial); or
• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Civil); or
• New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Electrical); or
• New Zealand Diploma in Surveying; or
• New Zealand Diploma in Architecture Technology; or
• New Zealand Diploma in Construction; or
• Master of Landscape Architecture; or
• Master of Architecture (Professional)

OR

Be a first or second year  student in:

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil); or
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical); or
• Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management); or
• Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics); or
• Bachelor of Construction (Property Development); or
• Bachelor of Applied Technology – Electrotechnology; or
• Bachelor of Architecture Studies; or 
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 

AND

• Completed at least one semester (60 credits) in one of the above programmes.
• Achieved an average grade of B- or above for their previous semester’s study.
• Be intending to pursue a career in the building industry, as demonstrated in the Scholarship Application.

As part of the scholarship application an academic referee’s contact details are required.

​Please read the 2023 NZCBIA Excellence Scholarship Regulations for full details

Selection bases

Preference will be given to:

• Academic merit; as demonstrated in their previous semester(s) study.
• Learners that have a motivation to pursue a career in the building industry, as demonstrated in the Scholarship application.
• Personal achievements, showing extra-curricular excellence such as community activities and otherwise, as demonstrated in the scholarship application.

Application Details

Please have the following information ready before you start the application as you cannot save and return to it:

Short Answers (approx 150 words) to the following questions:

• Why are you interested in your programme of study?  What motivates you to succeed in your studies?
• What are your future career aspirations? How do you plan on becoming a leader within your industry?
• Please list any extracurricular activities you're currently involved in or any other personal achievements you would like to highlight to the selection committee.
• How will this Scholarship help support you in your studies?

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Okareka Charitable Trust Scholarship - Varies - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Okareka Charitable Trust -

Current and future students who completed high school in the past 24 months are encouraged to apply for this scholarship. The Okareka Charitable Trust especially welcomes applications from students in Building & Construction, Computing & Information Technology, Engineering and Health programmes. 

Key dates 

Open 13th October 2022 | Closed 31st October 2022

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must: 

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• have exited secondary school or kura within the 24 months prior to starting your study at Unitec
• be starting or already enrolled in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete.

 

The value of the scholarship varies dependent on the cost and length of programme for which the scholarship is awarded.

Please read the Okareka Charitable Trust Scholarship Regulations for more information on requirements. 

OneChoice Futures Grant - $5,000 - For more information or any questions regarding this scholarship, please email OneChoice on grants@onechoice.co.nz. - OneChoice -

Applications closed for 2021

 

The Award

The value of this grant is NZD $5,000 (total amount). This amount is paid as a one off payment to the winner.

This grant is offered annually to one person. Applications for the 2021-2022 grant is open until October 31, 2021.

Eligibility Criteria

1. To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited New Zealand Tertiary Education Institution and be studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in any of the following areas:

• Business – including any business related courses from any institution
• Finance – including actuarial, statistics, accounting and general finance courses
• Medicine – including medical and health sciences, surgery and medical research
• Healthcare – including health and fitness-related specialties, sport sciences, health services assistance and international health
• Specialist healthcare – including nursing, optometry, dentistry and pharmacy

2. Only citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand can apply.
3. You must have reached 18 years of age to enter.

The challenge

To apply for the OneChoice Futures Grant, you will need to write an essay (maximum 700 words) on why you want to work in your selected industry and the difference you hope to make in your particular field of study.

We are looking for submissions that reflect a OneChoice desire to improve the quality of people’s lives. It doesn’t have to be great prose, just honest and from the heart, so start thinking about the OneChoice reasons you have chosen the career path you have and then put them into words.

How to apply

All applicants must email the following documentation to grants@onechoice.co.nz:

• Proof of Identification;
• Proof of enrolment, including course name, tertiary institution name and enrolment status;
• Your response (max word count 700 words); and
• Contact details (including residential address).

Selection process

The winner of the grant will be selected and awarded by a panel of judges from the OneChoice Insurance team on the basis of the entry that best grasps the challenge. The panel for the 2021-2022 grant will convene from November 15, 2021.

Notification

The winner will be notified by email and their name will be published on the OneChoice website on February 2, 2022. 

See full Terms and Conditions

Pacific Health Scholarships 2023 - up to $5,000 - If you have more questions, please email: pacificscholarships@health.govt.nz. - Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand -

Open to full-time and part-time students. The Scholarships are a contribution toward tuition fees only. Accomodation costs, course related costs and study leave are not covered by the Scholarships.

Key dates for 2023 Applications 

Open December 2022 | Closes extended to 10 February 2023 at 11:59pm

Applications for the Pacific Health Scholarships 2023 are closed.

Eligibility Criteria 

To be eligible, you must:  

• be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
• be of indigenous Pacific Islands descent
• be studying nursing, midwifery, and allied health-related programmes

For more information on requirements please refer to the Te Whatu Ora Website. 

Selection Bases

An assessment panel marks completed Scholarship applications according to the following criteria:

• Financial need
• Community connectedness
• Commitment to improving health outcomes for Pacific people
• Understanding Pacific health
• Leadership potential 

 

 

Prime Minister’s Scholarship - programme fees, flights, visas, insurance, and a contribution towards accommodation and living costs. - China Programme Email studyabroad@wintec.ac.nz or Colombia Programme Email studentexchange@nmit.ac.nz - Te Pūkenga -

Applications are closed

Open July 2023 | Close 21 August 2023

Eligibility Criteria

• New Zealand citizen or permanent resident  
• At least 18 years old at the date of applying  
• Have been a resident in New Zealand for at least 12 of the previous 24 months  
• Not an immediate relative of an Education New Zealand staff member or selection panel member  
• Medically fit to travel (successful applicants will need to agree to complete any routine medical checks performed at the border, such as COVID-19 tests)  
• Able to attend the full duration of your proposed programme overseas  
• Eligible for an entry visa into your host country  
• Have not previously received a Prime Minister's Group Scholarship 
• The host country region or regions you intend to visit during your programme must be safe for travel (rated either "exercise normal safety and security precautions" or "exercise increased caution" on New Zealand's SafeTravel advisory scale) - noting  that travel advisories may change at any time. 
• Be enrolled in a programme relevant to the scholarship at a Te Pūkenga campus. 

Applicable subjects/ career fields

• Art 
• Business 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Finance 
• Graphic design 
• IT/Computer science 
• Photography 

For more information please visit the Te Pūkenga website 

Refugee English Fund Grants - Up to $3,043 towards course fees -

Dan Zhao - (dzhao@unitec.ac.nz) or call +64 9 815 4321 ext 7373 - The School of Bridgepoint -

To be eligible, you must:

1. Be a refugee, protected person, or person who has been sponsored by a refugee or protected person
2. Be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident (including pending decision)
3. Be able to achieve Level 3 (or higher) at one of the Language Studies Placement Tests.

The Language Studies placement tests are held throughout the year.  

Call us at 0800 10 95 10 or come into Student Central at Mt Albert and we can arrange a test - view our campus maps webpage.

This grant will cover your English language course fees only.

Rider Levett Bucknall Professional Quantity Surveyor of the Year Scholarship - $7,000 towards tuition fees - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Rider Levett Bucknall -

Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is a global independent construction, property and management consultancy, with a team of 500 people across Australia and New Zealand. Please visit www.rlb.com for further information about Rider Levett Bucknall.

Second and third year BCONS (Construction Economics) and second year NZDC (Quantity Surveying) students are encouraged to apply.

Applications for 2023 are closed  

Open 3rd May 2023 | Closes 26th May 2023

Scholarship Regulations and Application Form

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• New Zealand citizens
• Studying at Unitec Institute of Technology | Te Pūkenga Auckland campus
• In their second or third year (or fourth year if studying part-time) of the BCons (Property Economics) OR in their second year of the NZDC (Quantity Surveying)

Application Criteria

• Each applicant will need two referees to provide a confidential statement about their abilities
• Completed application forms should be sent to Hélène Howes: helene.howes@nz.rlb.com.

Selection Criteria

The basis of selection will be for students with:

• Academic success as demonstrated in course results to date (please provide copies with application)
• Leadership qualities and/or commitment to the community or sporting activities
• Openness and willingness to learn
• Ability to learn from their experiences
• A high level of determination
• A strong interest in estimating software and control management systems

Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters Scholarship 2024 - Full tuition fees and hostel accommodation if studying away from home - Email scholarships@rasnz.co.nz - RASNZ -

Applications for 2024 are closed

Open 1 June 2023 | Closes 7 July 2023

Application criteria

Young women from refugee backgrounds:

• Aged 18 – 25 years
• A permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand 
• Already studying at a New Zealand university or tertiary institution
• In financial and/or personal hardship

Documents required

• an INZ immigration document that confirms your refugee-background status
• and proof of your NZ Permanent residency or citizenship
• your school or tertiary academic records for 2021 and 2022
• your results for semester 1, 2023
• an academic reference, preferably written by a lecturer or tutor
• a character reference, written by a respected person in the community

For more information about this scholarship, visit the Sir Robert Jones Refugee Daughters Scholarship webpage.

 

SPCA Pet Insurance Future Animal Carer’s Grant - $5,000 - Email grants@spcapetinsurance.co.nz - SPCA -

Open 31st March 2023 | Closes 31st October 2023

Application criteria 

To be eligible, you must be enrolled full-time in an accredited New Zealand Tertiary Education Institution and be studying for a certificate, diploma, degree or traineeship in evidence-based animal care that aligns with SPCA’s organisational position in any of the following areas:

• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Science
• Veterinary & Life Sciences
• Animal Care
• Veterinary Nursing
• Animal Studies
• Animal Sciences
• Animal Nutrition
• Veterinary Technology; or
• Any other courses leading to similar careers as an animal carer or pet health specialist (subject to approval)
• Only citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand can apply
• You must be 18 years of age or over to apply.
• Employees of SPCA, Hollard, PetSure, SPCA Pet Insurance, or Greenstone Financial Services NZ Limited, and their immediate family members including a spouse, de-facto spouse, parent, guardian, child or sibling, are ineligible to apply.

How to apply 

All applicants must email the following documentation to grants@spcapetinsurance.co.nz

• Proof of Identification
• Proof of enrolment, including course name, tertiary institution name, and enrolment status
• To apply for the Grant, you must write an essay (maximum 500 words) on why you want to work in your selected industry and the difference you hope to make in your particular field of study. 
• Contact details (including residential address).

For more information, please go to the webpage SPCA Pet Insurance . The SPCA Pet Insurance Future Animal Carer's Grant will be awarded in 2024.

Te Huawhiti Career Changer Scholarship - $30,000 - Email teachnz.admin@education.govt.nz - Teachnz -

Applications for 2023 Te Huawhiti Career Changer scholarships are now closed.

 

Open 15th September 2022 | Closes 13 October 2022

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, you must: 

• be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident 
• be enrolled or intending to enrol in one of the approved initial teacher education qualifications listed on the Teachnz website 
• You must be changing your career or profession to teaching. You must have at least 12 years of work experience or equivalent experience (either paid or unpaid) since leaving school. 

For more information and to apply, please visit the Teachnz website.  

The Māori Education Trust Scholarships - Varies - Email info@maorieducation.org.nz - Toitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga MĀORI EDUCATION TRUST -

Open  and Close Dates

Open December 2021 | Close 4:30pm, Thursday, 31 Poutū-te-rangi (March) 2022

Applications

Applicants can download an application form from the Toitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga

Māori Education Trust website www.maorieducation.org.nz

or contact the office on 04 586 7971 and request copies by email or post.

The 2022 Tertiary Scholarship Programme is made up of the following scholarships:  please click here for details

Undergraduate

• Awhina Nursing Scholarship  
• Edward Holmes Tertiary Scholarship  
• Frances Irwin Hunt Art Scholarship  
• Manākitanga Scholarship  
• Māori Education Trust Bachelor of Dental Surgery Scholarship  
• Māori Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship  
• Nicholas Irwin Hunt Writing Scholarship  
• Norman Kirk Memorial Scholarship  
• Pūkaha Scholarship  
• Pūmanawa Scholarship 
• Regina Rudland Memorial Scholarship 
• Rose Hellaby Bursaries Scholarship 
• Roy Watling Mitchell Bursaries Scholarship 
• Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship  
• Sister Annie Henry Scholarship 
• Tarere Trust 2 Scholarship 
• Tī Maru Māori Trust Scholarship 
• Tribal Education Scholarship 
• Whanake – HERA Scholarsh

Postgraduate

• Edward Holmes Tertiary Scholarship
• Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship: Hapū Or Iwi Development 
• Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship: STEM 
• Eric Hall McCormick Scholarship
• Rangiriri and Mātene Te Whiwhi Winiata Scholarship 
• Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions Scholarship
• Sir John Bennett Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship 
• Sir John Bennett Memorial PhD Scholarship 
• Sister Annie Henry Scholarship
• Tī Maru Māori Trust Prestigious Scholarship 
• Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship 
• Queen Elizabeth II Post-Graduate Fellowship (Postgraduate)

Tressa Thomas Retraining Award - $2,000 - awards@kateedgertrust.org.nz - Kate Edger Education Charitable Trust -

Open for 2024 applications

Open August 2023 | Closes 18 March 2024, 15 July 2024

The Tressa Thomas award is offered through the Kate Edger Education Charitable Trust and applications are open now.

Application Criteria

• Women
• New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents
• Enrolled or preparing to enrol full time, in a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree

The attached document contains the full criteria. To apply complete the attached application form and post or email to the Kate Edger Trust.

For more information and application forms, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.

Click here for full criteria and application form ›› 

Closing dates:  18 March 2024, 15 July 2024

Tulī Takes Flight Scholarships 2024 - $10,000 - $30,000 per year - Email tuli.scholarships@education.govt.nz - Ministry of Education -

Applications for 2024 will open in October 2023

Open 9 October 2023 | Closes 7 November 2023  

In 2024, the Tulī Takes Flight scholarships Fund Board will award: 

• Four Vocational Scholarships valued from $10,000 - $15,000 each year 
• Two Academic undergraduate scholarships valued at $10,000 each year 
• Two Academic postgraduate scholarships valued at $15,000 each year 
• Seven Career changer scholarships valued at $30,000 each year  

Eligibility

To be eligible for these scholarships, you must be

• of Pacific descent 
• a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• have lived in New Zealand for the last three years at the time of the closing date of the application 
• you must be accepted into the course of study, for the scholarship you are applying for before the course starts 

For more information, additional requirements specific to each scholarship, and the online application form, please visit the Tulī Takes Flight scholarships page on the Ministry of Education website. 

 

Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship - $3,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Open 23 June 2023 | Closes * 18 September - round 1, and 30 January - round 2. 

Eligibility criteria for Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarships

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident 
• have exited from Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo within the last 24 months
• be starting in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete

Apply now

Learners need to show:

• how their career aspirations influence what they plan to study at Unitec
• motivation to succeed in their chosen programme of study
• commitment to attending and participating in Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo events and initiatives
• In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: 
  • Māori
  • Pacific
  • Disabled and Neurodiverse Learners
  • First in family to pursue tertiary education
  • Students residing in Tāmaki Makaurau

Please read the Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship regulations for more details.

Unitec Pacific Scholarships - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec Pacific Success Scholarships - this scholarship, is to encourage Pacific students thinking about studying at Unitec for the first time, to pursue their goals and study with Unitec. 

Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarships -  this scholarship, is to encourage Pacific students who have successfully completed their programme of study at Unitec, to continue their higher education in a new, higher level programme of study. 

Unitec Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships - this scholarship is for high achieving Pacific learners in undergraduate degrees at Unitec, who are motivated to make a positive difference in society.

Click on the above links for application forms or for more information about each scholarship, or contact the Scholarships Team.

 

 

 

Unitec School Leaver Scholarships - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Open 23 June 2023 | Closes * 18 September - round 1, and 30 January - round 2. 

Eligibility Criteria for School Leaver Scholarships

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

• New Zealand citizen or holder of a New Zealand Permanent Resident visa
• Exited secondary school or kura within the last 24 months
• Be enrolling for the first time at Unitec
• Have submitted an application to Unitec to be admitted *full-time into a Certificate, Diploma or Degree level programme (Level 3-8)
• Must meet the entry criteria for the selected programme of study

Apply now 

 

Learners need to show:

• how their career aspirations influence what they plan to study at Unitec
• motivation to succeed in their chosen programme of study
• community involvement: commitment to benefiting or giving back to their local and/or Unitec communities. 
• In addition to the above selection criteria, preference may be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: 
  • Māori
  • Pacific
  • Disabled and Neurodiverse Learners
  • First in family to pursue tertiary education
  • Students residing in Tamaki Makaurau

Please read the Unitec School Leaver Scholarship Regulations for more details.

Unitec Study Grants - Up to $500 - studentsupport@unitec.ac.nz - Unitec Institute of Technology -

The Unitec Study Grant is available for current students who are experiencing financial difficulty and finding it hard to come up with the additional costs needed for essential course-related costs/materials. This could include photocopying and printing costs, textbooks, travel costs to practicums, or specialised equipment for your course. Students can apply for materials and expenses up to $500.

Grants are not available for tuition fees, day-to-day travel, or living costs. International students are not eligible for this grant. Students studying short courses (less than 16 weeks) are ineligible for this funding.

Please note Grants are not paid in cash.

How to apply

1. Complete the Student Financial Assistance online form
2. Make an appointment with a Student Support Advisor

Student Financial Assistance Form »

Documentation

You will be required to provide:

• Bank statements for the four weeks leading up to the application
• Verification you've already accessed StudyLink Student Loan course-related costs
• Written quotes for course materials*

*For written quotes please email studentsupport@unitec.ac.nz for a list of our preferred vendors. 

How to make an appointment

If you would like to book an appointment with our Student Support Advisors, please visit their page to find out how.

Go to Student Support Advisors page

Unitec Vocational Pathway Scholarship - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Open 23 June 2023 | Closes * 18 September - round 1, and 30 January - round 2. 

Eligibility criteria for Unitec Vocational Pathway Scholarships.

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

• be  a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident 
• have exited secondary school or kura within the last 24 months
• have completed at least one vocational pathway programme through the Unitec Pathways College during secondary school or kura
• be starting in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete

Apply now

Learners need to show:

• how their career aspirations influence what they plan to study at Unitec
• motivation to succeed in their chosen programme of study
• community involvement: commitment to benefiting or giving back to their local and/or Unitec communities. 
• In addition to the above selection criteria, preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the following criteria: 
  • Māori
  • Pacific
  • Disabled and Neurodiverse Learners
  • First in family to pursue tertiary education
  • Students residing in Tāmaki Makaurau

Please read the Vocational Pathway Scholarship Regulations for more details.

 

Waitemata DHB Scholarships - Up to $5,000 for each year - Waitemata DHB: Health.Scholarships@waitematadhb.govt.nz - Waitemata DHB -

Open and Close dates

Open 7 February 2023 | Closes 12 March 2023 (11:59 pm) 

Applications for 2023 are now closed. 

Background

The Programme supports Māori and Pacific students from the Waitematā region (North Shore City, Waitakere City, and Rodney District) to undertake health-specific tertiary study with an accredited New Zealand education provider. In return for support with your tuition fees, networking opportunities, and an employment offer upon successfully completing your training. Scholarship recipients must agree to work with the DHB for at least 2 years post-graduation.

Eligibility Criteria

The Scholarships are available to people enrolled in New Zealand undergraduate health science degrees.

The main eligibility criteria for scholarship applicants are:

• New Zealand Citizenship and/ or permanent residency
• Māori or Pacific ethnicity ​
• Evidence of community involvement
• A commitment to working for Waitematā District upon graduation for a minimum of two years

Application process

Each applicant is required to 

• Upload a CV and Cover letter, as well as answer screening questions.

For more information and an online application form, visit the WDHB website. 

Woods Glass NZ Construction Scholarship - $2,000 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Woods Glass NZ -

Applications for 2023 are now closed. 

Open 12th September 2022 | Closes 13th March 2023

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
• have completed a minimum of 120 credits (equivalent of 1 year of full-time study) in one of the Unitec Diploma level programmes listed below, or a minimum of 240 credits (equivalent of 2 years of full-time study) in the listed Bachelor level programmes at Unitec  listed below;
• have a GPA of 3.0 or above in your most recent semester of study;
• be enrolled full-time at Unitec in one of the Level 6 and above programmes listed here:
  • NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying);  
  • NZ Diploma in Construction (Construction Management);
  • NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology;
  • Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics);
  • Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management);
  • Bachelor of Architecture Studies

 

Please read the Woods Glass NZ Construction Scholarship Regulations for more information. 

Youth Guarantee Mentor Scholarships - $1,500 - Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz or book an appointment with our Scholarship advisor. - Unitec Institute of Technology -

Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in planning their next steps. The scholarship provides financial support and leadership and mentoring opportunities for Youth Guarantee graduates. Youth Guarantee graduates who have done well in their studies and want to progress to a new programme, are encouraged to apply.

Key Dates for 2022 Applications 

Open 17th December 2021 | Closes 18th March 2022

Application Form

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• be completing or have successfully completed a Level 3 Youth Guarantee scheme programme at Unitec; and
• be enrolling in a Level 4-7 programme (certificate, diploma, or undergraduate degree) in 2022, that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete.

Please read the Youth Guarantee Mentor Scholarship Regulations for more information.

Selection Bases

Selection will be based on a combination of: 

• motivation to succeed in their new course;
• commitment to the Youth Guarantee Mentoring programme and supporting current Youth Guarantee students;
• demonstrated organisational and time management skills; and
• previous study GPA may be considered.

Preference may be given to  recent Youth Guarantee graduates, applicants aged between 18 – 25 years, and applicants who have not been a Youth Guarantee Mentor in previous semesters/years.  

 

Zonta Club of South Auckland Scholarships - $1,000 up to $5,000 - southauckland@zonta.org.nz - Zonta South Auckland -

The two scholarships listed below are both funded by the Zonta Club of South Auckland. Both awards have been set up to assist in financing a student to undertake a course of study towards a professional or vocational qualification of any sort.

Applications for 2022 are closed.

Open: 22nd July 2022 | Closes 31st August 2022

Eligibility

You must be female and living in South Auckland and meet all other requirements, including age requirements, set out in the relevant award regulations.

Information Sheet for the Young Woman's Study Award - value, up to $1,000: Purpose - to assist in financing an under 25 years of age female student's first post-secondary course.

Information Sheet for the Study Award - value, up to $5,000: Purpose - to assist in financing study for a woman aged between 25 to 45 who is hoping to begin or to complete a course of study which she was unable to undertake immediately after leaving school.