Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarships
The purpose of this scholarship, established in 2019, 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.
The scholarship is open to domestic Pacific students across Unitec, in Level 4 to 8 programmes that take at least one semester of full-time study to complete.
| Award value: $2,000 | Number available: Varies |
| Provider: Unitec Institute of Technology | |
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Contact:
For general queries about scholarships - email our scholarships team For help completing a scholarship application - book an appointment with our careers team |
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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.
2025 applications will open
Round 1: Opens 23rd August 2024 | Closes 13th January 2025
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 1, 2025;
- 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 2025 Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarship Regulations for more information.
Selection Bases
The following will be taken into account for all eligible applicants:
- 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.
