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Te Pou Angitū – to encourage Māori students thinking about studying at Unitec for the first time, to pursue their goals and study with Unitec.
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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
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Te Pou Hiranga - to support high achieving Māori students in 240 credit or more undergraduate diploma or bachelor degree level programmes, 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.
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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 240 credit or more undergraduate diploma or bachelor degree level programmes, 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.
Application Support is available for ākonga through ourAccess4Success team or Careers Team. Please book an appointment early and prior to the application deadline if you would like to discuss or seek support with your application: email Access4Success team or book an appointment with our careers team - Unitec -
Financial hardship has been identified by disabled and neurodivergent learners as a barrier to pursuing higher education. The financial and additional support that this scholarship offers is intended to help lessen this barrier by helping to support students with education related costs. Disabled and neurodivergent students in level 3 to 8 programmes are encouraged to apply.
2026 Applications for new and continuing students are now open.
Round 1: Opens 06th September 2025 | Closed 12th February 2026
Eligibility Criteria
- be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- be enrolled, full-time or part-time, 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
- have a verified disability (provide documentation or be registered with Access4Success), which for the purpose of this scholarship, includes:
- physical
- psychological
- mental health disorder including anxiety, depression
- neurological, including specific learning disabilities, ADHD and Autism
- long term (6 months or more) injury or long-term medical illness/condition/impairment that impacts on the ability to learn
- intellectual
- traumatic brain injury
How to apply
Complete the online application form. Support is available for ākonga through ourAccess4Success team, Careers Team or Scholarships team. Please book an appointment early and prior to the application deadline if you would like to discuss or seek support with your application: disabilityservices@unitec.ac.nz or https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/scholarships
As part of your application you will need to respond to the following statements and questions:
- tell us a little about yourself, especially around your goals and achievements, community involvement and personal strengths. It would be great to see examples of how you have helped communities you belong to such as your hāpori, marae, hapū, iwi, church, cultural or other community.
- what will you be studying at Unitec in 2026 and what are your career aspirations after you complete your study?
- what motivates you to succeed in your studies?
- how will this scholarship help support you with your studies?
- In what ways do you think your study enables you to make a positive difference in society now (immediately) and in the future (long-term)?
- During the year we have Unitec events for ākonga. These include Māori and Pacific Orientations, Whānau/Fanau evenings, Te Wiki o te Reo & Pacific Island language weeks, events for Disabled and Neurodiverse ākonga, Ally Network and Under 25 ākonga. Please describe how you can contribute to events that connect to your identity.
- do you see yourself as having a part to play in creating a safe and equitable learning environment at Unitec?
Selection Process
Once scholarship applications close, the Scholarships & Mentoring Team (“Team”) check that applicants have:
- completed the online application
- enrolled or applied to study a relevant course at Unitec
- enrolled or applied as a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident; and
have enrolled with Access4success, or provided relevant verified documentation.
Selection Bases
A selection committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on:
- responses to application questions; and
- preference may be given to students who are:
- in their second or third year of study at Unitec and have passed a minimum of 50% of their courses in their most recent semester of study;
- first-time applicants who have not received the Āheinga Equity Scholarship before;
- able to demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies
What happends after selection?
The Scholarships & Mentoring team are the kaitiakitanga of the scholarships process. They will:
- let ākonga know scholarship application outcomes
- check enrolment and set up first payment – usually paid to ākonga in week six or eight of semester 1
- manage ongoing eligibility checks, mentoring opportunities, and second payments
- connect you with the Access4Success Disability Support if requested for additional support
Ongoing eligibility
Academic progress: Ākonga who are awarded the scholarship are expected to achieve Pass grades for all courses, unless exceptional circumstances prevail. Ākonga who do not achieve a PASS grade in every course will be contacted by the Scholarships & Mentoring Team to explain any exceptional circumstances, which may include disability related reasons and/or unforeseen situations, that may have impacted on their grades.
akonga who fail one or more courses will be assisted by the Scholarships & Mentoring team to explain their circumstances via a breach appeals process.
Appeals are considered by the awarding scholarship selection Committee. The Committee Chair will decide whether to terminate or maintain the scholarship, and will also suggest academic assistance, wherever possible, to support the ākonga.
Unitec Enrolment: ākonga are expected to maintain their enrolment status, i.e. be enrolled full-time (minimum of 60 credits) per semester, or part-time as stipulated when their scholarship was awarded.
Termination of Scholarship
Your scholarship terminates if:
- you withdraw from the Unitec course/programme after the start of the programme
- you cease to meet the eligibility criteria
- you breach the academic and enrolment eligibility requirements and don’t successfully appeal; or
- Unitec determines that you are guilty of misconduct and after consultation with the Director Student Success (or their nominee), deems that it is not appropriate for you to continue to hold the Scholarship.
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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 2024 are now closed
Opened 9th May 2024 | Closed 6th June 2024
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
Applications for 2025 employment are now open.
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 eligibility criteria and who can demonstrate a commitment to the Whai Ake programme to consider applying.
Eligibility for Whai Ake Maori Mentoring Opportunity - Tuakana (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 the Whai Ake Tuakana Job Description 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.
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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.
Applications for 2025 are now open!
Open 28 May 2025 | Closed 28 June 2025
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- 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.
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 studying your particular Diploma, Bachelor or Master’s Degree and what are you hoping to do with your degree after you complete it?
- what and/or who motivates you to succeed in your study?
- how do you give back to whānau/fanau, community and the Unitec whānau/community?
- In what ways can the Architecture and Building industry impact Aotearoa’s communities and what personal values do you hope to take with you into the industry?
- how will this scholarship help support you with your studies?
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.
Applications for this scholarship have now closed.
Eligibility criteria
Please refer to the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students
2025 Applications
Applications close on 31 January 2025.
Eligibility criteria
Please refer to the Master Scholarship Guidelines for details.
The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students.
2025 Semester 2 Applications are now open!
Applications close on 31 July 2025
Eligibility criteria
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details and eligibility criteria.
The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students.
Applications for Semester 2 2025
Applications close on 31st July 2025.
Eligibility criteria
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students.
2025 Semester 2 Applications are now open!
Applications close on 31 July 2025.
Eligibility criteria
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
Semester 2 2025 Applications are now open!
Applications close on 31 July 2025.
Eligibility criteria
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
2025 Semester 2 Applications are now open!
Applications close on 31 July 2025.
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Applications for 2025 are now open!
Open 28 May 2025 | Closed 28 June 2025
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 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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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.
2026 applications opening soon!
Opens 06th September 2025 | Closes 04th March 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- be a domestic ākonga, for example a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- be enrolled as a NZ Māori ākonga;
- 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, 2026;
- be enrolling 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.
How to apply
Apply online using the form provided. Support is available for ākonga through our Careers Team or Scholarships Team. Please book an appointment early and prior to the application deadline if you would like to discuss or seek support with your application: https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/scholarships
As part of your application you will need to respond to the following questions:
- tell us a little about yourself, especially around your goals and achievements, community involvement and personal strengths. It would be great to see examples of how you have helped communities you belong to such as your hāpori, marae, hapū, iwi, church or other community that you belong to
- what will you be studying at Unitec in 2026 and what are your career aspirations after you complete your study?
- what motivates you to succeed in your studies?
- how will this scholarship help support you with your studies?
- in what ways do you think your study enables you to make a positive difference in society now (immediately) and in the future (long-term)?
- During the year we have Unitec events for ākonga. These include Māori and Pacific Orientations, Whānau/Fanau evenings, Te Wiki o te Reo & Pacific Island language weeks, events for Disabled and Neurodiverse ākonga, Ally Network and Under 25 ākonga. Please describe how you can contribute to events that connect to your identity
- You will also be asked to complete your Pepehā. There are Unitec kaitiaki who will help you complete this if you need assistance.
If you are a disabled ākonga, sole parent, or an ākonga with other carer responsibilities, who is applying to study part-time, you will also be asked: How does being able to study part-time remove barriers and help you to succeed in your goals?”
Selection Bases
A selection committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on:
- 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.
Selection process
Once scholarship applications close, the Scholarships & Mentoring Team (“Team”) check that the applicants have:
- completed the online application;
- completed a Level 3 to 8 programme at Unitec;
- applied for a new programme of study diploma, degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma level (Level 4-8);
- have a GPA of 3.5 or above, or Pass grades for all courses that are Pass/Fail only, in your most recent semester of study; and
- enrolled as a NZ Māori domestic ākonga.
The Team will add the ākonga GPA scores from their most recent semester of Unitec study to all eligible applications. They then send the applications to the Māori Success Scholarship Selection Committee for review.
The number of scholarships awarded varies and is dependent on available funding.
What happens after selection?
The Scholarships & Mentoring team are the kaitiakitanga of the scholarships process. They will:
- let ākonga know scholarship application outcomes
- check enrolments at week three of the semester as the final eligibility check
- set up the first payments – to be made to ākonga usually in week six or eight of semester 1
manage ongoing eligibility checks, mentoring opportunities, and second payments.
Ongoing eligibility
Academic progress: Ākonga who are awarded the scholarship are expected to continue to do well in their studies. You must maintain a B minus average (minimum GPA 3.5) or a Pass grade for all courses that are Pass/Fail only.
Ākonga who fail one or more courses will be assisted by the Scholarships & Mentoring team to explain their circumstances via a breach appeals process.
Appeals are considered by the awarding scholarship selection committee. The Committee will decide whether to terminate or maintain the scholarship, and will also provide referrals to academic or pastoral assistance, wherever possible, to support the ākonga.
Unitec Enrolment: Ākonga are expected to maintain their enrolment status, i.e., be enrolled full-time (typically a minimum of 60 credits) per semester, or part-time as stipulated when their scholarship was awarded.
Termination of a scholarship
Your scholarship will be ended/terminated by Unitec if:
- you withdraw from the Unitec course/programme after the start of the programme
- you cease to meet the eligibility criteria;
- you breach the academic and enrolment eligibility requirements and don’t successfully appeal; or
- Unitec determines that you are guilty of misconduct and after consultation with the Director Student Success (or their nominee), deems that it is not appropriate for you to continue to hold the Scholarship.
If Unitec terminates the Recipients Scholarship for any of the above reasons, after the start of Semester 1 or 2, Unitec may require any Scholarship payment(s) already made be reimbursed to Unitec.
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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.
2026 applications opening soon!
Opens 06th September 2025 | Closed 04th March 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic ākonga, for example a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- be enrolled as a Pacific ākonga;
- have completed and passed a minimum of 60 credits within your current undergraduate diploma or bachelor level 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.
How to apply
Apply online using the form provided. Support is available for ākonga through our Careers Team or Scholarships Team. Please book an appointment early and prior to the application deadline if you would like to discuss or seek support with your application: https://guides.unitec.ac.nz/scholarships
As part of your application you will need to respond to the following questions:
- Tell us a little about yourself, especially around your goals and achievements, community involvement and personal strengths. It would be great to see examples of how you have helped communities you belong to or identify with, such as your hapori, marae, hapu, iwi, church, cultural or other community
- what will you be studying at Unitec in 2026 and what are your career aspirations after you complete your study?
- what motivates you to succeed in your studies?
- how will this scholarship help support you with your studies?
- In what ways do you think your study enables you to make a positive difference in society now (immediately) and in the future (long-term)?
- During the year we have Unitec events for ākonga. These include Māori and Pacific Orientations, Whānau/Fanau evenings, Te Wiki o te Reo & Pacific Island language weeks, events for Disabled and Neurodiverse ākonga, Ally Network and Under 25 ākonga. Please describe how you can contribute to events that connect to your identity.
- If you are a disabled ākonga, sole parent, or an ākonga with other carer responsibilities, who is applying to study part-time, you will also be asked “how does being able to study part-time remove barriers and help you to succeed in your goals?”
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.
Selection Process
Once scholarship applications close, the Scholarships & Mentoring Team (“Team”) check that the applicants have:
- completed the online application;
- maintained enrolment in an undergraduate diploma or bachelor level programme, at Unitec;
- have a minimum of one semester of full-time study or pre-approved part-time study, left to complete their undergraduate diploma or bachelor level programme;
- have a GPA of 6.0 or above or Pass grades for all courses that are Pass/Fail only, in their most recent semester of study;
- enrolled as a Pacific domestic ākonga.
The Team will add the ākonga GPA scores from their most recent semester of Unitec study to all eligible applications. They then send the applications to the Pacific Scholarship Selection Committee for review.
The number of scholarships awarded varies and is dependent on available funding.
What happens after the selection?
The Scholarships & Mentoring team are the kaitiakitanga of the scholarships process. They will:
- let ākonga know scholarship application outcomes
- check enrolments at week three of the semester as the final eligibility check
- set up the first payments – to be made to ākonga usually in week eight of semester 1
manage ongoing eligibility checks, mentoring opportunities, and second payments
Ongoing eligibility
Academic progress: Ākonga who are awarded the scholarship are expected to continue to do well in their studies. They must maintain a B plus average (minimum GPA 6.0) or a Pass grade for all courses that are Pass/Fail only.
Ākonga who fail one or more courses will be assisted by the Scholarships & Mentoring team to explain their circumstances via a breach appeals process.
Appeals are considered by the awarding scholarship selection Committee. The Committee will decide whether to terminate or maintain the scholarship, and will also provide referrals to academic or pastoral assistance, wherever possible, to support the ākonga.
Unitec Enrolment: Ākonga are expected to maintain their enrolment status, i.e., be enrolled full-time (typically a minimum of 60 credits) per semester, or part-time as stipulated when their scholarship was awarded.
Termination of a scholarship
Your scholarship will be ended/terminated by Unitec if:
- you withdraw from the Unitec course/programme after the start of the programme
- you cease to meet the eligibility criteria;
- you breach the academic and enrolment eligibility requirements and don’t successfully appeal; or
- Unitec determines that you are guilty of misconduct and after consultation with the Director Student Success (or their nominee), deems that it is not appropriate for you to continue to hold the Scholarship.
If Unitec terminates the Recipient’s Scholarship for any of the above reasons, after the start of Semester 1 or 2, Unitec may require any Scholarship payment(s) already made be reimbursed to Unitec.
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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.
2026 applications opening soon!
Opens 06th September 2025 | Closes: 04th March 2026
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic ākonga, for example a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- be enrolled as a Pacific ākonga;
- 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, 2026;
- be enrolling 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.
How to apply
Apply online using the form provided.
As part of your application you will need to respond to the following questions:
- Tell us a little about yourself, especially around your goals and achievements, community involvement and personal strengths. It would be great to see examples of how you have helped communities you belong to or identify with, such as your hāpori, marae, hapū, iwi, church, cultural or other community
- What will you be studying at Unitec in 2026 and what are your career aspirations after you complete your study?
- What motivates you to succeed in your studies?
- How will this scholarship help support you with your studies?
- In what ways do you think your study enables you to make a positive difference in society now (immediately) and in the future (long-term)?
- During the year we have Unitec events for ākonga. These include Māori and Pacific Orientations, Whānau/Fanau evenings, Te Wiki o te Reo & Pacific Island language weeks, events for Disabled and Neurodiverse ākonga, Ally Network and Under 25 ākonga. Please describe how you can contribute to events that connect to your identity
If you are a disabled ākonga, sole parent, or an ākonga with other carer responsibilities, who is applying to study part-time, you will also be asked “how does being able to study part-time remove barriers and help you to succeed in your goals?”
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.
Selection process
Once scholarship applications close, the Scholarships & Mentoring Team (“Team”) check that the applicants have:
- completed the online application and/or video submission;
- completed a Level 3 to 8 programme at Unitec;
- applied for a new programme of study at diploma, degree or postgraduate certificate or diploma level (Level 4-8);
- have a GPA of 3.5 or above, or Pass grades for all courses that are Pass/Fail only, in their most recent semester of study; and
- enrolled as a Pacific domestic ākonga
The Team will add the ākonga GPA scores from their most recent semester of Unitec study to all eligible applications. They then send the applications to the Pacific Scholarship Selection Committee for review.
The number of scholarships awarded varies and is dependent on available funding.
What happens after selection?
The Scholarships & Mentoring team are the kaitiakitanga of the scholarships process. They will:
- let ākonga know scholarship application outcomes
- check enrolments at week three of the semester as the final eligibility check
- set up the first payments – to be made to ākonga usually in week six or eight of semester 1
- manage ongoing eligibility checks, mentoring opportunities, and second payments.
Ongoing eligibility
Academic progress: Ākonga who are awarded the scholarship are expected to continue to do well in their studies. You must maintain a B minus average (minimum GPA 3.5) or a Pass grade for all courses that are Pass/Fail only.
Ākonga who fail one or more courses will be assisted by the Scholarships & Mentoring team to explain their circumstances via a breach appeals process.
Appeals are considered by the awarding scholarship selection Committee. The Committee will decide whether to terminate or maintain the scholarship, and will also provide referrals to academic or pastoral assistance, wherever possible, to support the ākonga.
Unitec Enrolment: Ākonga are expected to maintain their enrolment status, i.e., be enrolled full-time (typically a minimum of 60 credits) per semester, or part-time as stipulated when their scholarship was awarded.
Termination of a scholarship
Your scholarship will be ended/terminated by Unitec if:
- you withdraw from the Unitec course/programme after the start of the programme
- you cease to meet the eligibility criteria;
- you breach the academic and enrolment eligibility requirements and don’t successfully appeal; or
- Unitec determines that you are guilty of misconduct and after consultation with the Director Student Success (or their nominee), deems that it is not appropriate for you to continue to hold the Scholarship.
If Unitec terminates the Recipients Scholarship for any of the above reasons, after the start of Semester 1 or 2, Unitec may require any Scholarship payment(s) already made be reimbursed to Unitec.
Applications for 2023 are closed
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.
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.
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
The Kate EdgerFoundation is pleased to announce, in conjunction with the NZ Contemporary Art Trust, that applications for the 2025 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.
2025 Applications
Closing date: 4th November 2024
Eligibility criteria
To apply you must be:
a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
intending to enrol 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
The Award is available for a student who will be enrolled in 2025 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
2025 Application dates
Close 29 April 2025
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 Foundation
2025 Applications
Closing date: 28 January 2025
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 an approved institute in the Auckland region.
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 Kate Edger Foundation website.
Click here for full criteria and application form
Applications for 2025 are now open
Closing date: 18 November 2024
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 an approved institute in the Auckland region
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 Kate Edger Foundation website.
2025 Applications
Closed: 17 February 2025
Purpose
To assist a woman to carry out study for a Bachelor's or Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma with a required practicum component at an approved institute in the Auckland region. 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 Foundation.
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 an approved institute in the Auckland region.
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 Kate Edger Foundation website.
Click here for full criteria and application form
Open and Close Dates
Applications are typically open from December to March each year.
Applications
All applications are to be submitted via the Māori Education Trust website www.maorieducation.org.nz
For more information, please email info@maorieducation.org.nz or phone 04 586 7971.
Unitec will put a link here to the current tertiary scholarships programme when it becomes available.
To return to a current scholarship application, log in to the scholarship portal from this link https://metscholarshipportal.tribal-ebs.com/
Eligibility criteria
Please refer to the Master Scholarship Guidelines for details.
The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students.
2025 Applications
Applications close on 31 January 2025
Key dates for 2024
The next awards cycle will open online in July 2024.
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
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 2023 are closed.
Open: 6th October 2023 | Close: 19th October 2023
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.
2025 applications are now closed.
Closed 1 September (VET)
The Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship applications close early September for vocational education and training for the following Academic year.
The Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Scholarship Fund Board usually 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.
For help completing a scholarship application - book an appointment with our careers team - Unitec -
Open 26th July 2023 | Closed for 2024 *scholarship will remain open until funding has been exhausted
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.
Award Details
Top Achiever Award value: $15000 each (over two years)
Number Available: 2
Award Value: Varies
Number Available: 9（The number and value of specific Scholarships may vary）
Eligibility criteria
Please refer to the Master Scholarship Guidelines for details.
The scholarship is open to both Domestic and International students.
2025 Applications for Semester 2 are now open!
Applications close on 31st July 2025
Applications for 2024 are closed
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.
This year they are offering three discrete scholarships - Zonta Young women Business Leadership Award of up to $1,000, celebrates excellence and recognizes outstanding achievements by women between 18-35 years of age who are driving innovation and creating an impact in the business world. Zonta women in STEM Award of up to $1,000 to a woman aged 18-35 who uplifts innovation and celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of women between 18-35 years of age in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and acknowledges their groundbreaking research, pioneering discoveries, and/or exemplary contributions to advancing knowledge and innovation in a STEM field; and a Cherry Raymond Award of up to $2,000 for any woman (no age limit) living or working in the greater Auckland area for a project which aligns with the mission and vision of Zonta International
Applications are currently open
Applications closes:
- Zonta Young women in Business Leadership Award: 22nd August 2025
- Zonta Women in STEM Award: 26th September 2025
- Cherry Raymond Award: 26th September 2025
Eligibility
You must be female and living in Auckland and meet all other requirements, including age requirements, set out in the relevant award regulations.
Application for the Zonta Young Women in Business Leadership Award- value, up to $1,000: Purpose - this prestigious award honours exceptional leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, ethical conduct and significant contributions while addressing global or local issues affecting women and girls or climate justice.
Application for the Zonta Women in STEM Award - value, up to $1,000: Purpose - recognizes and supports these exceptional women, Zonta aims to inspire future generations and foster inclusivity and diversity in the world of STEM..
Application for the Cherry Raymond Award - value, up to $2,000: Purpose - to a woman living or working in the greater Auckland area for a project which aligns with the mission and vision of Zonta International www.zonta.org
