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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. Scholarship recipients are expected to be involved and participate in the Unitec International Community.
2025 Applications for new student scholarships are now open
Opens 27th June 2025 | Closes 27th August 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- be an international student and hold a valid student visa,
- be enrolling for the first time at Unitec
- be starting full-time (minimum 45 credits per semester) in an undergraduate certificate or diploma programme (Level 3 – 7) at Unitec that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete.
Please read the 2025 Unitec International Pathways Award Regulations for more information on requirements, the application questions and selection processes.
Selection Bases
A selection committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on:
- completed the online application
- Be studying a relevant programme at Unitec
- enrolled as an International student
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Applications are now open
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
Closes 31st October 2024
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 2025.
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
