Scholarships and Awards

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

Applications for this scholarship have now closed. 

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.

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. 

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.

 

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.

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

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 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

 

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

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. 

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?

Find out more about New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association.

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)

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. 

 

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.