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Financial hardship has been identified by disabled and neuro diverse 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 neuro diverse students in level 3 to 8 programmes are encouraged to apply.
Open 16 December 2022 | Closes 20 March 2023
Eligibility
To apply, you must
- be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- have applied to, or already 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
Please read the Āheinga Equity Scholarship 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:
- reponses 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.
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.
Key dates for 2023 scholarship applications
Opens 2nd November 2022 | Round 1 Closed 23rd January 2023 | * Round 2 Closes 20th March 2023
*Note: Round 2 applications will be considered dependent on available funding
Eligibility
To be eligible, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- be enrolled as a Māori student;
- be completing or have completed a Level 3-8 programme at Unitec and are beginning a new programme of study at Unitec in semester 1, 2023;
- 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.
Please read the 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 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.
Key Dates
Open 2nd November 2022 | Closes 20th March 2023
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- be enrolled as a Māori student;
- have completed and passed a minimum of 60 credits within your current undergraduate degree (level 7 programme) at Unitec;
- be continuing in your current programme of study as a full-time (or pre-approved part-time) student; and
- have a GPA of 6.0 (which equates to a B+ average) or above, in your most recent semester of study for graded courses, or all PASS grades for Pass/Fail courses.
Please read the 2023 Te Pou Hiranga Scholarships Regulations for more information.
Selection Bases
The Selection Committee will review all eligible applications and will make award recommendations based on a combination of:
- GPA scores;
- responses to the scholarship questions; and
- may give preference to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to continue their studies.
Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities. Learners who can demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to applying the essence of Ako – where everyone teaches and everyone learns - are encouraged to apply.
Key Dates for 2023 scholarship applications
Open 15th November 2022 | Closes 20th March 2023
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- have completed and passed a minimum of 60 credits within your current undergraduate degree (level 7 programme) at Unitec;
- be continuing in your current programme of study as a full (or pre-approved part-time) student;
- have at least one semester of study left to complete your current degree; and
- have a GPA of 6.0 (which equates to a B+ average) or above in your most recent semester of study.
Please read the Unitec Excellence Scholarship Regulations for more information.
Selection bases
Award recommendations will be based on a combination of:
- GPA scores
- responses to the scholarship questions
- Unitec and Te Pūkenga priority group goals
Preference may be given to ākonga who:
- demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies
Unitec 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.
Key dates
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 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.
Key dates for 2023 scholarship applications
Opens 2nd November 2022 | Round 1 Closed 23rd January 2023 | * Round 2 Closes 20th March 2023
*Note: Round 2 applications will be considered dependent on available funding
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- be enrolled as a Pacific student;
- be completing or have completed a Level 3-8 programme at Unitec and are beginning a new programme of study at Unitec in semester 1, 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 2023 Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarship Regulations for more information.
Selection bases
The following will be taken into account for all eligible applicants:
- Academic Achievement (GPA from the previous semester of study at Unitec will be considered).
- Motivation to succeed in your new course.
- Your aspirations to use your education to make a positive difference in society.
Preference may be given to learners who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to continue their studies.
Unitec recognises that financial support is an important consideration for our ākonga in planning their next steps. This scholarship provides both financial support and mentoring opportunities in the first year of a new programme of study. Learners who have done well in their studies and want to progress to a new programme, are encouraged to apply for this scholarship.
Key dates for 2023 scholarship applications
Opens 15th November 2022 | Round 1 Closed 23rd January 2023 | * Round 2 Closes 20th March 2023
*Note: Round 2 applications will be considered dependent on available funding
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- be completing or have completed a Level 3 - 8 programme at Unitec;
- be enrolling in a new Level 3 - 8 programme that Unitec in Semester 1, 2022, which takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete; and
- have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in your most recent semester of study
Please read the Unitec Progression Scholarship Regulations for more information.
Selection bases
Award recommendations will be based on a combination of:
- GPA scores
- responses to the scholarship questions
- Unitec and Te Pūkenga priority group goals
Preference may be given to ākonga who:
- demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies
Key dates for 2023 applications
Open 3 November 2022 | Closes Friday 17th 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.
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.
Key dates for 2023 Applications
Open 27 September 2022 | Closes 17th February 2023
We want all tauira Māori who are new to tertiary education or new to Unitec to feel welcome to apply.
Eligibility for Whai Ake Māori Scholarship - Teina
To be eligible, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e. a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
- be enrolling for the first time at Unitec in semester 1, 2023
- be starting in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete
- be enrolled as a New Zealand Māori.
Please read the Scholarship Regulations for full details.
Selection Criteria
As part of our shortlisting process, we might give preference to tauira who are aged between 18 - 25 years. However, your responses to the application questions and in interview, are important to our final decisions.
Need help or have more questions? Email the Whai ake i te Ara Tika Academic Co-ordinator Jonyne Mariu-Komene jkomene@unitec.ac.nz.
Still want more info? Find out more at Whai Ake Scholarship.
2022 and 2023 applications are open
Key Dates
Round 1 - for 2022 scholarship applications
Open 26th October 2022 | Closes 11th November 2022
Round 2 - for 2023 scholarship applications
Open 26th October 2022 | Closes 23rd January 2023
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.
If you would like to find out more about Unitec scholarships tailored to you and your situation, please fill in the expression of interest (EOI) form below or contact our Scholarships Advisor directly.
We are busy setting up 2023 scholarships now and will send relevant updates directly to everyone who has submitted an EOI form.
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
Key Dates
Closing date
20 February 2023
Purpose
The purpose of the Foundation Award is to assist women who have completed a full-time foundation level course (totalling 120 points at tertiary level) into the next step in their tertiary studies.
These awards help cover the course costs for those women now enrolled in full-time study for their first degree or diploma, at an approved institution in the Auckland area.
Unitec is an approved institution for this higher level study.
For more information and application forms, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.
Key dates
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
Key dates
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
Application details
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
The scholarship is open to Domestic students, only.
Applications are open and close on 31 January 2023
Application Details
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
The scholarship is open to Domestic students, only.
Applications are open and close on 31 January 2023
Application details
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
The scholarship is open to Domestic Students, only.
Applications for 2023 are now open and close on 31 January 2023
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 are open and close on 31 January 2023
Application details
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
The scholarship is open to Domestic students, only.
Applications are open and close on 31 January 2023
Application details
Please read the Masters Scholarship Guidelines for full details.
Applications are open and close on 31 January 2023
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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 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.
Open to full-time and part-time students. The Scholarships are a contribution toward tuition fees only. Accomodation costs, course related costs and study leave are not covered by the Scholarships.
Key dates for 2023 Applications
Open December 2022 | Closes 3rd February 2023
Applications for the Pacific Health Scholarships Close at 11.59 pm on Friday, 3 February 2023
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- be of indigenous Pacific Islands descent
- be studying nursing, midwifery, and allied health-related programmes
For more information on requirements please refer to the Te Whatu Ora Website.
Selection Bases
An assessment panel marks completed Scholarship applications according to the following criteria:
- Financial need
- Community connectedness
- Commitment to improving health outcomes for Pacific people
- Understanding Pacific health
- Leadership potential
Open and Close dates
Open July 2022 | Closes 13 March 2023, 17 July 2023
The Tressa Thomas award is offered through the Kate Edger Education Charitable Trust and applications are open now.
Application Criteria
- Women
- New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Enrolled or preparing to enrol full time, in a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree
The attached document contains the full criteria. To apply complete the attached application form and post or email to the Kate Edger Trust.
For more information and application forms, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.
Click here for full criteria and application form ››
Closing dates: 13 March 2023, 17 July 2023
Unitec Pacific Success Scholarships - this scholarship, is to encourage Pacific students thinking about studying at Unitec for the first time, to pursue their goals and study with Unitec.
Unitec Pacific Progression Scholarships - this scholarship, is to encourage Pacific students who have successfully completed their programme of study at Unitec, to continue their higher education in a new, higher level programme of study.
Unitec Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships - this scholarship is for high achieving Pacific learners in undergraduate degrees at Unitec, who are motivated to make a positive difference in society.
Click on the above links for application forms or for more information about each scholarship, or contact the Scholarships Team.
Key dates for 2023 Applications
Open 12th September 2022 | Closes 13th March 2023
Eligibility
To apply, you must:
- be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- have completed a minimum of 120 credits (equivalent of 1 year of full-time study) in one of the Unitec Diploma level programmes listed below, or a minimum of 240 credits (equivalent of 2 years of full-time study) in the listed Bachelor level programmes at Unitec listed below;
- have a GPA of 3.0 or above in your most recent semester of study;
- be enrolled full-time at Unitec in one of the Level 6 and above programmes listed here:
- NZ Diploma in Construction (Quantity Surveying);
- NZ Diploma in Construction (Construction Management);
- NZ Diploma in Architectural Technology;
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Economics);
- Bachelor of Construction (Construction Management);
- Bachelor of Architecture Studies
Please read the Woods Glass NZ Construction Scholarship Regulations for more information.
