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2025 Scholarships for School Leavers
Unitec has 2 Scholarships specifically designed for School Leavers.
Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship
The Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarships were established in 2019 to support and engage Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo graduates into tertiary studies at Unitec.
Unitec Vocational Pathway Scholarship
The Vocational Pathway Scholarships were established in 2019 to assist school leavers who complete at least one vocational pathway programme at Unitec and then choose to commence study at Unitec in a certificate, diploma or degree level programme. The scholarship is designed to help cover education related costs and provide an opportunity to connect to various induction and mentoring opportunities.
NZ Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) Excellence Scholarship 2024
The Scholarship was established to financially assist and recognise excellent students in fields of study relevant to the building industry.
Diverse Gender Scholarship
The Diverse Gender Scholarship encourages and support diverse gender students to pursue tertiary education at Unitec.
Woods Glass NZ Construction Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial support to a high achieving learner studying Construction Management, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying or Architecture Studies, who is motivated to pursue a career in the construction industry and make a positive difference in society.
Flame Stoppers Māori & Pasifika Quantity Surveyor Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support and mentoring to high achieving Māori and Pasifika students during the second and third years of their Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying major).
Application and funding
Ready to apply to study for a programme? We have a team of advisors who can talk through the decision with you and scholarships that could help pay for your studies.
Supported Learning
Unitec's supported learning programmes help prepare those with a learning difficulty or disability for paid employment or further education.
Foundation and Bridging Education
Are you keen to start your tertiary education but didn’t complete high school or haven’t gained enough credits for University Entrance? Do you want to change your career but lack the confidence or skills to begin your tertiary studies at degree, diploma or certificate level? Our Bridging Education programmes can help you get there.
Contemporary Dance
Contemporary Dance is a vibrant, ever-evolving art form that celebrates the depth and diversity of human expression.
At Unitec you’ll find yourself at the cutting edge of Contemporary Dance in Aotearoa, embracing creativity, innovation, and artistry.
Computing and Information Technology
From better security for computer networks to new mobile apps, test your ideas with practical assignments and applied postgraduate research.
Automotive Engineering
If you see yourself as a automotive engineer, auto-electrician or mechanic, from certificates through to bachelor programmes we've got great options to get you there.
Veterinary Nursing
Interested in veterinary nursing? Whether you’re looking to take the first step towards your career as a veterinary nurse, or already working in the industry, we have a programme to suit your needs.
Medical Imaging
Unitec's medical imaging undergraduate programme provides you with the theoretical and clinical knowledge to work as a registered medical imaging technologist (MIT).
Social Work and Community Development
Want to work with your community and make a difference to people’s lives? Study social work or community development and learn how to create positive change.
English Language
Improve your English for practical use in further study, work, and everyday life.
Civil Engineering
The Burj Khalifa, Golden Gate Bridge and even Egypt’s great pyramids wouldn’t exist without civil engineers. Civil engineers conceive, design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure projects and systems including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage treatment systems. Civil engineers are in high demand globally. New Zealand alone needs thousands more graduates over the next 10 years so now’s the time to enrol in a civil engineering programme.
Early Childhood Education
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Study early childhood education for a positive impact on children, their whānau, and society.
Sport, Recreation and Exercise
From personal training, community sport and recreation, or sport coaching, study the area of sport you’re passionate about.
