Financial Study Assistance In New Zealand
This
information is designed to help educators, domestic and international students
and those involved with rangatahi learn about available financial study
assistance (grants, subsidies and bursaries) available to them in NZ, to assist
with further study within the fields of Tourism and Hospitality across all
tertiary study levels. Go with Tourism have done our best to ensure that all
details are correct at time of listing (July 2023) but apologise that some scholarship /
funding programs may not be running post-Covid.
Tourism and Hospitality Focused Scholarships
Queenstown Resort College National Scholarships
2 National Scholarships available annually to NZ Citizens or PRs; one for Hospitality Management Diploma and two for Adventure Tourism Management Diploma at the Queenstown Campus. Scholarships are based on merit and true desire to be part of the industry, valued at $6,000, and will be used towards the cost of a student’s second year Diploma tuition fee. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, a diploma application for study at the QRC Queenstown campus in 2024 must be submitted in 2023 and prior to the scholarship closing date of Wednesday, 11th October 2023.
Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust
Scholarship
The
TINZT Tourism Academic Scholarships are open annually to young New Zealanders
about to commence their final year of tertiary study in a tourism-related
course. Up to two scholarships
may be awarded per
year to applicants completing either Level 4-6 qualifications
or completing Level
7 and above. Valued
at $4000, each scholarship comprises a $2500 payment towards the recipient’s
final year of study in a tourism-related tertiary course, along with attendance
at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa. Recipients will also receive a day of placement
and networking with Hamilton-based tourism operators and organisations, a TIA
mentor, and continued support from TIA post-study to encourage industry
engagement.
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Cave Creek Study
Memorial Scholarship
Students enrolling in any fulltime outdoor pursuits programme (NZ Certificate in Outdoor and Adventure Education, NZ Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Education, or the NZ Certificate in Snowsport Patrol and Avlanche Risk Managment) at Tai Poutini Polytechnic are eligible for one of up to five scholarships. Applicants are required to be New Zealand citizens. The value of the scholarships varies – in the past few years the amount awarded has been between $1,000 and $1,300 each for programme fees or course-related costs and expenses.
Auckland Institute of Studies
Auckland
Institute of Studies Scholarship
The AIS Scholarship award recipient will have 50% of their tuition fees
paid for their first year of study on any Diploma, Bachelor degree, Graduate
Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma or Master's programme, including MBA and MIT. This scholarship could save students up to $6,750. To be
eligible, students must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of New Zealand, the
Cook Islands, Tokelau, Niue, or Australia, and achieve the relevant standard
AIS programme entry requirements. Applications will be selected based on
academic merit and financial need. The process will be a contestable process
each semester with a cut-off date of four weeks prior to the commencement of
the semester for applications to be submitted for consideration.
Five Chairman's Scholarships give eligible domestic students the chance to have their fees paid in entirety for a three-year bachelor degree in either, Hospitality Management, Business or Tourism Management, valued at up to $17,520. To be eligible, students must be a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Tokelau, Niue, or Australia and aged 17 or over. Students must also meet the entry requirements of the degree for which they have been nominated and have some School and Community Involvement. Applications close 16 December.
Hillary Outdoors
Scholarship supports the wellbeing of youth in Aotearoa to develop
by learning through adventure. Covers the cost of a Hillary Outdoors programme
(excludes GST, which is payable by the winning student). Complete the application
form and contact Liz at [email protected] to apply by 7
December,22 February, 17 May or 9 August.
NZ Wine
Bragato Trust Undergraduate
Scholarship
There are multiple scholarships available through the Bragato Trust which provide New Zealand resident graduates and exceptional undergraduates to gain further qualifications or experience, in New Zealand or elsewhere, in subjects of relevance to the viticulture and wine industry. These include:
- An Undergraduate Award of up to $3,500
- A Postgraduate Scholarship of up to $15,000
- A Research Fellowship of up to $15,000
Apply by emailing [email protected] for more details by 28 February annually, grants are announced in April / May each year.
Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand
Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Business Degree Scholarship
- Scholarship valued at $8,040.00 (15% discount over last 2 years of study) and recommended for students who are interested in hospitality/restaurant management and business ownership. To be eligible, students must:
- Be over age 17 at start of
course
- Not be a current or past Le Cordon Bleu NZ student
- Completed Scholarship Application Form and Enrolment Form
- Evidence that they have met the standard NZ university degree entry requirements
- Copy of their CV and passport or birth certificate
Bachelor
of Culinary Arts and Business Domestic Scholarship
Scholarship valued at $38,000 (over three years) and recommended for students who are interested in hospitality/restaurant management and business ownership. To be eligible, students must:
- Be over age of 17
- Not be a current or past Le Cordon Bleu NZ students
- Meet the standard NZ University degree entry requirements
- Be an NZ or Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Submit the following at least 1 week prior to course commencing to [email protected]:
- Completed Scholarship Application Form and Enrolment Form and submit at least one week prior to course commencing
- Evidence that they have met the standard NZ university degree entry requirements
- Copy of their CV and passport or birth certificate
Nelson Aviation College PPL Theory
Scholarships
Three scholarships available to students who meet all the standard minimum entry criteria other than academic qualifications. Each scholarship valued at $4500, to cover the cost of the Private Pilot License theory course only. Theory course is offered in February, May and August. Scholarships will be awarded to a:
- NZ Citizen living in NZ
- NZ Māori student living in NZ
- Pacific Island student living in NZ
Apply
to [email protected] with details about why you should be awarded a
scholarship (300 - 500 words) prior to the relevant PPL theory course.
Crown Institute of Studies Educational
Scholarship Trip
Crown arrange an annual 4 to 5-day scholarship educational trip for both students nominated by their high schools and high achievers studying at Crown. The destination of the trip is either domestic or overseas and is sponsored and supported by Crown’s local and international partners. The intensive trip is filled with seminars, site visits and activities. Students get the opportunity to meet leaders from various industries; government officials, senior executives from multinational corporates, business owners and representatives from NGOs. Through these encounters, students can gain deeper understandings on topics such as corporate culture, international collaboration, market development, global trends, leadership, crisis management within the field of tourism. Apply by emailing [email protected].
Lincoln University
This scholarship was established in 2018 to support Māori students who are entering into undergraduate study at Lincoln University and who intend to pursue a degree in the Tourism field. Valued at $5000 for one year. Apply using above link by 31 March.
Hogan Hurst Horticulture Scholarship
To support NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident students studying Horticulture or Viticulture who have passed one year of fulltime study at Lincoln University. Preference may be given to South Island applicants. Apply using above link by 31 October.
DOC Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
Ten scholarships valued at $15,000 each to support postgraduate research scholarships for conservation related research in natural and social sciences. Applicants must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. Apply using above link by 1 October.
BK Otway Education Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
Applicants will have hardship barriers that make continuing study difficult, must have completed all first-year courses successfully and provide evidence of &/or planned activity to support the NZ Agriculture or Horticulture industries. Applicants must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. 3 scholarships valued at $8000 each. Apply using above link by 1 March.
DOC Department of Parks and Outdoor
Recreation Scholarship
Valued at $5,000 and open to any student
studying a BA in Parks and Outdoor Recreation. Applicants must be NZ Citizen or
Permanent Resident. Apply using above link by 31 March or 31 October.
Nikolas Dow Memorial Scholarship
For a first-year student studying the Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology Applicants must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. Valued up to a maximum of $5000. Apply using above link by 31 March.
Provided by KiwiRail to enable the sons and daughters of KiwiRail's permanent employees to undertake a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a NZ university, polytechnic, or college of education. Valued at $2000. 10 available. Applicants must be the daughter or son of a permanent employee of KiwiRail (as of 1 December in the year of application). intending to enrol, or currently enrolled, full time for a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a NZ university, polytechnic, or college of education and be able to demonstrate that their course of study aligns with KiwiRail's core functions including Tourism. Opening date for by 1 applications is 1 August and closing date is 1 December.
Aspire2 International
Partial and Special Scholarships
A limited number of partial scholarships based on academic merit and attendance for those studying Hospitality Management (amongst other programmes). Apply using link above
EA offer ski and snowboard internships to help people get into the snow-sports industry. Programs allow those involved to get trained, qualified and guaranteed a job offer, all in one season. To be considered for the scholarship applicants must demonstrate a passion for the snow, a positive work ethic and a desire to travel and learn. Students must be aged over 18 after November 2023 and at least an intermediate level skier or boarder. Apply here.
Study Fees Focused Grants, Scholarships and Assistance
Victoria University of Wellington
One scholarship available to ex-students who attended either Marlborough Boys’ College or
Marlborough Girls’ College. Scholarship offered in even numbered years for one years’ study. Value varies. Contact [email protected] to apply by 31
October.
To assist a second-year student from any faculty. $2000 offered biennially in even numbered years. Applicants must be current full time undergraduate students studying at 200 level, NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents and have completed one year of study. Contact [email protected] to apply by 31 March.
Applicants must be international students
enteringtheir first year of undergraduate or postgraduate degree.
Scholarship is based on academic excellence, awarded for the following year and credited
to tuition fees. Recipients are guaranteed an offer of a place in one of the
Halls of Residence. Scholarship valued at $5,000 - $10,000. Contact [email protected] to apply by 1 June,
30 September or 30 November.
Victoria Equity Grants for Students from Refugee
Backgrounds
To assist
students from refugee backgrounds who experience financial challenges to
undertake study. Minimum of two annual scholarships valued at up to $2,000
each available, open to all students from refugee
backgrounds who have studied at least one trimester in the previous academic
year at VUW and are experiencing financial hardships. Contact [email protected] to apply by 6 March.
International
Excellence Scholarship
To recruit and support high-achieving undergrads studying in NZ. Majority of scholarships valued at $20,000, awarded over three years towards tuition fees. Applicants must be international school leavers who have completed at least one full year of study at a NZ secondary school, be enrolling in Trimester 1 of the year following application and enrolling in their first undergraduate degree. Apply here by 1 September.
NZ International
School Leavers Grant
To recruit international undergrads currently studying at NZ Secondary Schools. Grants valued at $2,000 go towards tuition fees. Applicants must be international students who have completed at least one full year of study at a NZ secondary school and gained UE and admission to their programme of study. Contact Wellington University International at [email protected] for application details.
Latin American
Academic Achievement Scholarship
To recruit and support high achieving, well rounded Latin American students. Applicants
must be enrolling in a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Award will apply only to new students who have not previously been
enrolled at VUW (exception will be made for students who
have previously completed a pre-degree course - EAP or
Foundation - at VUW). Students must have met English Language Requirements. Scholarship valued at $5,000 for fees. Number of scholarships available varies. Contact [email protected]
for application details.
Pat Walsh Scholarship
for Second Year Students
One scholarship for a second year student undertaking
an undergraduate degree. Students can be domestic or international, must be
experiencing financial hardship and have maintained a B grade average or above. Scholarship
offered biannually, in even numbered years, valued at $6000. Contact [email protected] to
apply by 31 March.
Eastern Institute of Technology
Students must meet the Youth Guarantee Criteria:
- Be 16 – 19 years old on the start date of their programme. (15-year old’s can be eligible with an early leaving exemption from MoE)
- Be enrolled in a Youth Guarantee eligible full-time programme of study at Level 1 - 3
Apply using link above or email Karen Young at [email protected] for more details.
For returning EIT students undertaking Level 6 or 7 study. Applications open 10 January and close 18 March. Apply at [email protected] or call 0800 22 55 348 for more details on application.
Hawke’s Bay A&P Society Young Vintners Award
Awarded to the most outstanding second or third year, full-time BA of Viticulture and Wine science student. $2,000 paid towards study, paid work for the following vintage at Craggy Range, a ticket to attend the Wine Awards Dinner and the chance to be an Associate Judge for the Wine Judging the following year. Applications open Term 3 annually to NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents. Contact Josette Rolfe at [email protected] to apply.
Constellation Brands Scholarship
Annual award for a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident student in their second year of study towards a BA of Viticulture and Wine Science degree. $5,000 towards course fees or living costs and mentoring with Constellation Brands NZ. Contact Josette Rolfe at [email protected] to apply.
Lawson Robinson Hawke's Bay A&P Society Scholarship
Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic and leadership qualities in a student currently enrolled in a full-time land-based production industries programme. Preference given to applicants within one year of completing their studies. Students must have familial association with Hawke's Bay and be or have been involved in the practical aspects of the industry. Valued at $3,000 towards course fees, application close 28 February.
Dr Deobhakata Prize - Graduate Diploma of Wine Science Top Student
Prize of $1,000 for the top students of the year studying Graduate Diploma in Wine Science. The prize will be offered annually from 2023 - 2033. Contact Josette Rolfe at [email protected] to apply.
Lincoln University
Vice Chancellors
Scholarships for Excellence
Scholarships available for new students to the university who have gained high academic grades, endorsed with excellence, in NCEA Level 1 or 2, or equivalent. Scholarship available for the duration of the degree, provided B+ grade average is maintained. Value: Valued at $6000 for tuition fees and a $4000 living allowance annually. To accept the offer, students must receive NCEA Level 3 with excellence plus UE before semester starts. Applicants must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. Apply using link above by 15 August.
Open to new students who have demonstrated
a potential for leadership and achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit, ideally.
Applications also accepted from students undertaking a gap year after leaving
school. If offered a conditional scholarship, applicants must achieve NCEA
Level 3, plus UE, to accept the scholarship. Scholarship gives students who
have acted as leaders in their school or community the opportunity to develop
leadership skills, whilst undertaking tertiary study. As future leaders,
recipients will be part of the university’s comprehensive leadership extension
and development program and tuition fees for the first year of undergraduate
study will be paid for by the University. To accept the offer, students must
achieve NCEA Level 3 and UE. Valued at $6,000 for fees and living costs.
Apply using link above by 15 August.
Open to NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident graduates of NZ Universities registered and enrolled in a PhD and who have completed at least one year of study towards a PhD. Awarded for travel overseas to present at a conference &/or conduct research. Apply using link above by 1 October.
To support NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident undergraduate students to complete tertiary study. Valued at $1000. Apply using link above by 31 October.
To support a new NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident student to complete tertiary study. Awarded annually to a school leaver who has been granted admission to a full time BA degree programme of study. Students who have complete a Gap Year may also apply. Apply using link above by 15 August.
Lincoln
University Doctoral Scholarship
To provide opportunities for domestic and international students to pursue PhD study and research. Awarded on academic merit. Applicants must be new to the Lincoln University Doctoral Programme at the commencement of the Semester immediately following the award, or registered into the programme no more than six months prior. Apply through MyLinc Portal accessed using link above by 1 October.
Charles Upham
Trust Scholarship
To provide education for the descendant of any
serviceman or woman who has served in any NZ conflict. Valued at $1000.
Applicants must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, a current student and successful completed their first year of study.. Apply using link above by 15 March.
William and Ina
Cartwright Scholarship
Up to four annual awards available to fulltime students enrolling for the first time in their first year of a BA degree. Valued at $2000. Applicants must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, new to Lincoln and resided for a minimum of three years in the area between Waitaki and Rangitata Rivers. Apply using link above by 31 March.
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
South Westland
Community Activities Entrance Award
Three annual awards of up to
$1,000 each will be made to students enrolled in or preparing to enrol in a
full-time programme of at least 17 weeks' duration at one of the West Coast Campuses. The
awards are made solely to assist with programme fees, course-related costs or
expenses. Apply using link above.
South Westland
Community Activities Trust Attendance Assistance Award
Four annual awards of up to
$800 each (or $200 per term) will be made to assist with costs associated in
attending a full-time programme of at least 17 weeks' duration at one of the West Coast Campuses. The awards are
made solely to assist with costs associated for that student to attend their
programme for example – travel or childcare etc. Apply using link above.
University of Auckland
University
of Auckland Scholarships for Students from Refugee Backgrounds
To mitigate economic barriers faced by students from refugee backgrounds, so they can access undergraduate study and the transformative potential of a tertiary qualification. Up to 10 scholarships available valued at up to $5,000 each. Apply using link above between 4 October and 15 November.
University
of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarships
One year of catered accommodation in a University of Auckland Hall of
Residence plus $5,000. Applicants must a NZ Citizen
or Permanent Resident currently enrolled in their final year at a NZ secondary school or kura,
intending to enrol full-time in a degree the following year. Apply using link above.
University
of Auckland International School Leaver Scholarship
Up
to ten scholarships valued at $20,000 each for new international school leaver students from NZ
secondary schools who are commencing an undergraduate degree in Semester 1. Apply using link above between 7 December and 18 January.
University
of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarship
Awarded to students who have achieved academically but are experiencing hardships or who may have been disadvantaged due to their personal circumstances. Scholarship payable over three years. Three tiers available, award decided by judging panel based on application:
- Tier 1: One year of catered accommodation in a University of Auckland Hall of Residence plus $5,000 over second and third years
- Tier 2: $10,00 payable over 3 years
- Tier 3: $6,000 payable over 3 years
Applicants
must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident, currently enrolled in final year of study at a NZ
secondary school or kura or in an approved pathway programme, or currently enrolled in an approved University of Auckland pathways programme, and intending to
enrol in an undergraduate degree in the following year. Apply using
link above
University of
Auckland Postgraduate Honours/PG Diploma Scholarship
Offered each semester to meritorious domestic students
enrolled for a postgraduate level Bachelors Honours degree or, where
applicable, an approved Postgraduate Diploma to support enrolment in programmes
that establish eligibility for doctoral study. Applicants must have obtained
their most recent qualifying programme at a recognised university and achieved
a GPA of 8.00 or above in that programme. Valued up to $13,655 plus compulsory
fees. Amount available varies. Apply using link above.
University of
Auckland Doctoral Scholarship
To
encourage and support academically excellent domestic and international doctoral candidates. Valued up
to $33,000 in 2023 (with annual CPI adjustment) plus compulsory fees and international health insurance. Available
to domestic students and domestic fee-paying international students. Amount
available varies. Apply using link above by 1 March, 1 June, 1 September or 1 November.
Martin Blythe
First in Family Scholarship
To assist students who are the first member of their family
to attend university and who, because of financial hardship, may not otherwise
be able to undertake a university degree. Valued at up to $8000. One available. Apply
using link above.
University of
Auckland International Student Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship for new international undergraduate and postgraduate
students. Valued up to $10,000 towards compulsory tuition fees. Up to 50
available
bi-annually. Apply using link above between 10 October – 21 November (Semester One) and 9 March – 20 April (Semester Two).
Value includes: accommodation &/or a stipend up to a value of $25,000, plus a customised Leadership Development and mentoring programme. To encourage and support exceptional students with a view to developing the next generation of leaders in NZ for full-time enrolment in a postgraduate programme. Each scholar will be matched with a mentor from the community, who is themselves a leader in their field, to advise, challenge and guide them as they complete their study and will also participate in a bespoke Leadership Programme. Number available varies. Applicants must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents. Apply using link above between 30 June and 24 August.
University of
Auckland International School Leaver Scholarship
For international students from NZ secondary schools enrolling in the first year of an undergraduate degree. Up to 10 available. Valued at $20,000 each. Apply using link above between 5 December 2021 – 18 January 2022
Chew Liong Kim
and Tan Chee Chin Scholarship
$8,000 to support an international or domestic student enrolling in the second or subsequent year of an undergraduate degree who has achieved academically but who is experiencing hardships or who may have been disadvantaged due to their personal circumstances. One available. Apply using link above between 17 January and 28 February.
University of Canterbury
Admiral
Sir Gordon Tait University Scholarship
One annual scholarship for an current or ex-Timaru Boys' High School pupil (who has completed a gap year and was enrolled at the school in the year immediately prior to applying to university) who has demonstrated all-round excellence and financial need. Valued at $4,500 per year for three years. One available. Applications must be made online at the scholarships website by 15 August.
University
of Canterbury Alumni Scholarship
Two scholarships available for first-year undergraduates
and two for postgraduate students, including final-year honours students. Valued
at $5,000 each. Apply using link above by
15 August
The UC
International First Year Scholarship (NZ School Leaver)
Recognises and supports
top-achieving international students commencing an undergraduate degree
programme. Valued at $15,000 each, ten available. Apply using link above by 15 August.
Recognises high
academic achievement, as well as leadership potential and involvement in
community &/or cultural activities, amongst intending first-year NZ or Australian Citizen or NZ Permanent Resident students.
Up to 70 available, valued at $6,000 each. Apply using link above by 15 August.
The opportunity to participate in a UC-sponsored programme for budding entrepreneurs and innovators through the UC Centre for Entrepreneurship. 10 available, valued at $5,000 each. Applicants must be NZ or Australian Citizen or NZ Permanent Residents. Apply using link above by 15 August.
One scholarship to support current or immediate past pupils of Timaru Boys’ High School who were enrolled for at least three years. One available, valued at $5,000 per year for up to four years. Apply using link above by 15 August.
Lyttelton
Port Company Directors' UC Scholarship (School Leaver)
To provide financial assistance to children of current employees of the Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) so that they might attend UC. One available for school leavers (first year undergraduates), valued at $10,000 each. Apply using link above by 15 August.
UC Hiranga
Scholarship - for Academic Excellence
500 scholarships available for those who get Excellence
endorsement at NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) in a NZ school. Open to both
domestic and international students. Valued at $5,000 each. Apply using link above between 20 June and 15 August.
Open to any
student who has completed at least one academic year at UC and whose earlier
youth was spent substantially in Southland and whose parents, or guardian, are
resident in Southland at the time of the award. Valued at $1,000. One available.
Apply using link above by 31 March.
To support students at UC who studied at Southland Boys’ High
School or Southland Girls’ High School. Valued at $1,200. Two available. Apply using link above by 31 March.
UC Māpura Bright
Start Scholarship
Supports academically able students who
are entering tertiary study for the first time and whose financial or personal
circumstances might have prevented them from considering entry to tertiary
education in the absence of the scholarship. Up to 15 available. Covers tuition
fees and all compulsory fees charged by the University. Apply using link above by 15 August.
Assists students who would not otherwise, by reason of their financial circumstances, be able to commence, or continue with, studies. Valued at $900, one available . Apply using link above by 31 March.
Go
Waitaha Canterbury Scholarship
Supports students from Tāmaki-Makaurau Auckland and Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington in their first year of study at UC while residing at a university hall of residence. Value includes: assistance with fees for accommodation at University Hall at a value of $5,000, and priority consideration for a place at the hall; opportunities to attend, at no cost, educational outdoor recreational field trips in Waitaha Canterbury, organised by the University and a range of workshops and seminars for personal, academic and professional development.; opportunities to experience and contribute to the Ōtautahi Christchurch regeneration and to engage with the Ōtautahi Christchurch community through membership of Te Hunga Tūao | Student Volunteer Army and through small-group projects. 150 available (5 reserved for international students). 150 available, up to five reserved for international students. Apply using link above by 15 August.
Eamon Molloy
Memorial Scholarship
Supports
undergraduate Asian students. Valued at $10,000. Applicants must be either citizens of Bangladesh,
Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Malaysia,
Mongolia, Myanmar, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, Philippines,
Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, or Vietnam; or holders
of Hong Kong permanent identity cards. Apply using
link above by 31 March.
Rotary Club of
Christchurch Blackgrove Scholarship
Supports students
intending to study at UC who face challenges that might otherwise prevent them
from considering entry to tertiary education. Values varies annually based on
tuition fees and course related costs up to $5,000. One available. Recipients must have left secondary school not more than two years prior to commencing the first year of full time study at UC and must have resided continuously in Canterbury for at least 12 months preceding the closing date for applications of the start of a gap year. Apply using link
above by 15 August.
Ernest William
File Scholarship
To assist sons and daughters of members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) in their first year studying for a degree at a NZ university (and has not completed study in NZ or overseas previously). Valued at $2000, two available. Apply using link above between 1 December and 1 April.
First Foundation gives preference to students who: are in year 12, will be first in their immediate family to attend university, have Level one or equivalent endorsed with merit or excellence, meet the household income threshold ($75,000 for 1 - 2 dependents, $90,000 for 3+ dependents). Apply at www.firstfoundation.org.nz/how-to-apply
Lincoln University
William Walter
Dunsterville Scholarship
Valued up to $6,000 to support students born in NZ who would otherwise not have the financial means to attend university. Apply using link above by 1 October.
Grants for students of Onslow College, Newlands College or Tawa
College for between $500 - $2,000. Apply at https://youthgrantstrust.co.nz/ or through your high school.
Otago Polytech
Principal's Leadership Scholarship
For Otago and Southland secondary school students enrolled in any study programme who has shown leadership inside or outside the school community. One scholarship offered at the discretion of the Principal in each school in the regions. Valued at $1,5000 tuition fee reduction for a full time full year programme, or $650 for a one semester programme. Available for a max. of three years. Students must contact their Principal or Careers Advisor to ensure their name is put forward.
Accommodation and Living Fees Focused, Grants, Scholarships and Assistance
University of Auckland
Presbyterian
Methodist Congregational Grafton Scholarship
To support undergraduate students who
cannot afford to fund their accommodation. Number available varies. Values covers up
to the first three years of accommodation in a single room in the catered Grafton Hall of Residence (Semester One and Two only). Applicants must be Citizen or Permanent Resident of NZ, enrolled in their last year of study at a NZ secondary school or Kura (or have left school during the previous secondary school year) and did not enrol at any other tertiary institution. Apply using link above by 11 October.
Victoria University of Wellington
Andrea Brander Accommodation Scholarship
Two scholarships of up to $2,500 towards
accommodation costs for secondary school leavers or first year students facing
financial hardship. Students must be enrolling in their first year
of study and be experiencing financial hardship that would otherwise prevent
them from study. For more information on application, contact [email protected] and apply by 1
October.
Wellington Tangiwai
Scholarships
Offered to school leavers on
the basis of academic merit, with leadership and community involvement a
secondary consideration. There are 300 scholarships available which are valid
for the first year of study to be put towards living costs and are valued at
$5,000 - $10,000. To be eligible, students must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, have completed at least two full years at a NZ secondary school, have Level 2 endorsed with excellence, be in Year 13 or have completed Year 13 and be taking a gap year the year prior to applying, be intending to enrol full time in the year following. Apply here by 1 September .
Wellington Kahotea
Scholarships
Scholarship package offered to school leavers on
the basis of academic merit. Up to 30 scholarships offered varies annually and
all students who apply for Tangiwai or Totweka Scholarships are considered. The package includes full accommodation at Halls of Residence during
the first year of study and a stipend for 3 years and is valued at up to $35,000. To
be eligible, students must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, have completed at least two full years at a NZ secondary school and meet all the criteria of the Tangiwai Scholarship. Apply here by
1 September.
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University
of Wellington Hardship Fund Equity Grants
To encourage
students who are facing financial hardship to assist with ongoing costs
associated with continuing their studies (not tuition fees). Grants available
for 1 – 2 trimesters, valued up to $2,000. Applications are open to any student
currently enrolled at VUW in the trimester they are applying for. Contact
[email protected] to apply by 6 March, 16 June or 20 October.
Alexander
Crawford Scholarship
Up to two scholarships available each year to
students who are enrolled in the final year of a first Bachelor's degree and are
pursuing a full-time programme of study. Applicants
must have been fide residents in the Wellington city for a period of at
least 3 years prior to the granting of the scholarship. Value of scholarship
varies. Contact
[email protected] to
apply by 1 July.
Alumni Appeal
Scholarship for Second Year Students
To support talented students to continue
their studies by removing financial barriers to study and success. Number of
scholarships vary, valued at up to $5,000. Applicants must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident of at least 2 years',
have completed 1 year of study and maintained a B grade average (preference may
be given to those experiencing financial hardship and who have completed
volunteer work). Contact [email protected] to
apply by 30 November.
Four scholarships valued at $5,000 for one year towards the annual cost of a double room at Weir House for a first-year student who, otherwise, may not be able to come to university. Applicants must be full time, Year 13 NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, who are eligible for a student allowance. Strong preference will be given to applicants who live outside the Wellington region (beyond a line from Otaki to Upper Hutt and South). Contact [email protected] to apply by 1 October.
University of Canterbury
International Accommodation Scholarship 2022
Shows UC’s kaitiakitanga towards international students
beginning their studies onshore in 2022, offering the student’s whānau
additional peace of mind that their students have a safe place to live in 2022
and 2023. Valued includes: full cost of
accommodation at Ilam Apartments in first year of study and $5,000 towards the cost of
accommodation at Ilam Apartments, or equivalent UC accommodation, in the second
year of study, plus additional
support and assistance during residence in Ilam Apartments, including a
Residential Assistant with international student experience to
support. Number available varies. Apply anything using link above
Grants, Scholarships and Financial Assistance for Females
Eastern Institute of Technology
To assist women to undertake tertiary study. Applications must be based in Hawke’s Bay, a full-time student and a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. Valued at $2,500. Contact Shelley Oliver [email protected] / [email protected] for more details or to apply.
CHB Businesses
and Professional Women’s Club and EIT Hawke’s Bay
CHB Women over 25 years old and enrolled/enrolling in an EIT programme. Valued at up to $1000. Applications open 1 August and close 30 September. Contact Teresa Mee to apply at [email protected].
The Graduate Women Manawatu Charitable Trust Inc.
For women in degree level study attending EIT in the program areas of Viticulture and Wine, Science and Entrepreneurialism. Up to two awards with a value of up to $2,000 each, may be awarded to women students enrolled at EIT, who have excelled in terms of effort and achievement. Contact Shelley Oliver [email protected] / [email protected] for more details or to apply.
Hawke's Bay Women in Win Prize - Bachelor of Viticulture and Wine Science Top Female Student
Women in Wine NZ helps women reach their full potential, step up into leadership roles an encourages businesses with in the industry to asses their diversity and inclusion culture. This $1,000 prize rewards excellent performance in achieving the BA of Viticulture and Wine Science. Contact Josette Rolfe at [email protected] to apply.
Southern Institute of Technology
Betty Loughhead
Soroptimist Scholarship Trust
Helping women over
the age of 25 (by 1 September) studying for a qualification to enter or re-enter the
workforce, or change occupation. Value varies. Applicants must be NZ Citizens, enrolled in an NZQA approved programme in NZ, have a proven record of academic achievement (be at least in your second year of study), able to use the scholarship during that academic year and not studying a PhD. Apply at www.blsst.co.nz by 31 August.
For students who are mothers demonstrating commitment and ambition. applicants must be in the second year of a recognised qualification, living in Southland and the primary parent of a child or children younger than 15 years of age.Apply by 30 June.
New
Horizons for Women Second Chance Education and Training and Foundation Study Awards
Second-Chance Education Awards are for women who are engaging in tertiary education for the first time, at Foundation Studies (NZQA Level 3-4), Diploma (NZQA Level 6), or Degree (NZQA Level 7), who do not already have a tertiary qualification above NZQA Level 4 and have not previously received a New Horizons for Women Trust: Hine Kahukura Award. Applicants must be over 27 years old and NZ Citizens or PR. There are 2 types of Second-Chance Education Awards:
- Foundation/Diploma Studies Awards ($1,000 - $1,400)
- Degree Study Awards ($3,000 to $4,000)
Applications open 17 July, apply by emailing [email protected].
NZ Federation of
Graduate Women Scholarships
Two scholarships available:
- GWNZ Fellowships to do doctoral study at a tertiary institution in NZ or overseas. Valued at $5,000 - $10,000.
- GWNZ Hariette Jenkins Award, valued at $5,000 for short-term study or research (for GWNZ members only; membership costs $20/year)
Apply at https://gwnz.org.nz/?s=scholarship. Applications open 1 May and close 30 June.
Victoria University of Wellington
GFS (Girls Friendly Society) Pasifika Scholarship
Offered to a current Pasifika, female student at VUW, enrolled in their first or second year of tertiary study, under the age of 25, facing financial hardship. One scholarship available valued at up to $12,000 available for up to 3 years. To be eligible students must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident. Contact [email protected] for more information on application and apply by 1 December.
Graduate
Women Wellington – Second Year Hutt Valley Scholarship
Open to female students enrolled full
time at VUW for the second year of their undergraduate degree at the time of
application. Selection will be made based on academic merit, financial
circumstances and personal qualities. Applicants must have completed at least two years of their secondary
school education in the Hutt Valley (must include Year 11 and 12). One scholarship
available valued at $3,000. Contact [email protected] for more
information on application and apply by 30 June.
Graduate
Women Wellington – Second Year Scholarship
Open to female students studying full time at VUW for their undergraduate degree. Applicants must be female second year students who are experiencing
financial hardship. Up to two available, valued at up to $3,000 each for tuition fees or as a stipend. Contact [email protected] for more
information on application and apply by 30 June.
Rural Women New Zealand
Grants up
to $500 are available to women over 25 years of age who wish to further their
training or education in order to improve their skills. Applicants need to
indicate the benefit of their study to the wider community in addition to their
personal development. Preference will be given to those who live in smaller
centres or rural areas. The course to be undertaken must be offered by a
recognised education provider. Apply using link above. Applications are
ongoing and due 1 March and 1 July annually.
Region 5 (Rimanui
RWNZ Norma Evans Education Award)
To
encourage women wishing to advance in the workforce to obtain qualifications
improving their career opportunities and independence. One award will be offered
to a woman who wishes to complete a tertiary study programme to assist her to
return to or enter the work force thereby enabling her to better develop her
career. Up to $2,000 for one year of tertiary study, with consideration of a
second year’s grant of up to $2,000 depending on the tertiary study undertaken
and grades achieved. Applicants must be NZ Citizen, aged 25+ at time of
application and live in the Coromandel, Thames, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne or
Central Plateau regions. Apply using link above by 10 February annually.
For students whose study will benefit the wider community in
addition to their personal development. The grant offers women the opportunity
to extend their education or training in order to improve their level of
skills. Preference will be given to those who reside in smaller centres or
rural areas of West Coast of the South Island. A grant of $500 will be awarded
biennially in odd years). Applicants must be over 25 years old. Apply using link above by
1 July annually.
Tararua
Provincial Education Grant
One one-year Tertiary book or resource grant to
assist tertiary students who are NZ Citizens and resident in the Tararua or
Central Hawkes Bay area. Apply using link above by 1 March annually.
Textbook Grant
for Tertiary Students Bursary
One-off grant
available to tertiary students to assist with the purchase of resource
materials, including software. Available to NZ citizens, valued at $500/year
(max. of 5 times per applicant). Apply using link above by 1 March annually.
One year bursary
available to tertiary students. Available to NZ citizens, valued at $1000/year (max.
2 applications). Apply using link above by 1 March annually.
North Taranaki
Provincial Holiday Cottage Investment Fund
To assist the education, health and welfare
of women and families in North Taranaki. Priority is given to members of RWNZ
and their families. The amount awarded varies on a case-by-case basis. Any
application can apply more than once, over a 3-year course. Applications
accepted year-round, use link above to apply.
NZ Association of Women in Aviation
Three scholarships awarded to young people, the Air Training Corps Association, the Walsh Memorial Flying School annual flying camp and to the annual Youth Soaring Development Camp. Each provides funding for the winner to obtain further flight training, a year's subscription to the Association, a certificate and a copy of the book Silver Wings.
To assist an NZAWA
member, who is already a qualified instructor, to undertake further training or study,
not necessarily aviation related, that will improve the instructors teaching
skills to help student pilots learn to fly. Applicants must have a C-Category Flight Instructor Rating or similar, have been a financial member of NZAWA for min. 2 years, have a passion for training, be a permanent resident of NZ and have completed the direct supervision requirements of their Flight Instructor Rating. Complete the application form and send to [email protected] by 1 March.
To assist a member
in the achievement of practical &/or theoretical flight training including
training, examination fees, flight test costs and study fees. Applicants must have been a financial member of NZAWA for two years, be a Permanent Resident of NZ, achieved a min. of 50 hours flight time. Complete the application form and send to [email protected] by 1 March.
Anne Barbarich Award - Sponsored by Air New Zealand
To encourage and motivate an aspiring pilot with the experience of a day in the life of an Airline Pilot with Air New Zealand and a leadership workshop. Applicants must show leadership potential and the passion to pursue a career in the airlines, a financial member of NZAWA, a Permanent Resident of NZ. Apply at the beginning of the King's Birthday Annual Rally weekend.
Qantas Group Pilot Academy Scholarship
Program
To provide
equity-based grants to support diversity in the pilot population. Applications are open and being accepted for Academy courses from now until 2028 from females or First Nations People. Qantas is
drawing on the expertise of highly talented women within the Qantas Group to
offer Woman in Aviation scholarships to several female students to help them
achieve their dreams. Scholarships may be valued at up to $85,000 and students
at the FTA Academy will receive world-class training for the Australian
aviation industry, which focuses on producing future airline captains, rather
than simply training students to obtain a license. Up to 50 scholarships available 2023 - 2028. Apply at www.qantas.com/au/en/about-us/our-company/pilot-academy.html#applications
Lincoln University Suffrage
Centennial Undergraduate Scholarship
For female students of any
nationality who are enrolled fulltime and will be in their final year of an
undergraduate degree in the academic year following application.
Apply using
link above by 30 September.
University of
Canterbury Helen Macmillan Brown Bursary
Supports female students at UC. Valued at $2,500. 10 available. Apply using link above
by 15 August.
University
of Auckland
Kate Edger
Education Charitable Trust
Variety of awards for females including:
- The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Postgraduate Diploma Award
- The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Masters Degree Award
- The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust First Year Doctoral Award
- The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Bachelor with Honours Award
- The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust Dame Dorothy Winstone Doctoral Completion Award
Apply using links above.
Grants, Scholarships and Assistance for Māori and Pasifika Students
Eastern Institute of Technology Māori and Pasifika Scholarships
There are a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate
scholarships and awards available to Māori and Pasifika students who are
studying at EIT. The team can help with completion, form-filling and posting
out of all scholarship applications. Apply using link above or email [email protected] for more details
Nelson Aviation
College PPL Theory Scholarships
NAC is offering three scholarships to students who meet all the standard minimum entry criteria other than academic qualifications. Each scholarship is valued at $4,500, to cover the cost of the Private Pilot License theory course only. The course is offered twice annually, in February and August. The scholarships will be awarded to a:
- NZ Citizen living in NZ
- NZ Māori student living in NZ
- Pacific Island student living in NZ
Email [email protected] with details about why you should be awarded a scholarship (300 - 500 words).
University of Wellington
Wellington
Totoweka Scholarship
Offered to school leavers on
the basis of academic merit, equity, leadership and commitment to community.
Scholarships are valid for the first year of study, can be put towards living
costs and are valued at $5,000 or $10,000. To be eligible, students must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents or International students who have completed at least two full years at an NZ Secondary School;
be of Māori or Pasifika heritage; have a disability; be facing financial
hardship; or from a refugee background and be in Year 13 or have completed Year
13 the year prior. Apply here by
1 September.
GFS (Girls Friendly Society) Pasifika Scholarship
Offered to a current Pasifika, female student at VUW, enrolled in their first or second year of tertiary study. For returning students facing financial hardship; up to $12,000 available for up to 3 years. To be eligible students must be NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident, aged under 25 and experiencing financial hardship. One available. Contact [email protected] for more information on application and apply by 1 December.
For full time students studying at 200
level or above at Victoria University of Wellington who are a part of Te
Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga. One scholarship available valued at $2,500. Contact [email protected] to apply by 1
July.
Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Pasifika Scholarship
Offered to a NZ based Pasifika student
who is enrolling full-time for the first year of a degree course and is facing
financial hardship (preference may be given to a mature student). One
scholarship available valued at $2,000/year for up to 3 years. Contact [email protected] to apply by 15
September.
Waitaha-A-Hei /
VUW Scholarship
Offered to up to 5 Māori students
annually who are registered beneficiaries with Te Kapu o
Waitaha, studying NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in their final year of secondary
school, qualify for Fees-Free Tertiary Education in the year of tenure, are
intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree for the first time in
the year of tenure and who intend to begin their studies in Trimester 1. Valued at up to $2,000. Contact [email protected] to apply by 30 November.
Ngā Hoe a Kupe
Pathfinder Scholarships
Aimed at growing the participation and success of Māori and Pasifika students and those from refugee and low socio-economic backgrounds in Wellington. Scholarships are focused on supporting students who have shown resilience or determination in achieving their academic and personal goals, are valued at approx. $50,000 and available for 3 years. Up to 10 scholarships available. The University will offer guaranteed financial support, academic mentoring and other support throughout the recipients’ undergraduate degree programme, including accommodation in the first year of study. Scholarship offers are conditional on the recipient gaining UE, being fully enrolled in a degree programme and staying in a university Hall of Residence during the first year of study. Applicants must be a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident and currently in Year 13 at one of the following schools:
- Aotea College, Porirua
- Bishop Viard College, Porirua
- Mana College, Elsdon
- Naenae College, Avalon
- Porirua College, Cannons Creek
- St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt
- Taita College, Taita
- Wainuiomata High School, Lower Hutt
Contact [email protected] OR [email protected] for more information and to apply by 22 September.
Lincoln University
Sir Turi Carroll
Centennial Scholarship
Covering tuition fees, to encourage a Māori, NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident student of good academic calibre, who has also demonstrated leadership potential, to commence or continue their tertiary study at Lincoln University. Apply at www.lincoln.ac.nz/scholarships by 31 March and 15 August.
Supports Māori students
entering their first year of undergraduate study, who show strong leadership
and engagement with their whānau, hapū, marae or community. Valued at up to $19,000 annually, to cover on-campus costs
and tuition fees for three years of study. Students will be expected to play
an active role in Te Awhioraki – The Māori Student Association. Apply at www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/scholarships/ by 31 March and 15 August.
Pasifika Excellence Scholarship
Supports Pasifika students entering their first year of undergraduate study, who show strong leadership and engagement in their community. Pasifika Excellence Scholar will be expected to be actively engaged in the Lincoln University Pacific Island Student Association. Valued at up to $19,000 annually, to cover on-campus costs and tuition fees for three years of study. Apply at www.lincoln.ac.nz/study/scholarships/ by 31 March and 15 August.
Supports Māori or Pasifika students who are following a pathway into undergraduate or sub-degree study at Lincoln University from other educational providers. Applicants must have completed a Level 4 qualification. Valued at $5000 for one year. Apply using link above by 31 March and 15 August.
Supports Pasifika students entering into undergraduate or sub-degree study. Valued at $5000 for one year. Apply using link above by 31 March and 15 August.
Māori and Pasifika Accommodation
Scholarship
Supports Māori or Pasifika
students entering into undergraduate or sub-degree
study who show strong leadership potential in their communities. Valued at
$5000 for 1 year to be paid directly into Lincoln University Halls of Residence
account. Apply using link above by 15 August
2021
Supports Māori students entering into undergraduate study in the field of
Tourism. Valued at $5000 for one year. Apply using link above by
Ngarimu V.C. and 28th
Māori Battalion Memorial Scholarships
Supports NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident students of Māori descent undertaking tertiary study and who possess characteristics
that are consistent with members of the 28th Battalion. Valued at $10,000 – $50,000. Apply using link above by 8 August.
Supports Māori students who are entering
undergraduate or sub-degree study and who have
demonstrated excellence in subjects focused on Te Ao Māori. Valued at $5000 for one year. Apply using link above by
Lincoln University Aoraki Doctoral Scholarship for Māori
Scholarship demonstrated commitment to Kaupapa and Rakahau Māori and supporting Māori students embarking on a doctoral programme. Valued at tuition fees plus $28,000 stipend for a maximum of three years from the commencement date of the scholarship. Apply by 1 October.
Hauraki Māori Trust Education Grants
Each year the Hauraki Māori
Trust Board through the Pare Hauraki Fishing Trust offer Education
Grants to assist Iwi members studying at tertiary institutions. To be eligible
applicants must whakapapa to 1 or more Iwi of Hauraki and be on the Hauraki
Tribal Register. Tertiary Education grants are for tuition fees only for study
at NZQA Level 5 and above. Application open and close dates vary. Visit here for more information.
University of Canterbury
Recognises leadership potential, involvement in community and cultural activities, and high academic achievement amongst intending first-year ākonga who have whakapapa Māori. Valued at $6,000 plus the opportunity to participate in the UC Māori Leadership programme. 20 available (5 reserved for ākonga who have whakapapa Ngāi Tahu.) Applicants must be NZ or Australian Citizens, NZ Permanent Residents or international students studying at secondary level in NZ. Apply using link above by 15 August.
University of Auckland
University of
Auckland Vaka Moana Scholarship
To financially support Pacific students from low
socio-economic areas in Auckland attending university for the first time having
left secondary school or kura in the previous year. Available to domestic
students and domestic fee-paying international students. Amount available
varies. Valued at up to $20,000 including one year of catered accommodation in a University of
Auckland Hall of Residence plus a laptop. Apply using link above by 23 August.
University of
Auckland Māori Postgraduate Scholarship
Offered each semester to Māori students enrolled in any
Masters or postgraduate level Bachelors (Honours) degree, or any Postgraduate
Diploma. Applicants must have obtained their most recent qualifying programme
at a recognised university and have achieved a GPA of 7.50 or above. Amount
available varies. Valued at up to $13,655 plus compulsory fees. Applications are by nomination.
Māori Education Trust
MET offer a variety of scholarships for all study levels, subjects, universities and iwi. Applicants may apply for more than one. Find out more here.
Otago Polytechnic
Otago Polytechnic Mātāwaka Scholarship
To encourage Māori students of all ages and backgrounds to succeed in tertiary education by removing financial barriers to study. The scholarships also acknowledge the contribution students can make to their local community. Scholarship covers tuition fees for one stage of the chosen programme of study, $4,000 towards accommodation costs (if staying at one of OP's on-campus options) or $2,000 towards course related costs. Successful recipients will also be paired with a Tuakana.
Four scholarships available for any study programme at OP to acknowledge the contribution students make to their Rūnaka and local community. Applicants must be registered with one of the four local Rūnaka ( Te Rūnaka o Moeraki, Kati Huirapa ki Puketeraki, Te Rūnanga o Otākou, or Hokonui Rūnaka), be a domestic student, pass academic studies each year with a min. 50%. Valued at the costs of full fees for the duration of study.
To celebrate Māori who have been nominated as recipients of Mana Pounamu Young Māori Achievers Award. Contact [email protected] for more information and to apply.
Ngai Tahu Whānau Opportunities
Variety of grants and scholarships for all tertiary
levels of study available. Search using link above and apply at individual institutions.
Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members who are currently enrolled and studying towards a NZQA recognised tertiary qualification or an international equivalent. There are 58 undergraduate targeted scholarships, valued at up to $1,500 each, aimed to support higher learning and help students connect with their Ngāi Tahutanga. There are 24 postgraduate scholarships, valued between $3,000 - $10,000. Kā Pūtea Scholarships are awarded based on applicants’ academic achievements and their engagement with whānau, hapū or iwi-related activities. To find out more visit link above.
Assistance for Students with Additional Learning Needs / Health Concerns
Eastern Institute
of Technology John Harré Award
To assist a
student with a disability in the transition from study at EIT Hawke’s Bay into employment. Students need to be
enrolled in and completed or are near completion of their course. Valued at $3,500. Apply using link above or email [email protected] to apply between 1 Nov and mid-December annually.
Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust Scholarship
Value: $5,000.00 per year to specifically benefit hard of hearing, or Deaf people. Dependent on applications received, this may be given solely to one recipient or shared amongst a number of recipients. Applicants can be adults, youth hearing impaired, Deaf or hearing individuals; must be living in the Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa area; their study must benefit those in this region; must have a proven interest level in the study to be undertaken; and must be a NZ permanent resident. Apply at www.bluelagoonhearingtrust.co.nz/apply-now by 31 October.
University of Auckland
Pong, Tams and Ko Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Valued at up to
$8,000 to support dmestic and international students with sensory, physical, medical, and/or
learning difficulties/disabilities. Apply using link above between 11 January – 22 February.
Dulcie Bowman
Memorial Scholarship
To encourage hearing-impaired women
students at either undergraduate or postgraduate level with their second or subsequent year of study.Two available valued at
$4,500. Apply using link above by 1 February.
Lincoln
University Inclusive Education Award
Scholarship
available annually to a NZ Citizen or Permanent Resident student who has a disability, injury
or illness. Valued at up to $3,000. Apply using link above by 30 September.
Victoria University of Wellington
Wellington
Totoweka Scholarship
Offered to school leavers on
the basis of academic merit, equity, leadership and commitment to community.
Scholarships are valid for the first year of study, can be put towards living
costs and are valued at $5,000 - $10,000. To be eligible, students must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, have completed at leave 2 full years at a NZ Secondary School, have NCEA Level 2 endorsed with merit and be in Year 13 or have completed Year
13 the year prior. Apply here by 1 September.
Te Amaru - Disability
Service Access Awards
To provide financial assistance to
students with disabilities that impact on their income or financial costs. To support disabled students who have made good academic progress
and have one or more years left to complete their study. Approx. 35 scholarships
available valued at up to $3,000. Applicants must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Residents, enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate programme and intending to re-enrol the following year. Apply by 19 October.
Sir Roy McKenzie
Deaf Scholarship
To encourage and enable more deaf
students to complete tertiary education. Applicants must have hearing loss of
70 DB or greater in better ear (i.e. severely deaf). Applicants must be
enrolled for undergraduate study at second year or above or be doing
postgraduate study programme. Two scholarships available; valued at $5,000 for
undergraduate, $10,000 for post-graduate. Contact [email protected] to apply by 14 December.
University of Canterbury
Supports students
who have been affected by a cancer experience, either directly or through a
close relative and are striving for betterment. Valued at $5,000. Two available.
Applicants must be NZ Citizens or Permanent Reidents and affected by a cancer experience either directly or through a close relative. Apply using link above by 31 October.
Dr Russell Smith
Memorial Scholarship
Supports students
who have a vision impairment. Valued at $2,000. One available. Apply using link above by 31 March.
UC Doctoral
Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
Supports students of high academic achievement who have a significant disability, for study towards a research doctoral degree. Valued at $28,000 per 120 points of thesis enrolment and tuition fees for thesis enrolment only. At least one available. Apply using link above by 15 October.
Rotary Club of
Belfast–Kaiapoi Disability Scholarship
Supports undergraduate students who have a disability. Applicants must be citizens of NZ, have a disability that would qualify them to be registered with the university’s Student Accessibility Service. Preference is given to applicants whose last year of secondary
education was at a North Canterbury school. Valued at $3,000. One available.
Apply by 15 August.
Otago Polytech
Supports neurodiverse learners completing study at OP. It is areduction in tuition fees and not available for learners with government funded education (ed. Fees Free). One available, valued at 100% of tuition fees. Applicants must be domestic students and demonstrate academic progress. Apply using link above by 27 October.
Other Places to Research Financial Education Assistance
- Study Spy
- Money Hub
- StudyLink
- Careers NZ
- Education in New Zealand
- Study in New Zealand
- Ministry of Education
- Public Trust
Government Financial and Employment Assistance
·
Fees Free; get
funding of up to $12,000 for 1 year of education
·
Gateway Funding; for
vocational pathways in the Service sector
·
Apprenticeship Boost;
Ministry of Social Development assistance for tourism businesses offering
‘trades’, including Regional Apprentice Initiative
·
Grow the Regions Māori Trades and Training Fund
·
Mana in Mahi: email [email protected] with:
o your full name
o your address (including town/city)
o the best way they can contact you e.g. a phone number or email
address
o what sort of work you're interested in
o how you heard about Mana in Mahi
- MFAT
Scholarships for students from developing countries who are motivated to
make a difference at home. The NZ Government offers New
Zealand Scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate study. These
are full tertiary scholarships for eligible international students to
study fulltime at a New Zealand education institution or a Pacific
university.
A variety of other scholarships are available nationwide
for other subjects useful to the Tourism and Hospitality industry, including:
Business, Leadership, Management, Ecology and Environmental Studies, ICT,
Commerce, Finance, Law, HR etc. Go with Tourism advise researching your subject
and study institute choices for other options available to you.