The Ultimate New Zealand Scholarship Guide 2018-19

Year 13 to University Studies

Updated: June 2018
  • We estimate that the total value of scholarships to be granted in 2018 to Year 13 New Zealanders will exceed $100m. It’s big money, and it’s up for grabs to students who meet the varied requirements.
  • We've published this guide to provide a complete list - we update it regularly and prompt scholarship providers to keep us in the know of any changes. 
  • Most scholarships listed here will be unsuitable for an individual student, yet we estimate that an individual school leaver could comfortably find 4-10 relevant scholarships to apply for.
  • We have compiled an extensive list of scholarships available for students completing year 13 in 2018 and commencing study in 2019 in New Zealand.
  • Some external pages may reference study in 2018 and deadlines in 2017; we have estimated the 2018 dates based on 2017 data and await the scholarship providers to update their own websites.
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Not a New Zealander?
  • If you are living outside of a New Zealand and do not have New Zealand residency or citizenship, this guide is not for you.
  • We recommend consulting the New Zealand Government Scholarship Program from the Ministry of Foreign affairs and Trade.
First Steps - how to use this guide and have the best chance at a scholarship
  • First of all, a disclaimer. While we have taken the utmost care in putting together this guide, you use it at your own risk and we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information presented. We recommend confirming closing dates directly with the scholarship provider well in advance. 
  • All of the scholarships listed in our guide link to the scholarship provider’s website for further details and/or online application forms.

Getting the Best Results from our Guide
  1. Firstly, click on your intended University below and see the school leaver scholarships available. 
  2. Then, go through all of the Private scholarships below - these are offered to Year 13 students nationwide. 
  3. Finally, look at the region-specific scholarships you can apply for simply for living within your region 
  4. If you are eligible, look at the and  Māori and Pacific Island scholarships. 
  5. If your parents are members, contact your local Rotary or Lions Clubs - many local branches award scholarships. 
  6. It is worth contacting your local City Council or District Council - many award scholarships to local citizens.
  7. Make sure to read our tips for getting a scholarship - it was put together by teachers and students like you who were successful in securing a scholarship. They cover:
  • Preparing for scholarship success by achieving certain academic standards
  • Committing to community work
  • Participating in cultural or sporting teams
  • Other essential tips to improve scholarship eligibility

Keep Focused and Pick the Most Suitable Scholarships 
  • We know you're time-poor right now, so we've made this resource easy to use. 
  • To get the best results, we recommend saving the links of 5-15 scholarships as a starting point so you have some idea of the requirements without being overwhelmed, and make a note of their due dates.
  • If anything is confusing, contact the scholarship provider so that you're properly prepared. 

Scholarships List - Fast Links

Click on the headings below to jump down to to the scholarship section. When you're done with one section, click on Back To Scholarship Index to come back to this list. 

New Zealand University Scholarships
  1. University Of Auckland Scholarships
  2. Auckland University Of Technology (AUT) Scholarships
  3. University Of Waikato Scholarships
  4. Massey University Scholarships
  5. Victoria University Of Wellington Scholarships
  6. University Of Canterbury Scholarships
  7. Lincoln University Scholarships
  8. University Of Otago Scholarships

Private Organisation Scholarships
  1. Company-funded Scholarships

​Regional Scholarships
  1. Northland Region Scholarships
  2. Auckland Region Scholarships
  3. Waikato Region Scholarships
  4. Bay Of Plenty Region Scholarships
  5. Gisborne Scholarships
  6. Hawke's Bay Region Scholarships
  7. Taranaki Region Scholarships
  8. Manawatu-Wanganui Region Scholarships
  9. Wellington Region Scholarships
  10. Nelson and Tasman Region Scholarships
  11. Marlborough Region Scholarships
  12. West Coast Region Scholarships
  13. Canterbury Region Scholarships
  14. Otago Region Scholarships
  15. Southland Region Scholarships

Specific Scholarships
Māori Education Scholarships
Pacific Islander Education Scholarships
Overseas University Scholarships

Application Guidance
Tips For Scholarship Success

Scholarships - 4 Facts you must know

What is a School Leaver Scholarship and how does it help me?

Scholarships are offered by universities, companies and private organisations to year 13 students from all over New Zealand. The purpose of a scholarship is to pay a sum of money which will finance your studies, be it living costs or course fees. The purpose of a scholarship is to lower the burden of a student loan and reduce your student loan after university. Scholarship money is particularly useful for paying living costs, now at record highs, such as rent and food. 
 
There are hundreds of scholarships available every year to Year 13 students. Provided you are eligible, you are in with a chance of being awarded one.

It's essential to know that scholarships are competitive, have limited numbers and follow strict deadlines. To have the best chance of success, it is crucial you get onto them early. School holidays are the ideal time to look and apply for scholarships as you don’t have the distractions that come with term time.
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What are the different types of School Leaver Scholarships and which ones should I be looking at?

Scholarships are varied - they each have a particular purpose. Many are provided privately through trust funds, companies and some individuals. The most important thing to know is that many scholarships are specific to your planned area of study. For example, if you plan to study for a commerce degree (BCOM) or major in History (BA), you won't qualify for an engineering scholarship. Your options will vary based on what you plan to study. 

Our scholarship guide is helpfully set out to cover universities, region and private options. You can then create a shortlist for the ones you're eligible for. Eligibility is a huge factor, which we address next. 

Explaining "Eligibility" for better scholarship shortlisting

Many scholarships are especially for students with/for:
  • Specific gender, age or ethnicity
  • Member of an indigenous or other special group
  • Academic or sporting excellence
  • Study in a certain field or at a certain level
  • Demonstrated Community Involvement
  • Demonstrated Leadership - in school and out of school
  • Region you grew up in or plan to study in
  • Financial hardship
 
Reading the eligibility criteria will give you an idea of whether or not it is worth pursuing a particular scholarships. Because of the vast range in eligibility criteria, we have avoided classifying any scholarships and invite readers to determine if they're eligible by examining the full details of each scholarship.

​How do I find this year's available Scholarships?

MoneyHub has put together what is arguably New Zealand’s most comprehensive list. But we’re not the only Scholarship resource. After exhausting this guide, we recommend you:
  1. Ask Locally - reach out to your Year 13 head teacher or relevant School administrator and ask about school-specific scholarships. Many schools have school-awarded scholarships which may be lower in value than others listed on this page, but are nevertheless still worth applying for. 
  2. Contact your intended university's Careers Advisory Office - their teams are in the know about recently released scholarships for school leavers.
  3. Search GivMe for further scholarships - this private resource is available in schools and libraries throughout New Zealand, GivMe has the master list for the mainstream and obscure scholarships. Book in time, bring a pen and paper and find scholarships that suit your situation. 

University Scholarships

University of Auckland Scholarships

Things to know
  • All scholarship applications are completed electronically for the University of Auckland. 
  • Many scholarships exist outside of the headlined "School Leaver" list, and we have detailed them below. 
Top Achiever Scholarships
  • Total Value: $20,000 including a guaranteed place in the University of Auckland Hall of Residence.
  • Purpose: To recognise and reward exceptional academic performance combined with outstanding sporting, artistic, cultural and/or leadership achievements – it’s a varied assessment.
  • Number Available: Up to 250 scholarships awarded per year for students in their first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree programme.
  • Application closing date: August 2018
  • Full Scholarship details can be found here
Māori Academic Excellence Scholarships
  • Total Value: $20,000 including a guaranteed place in the University of Auckland Hall of Residence. 
  • Purpose: to recognise and reward exceptional academic performance combined with outstanding sporting, artistic, cultural and/or leadership achievements among Māori students. 
  • Number Available: Up to 25 scholarships awarded per year for Māori students commencing their first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree programme.
  • Application closing date: August 2018
  • Full Scholarship details can be found here
Pacific Academic Excellence Scholarships:
  • Total Value: $20,000 including a guaranteed place in the University of Auckland Hall of Residence.
  • Purpose: to recognise and reward exceptional academic performance combined with outstanding sporting, artistic, cultural and/or leadership achievements among Pacific students.
  • Number Available: Up to 25 scholarships awarded per year for Pacific students commencing their first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree programme.
  • Application closing date: August 2018
  • Full scholarship details can be found here
Academic Potential Scholarships-School Leavers:
  • Total Value: $20,000 paid over 3 years for tier one; second and third tiers offer a smaller scholarship
  • Purpose: The scholarship recognises students who have achieved academically, but are experiencing hardships or who may have been disadvantaged due to their personal circumstances.
  • Number Available: Up to 250 scholarships awarded per year for students with at least an NCEA rank score of 200 in Year 12.
  • Application closing date: August 2018
  • Full scholarship details can be found here​

General Scholarships
Cornwall Cricket Club Crowe Family Scholarship
​Value: $5,000 per year for up to 3 years
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date: September 2018
Eligibility: Cricket playing students who are enrolling into their first year of undergraduate study at the University of Auckland

Lane Capital Scholarships
Value: $5,000 for 4 years
Number on offer: 4
Closing Date: December 2018
Eligibility: First undergraduate degree in Architecture, Business and Economics, Engineering or Science at the University of Auckland.

Ralph and Eve Seelye Undergraduate Scholarships
Value: $5,000 per annum for one year
Number on offer: Up to 10
Closing Date:  November 2018
Eligibility: Students currently in Year 13 at a decile 1-3 New Zealand secondary school and intending to enrol in a full-time degree programme at the University of Auckland.

Sanders Memorial Scholarship
Value: $1,200 per annum for 3 years
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date: November 2018
Eligibility: Child of member of Mercantile Marine or Navy entering first year of any full-time programme.

University of Auckland International Scholarships – New Zealand School Leavers
Value: $5,000 for one year
Number on offer: up to 2
Closing Date:  January 2019
Eligibility: New full-fee paying international school-leavers in New Zealand undertaking an undergraduate degree, commencing in Semester One

The University of Auckland Scholarships for Students from Refugee Backgrounds
Value: $5,000
Number on offer: Up to 3
Closing Date:  TBC 2018
Eligibility: The primary purpose of the scholarship is to mitigate the economic barriers faced by students from refugee backgrounds so that they can access undergraduate study and the transformative potential of a tertiary qualification.  
Faculty of Arts Scholarships
Ellen Castle Undergraduate Scholarship in the Schools of Humanities and Social Sciences
Value: $5,000 per year for 3 years
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date:  November 2018
Eligibility: Students currently in Year 13 at a decile 1-3 New Zealand secondary school and intending to enrol in a full-time BA majoring in a subject in the Schools of Humanities and/or Social Sciences at the University of Auckland

Jean Heywood Scholarship
Value: $3,000 over 3 years
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date:  September 2018
Eligibility: Past pupils of Epsom Girls' Grammar intending to enrol in Mathematics or Statistics for 1st year degree programme
Faculty of Business and Economics
Business School Inspiring Futures Scholarships
Value: Varies
Number on offer: Up to 10
Closing Date:  November 2018
Eligibility:  Students from Decile 1 to 3 schools entering first year of a BCom or BProp degree at the University of Auckland

Kelly Undergraduate Scholarships and Toi Uru Roa: The Paul Kelly Maori Undergraduate Scholarships
Value: $8,000
Number on offer: Up to 10 - 5 for Undergraduate students of Business and Economics and 5 Maori students studying undergraduate degree in Business and Economics
Closing Date:  April 2019
Eligibility: The main purpose of the Scholarships is to encourage the development of a cadre of future leaders of business and society by promoting academic excellence and assisting outstanding students to reach their full potential. 
Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries
Taurus Charitable Trust Entry-Level Scholarships in Music
Value: $4,000
Number on offer: Up to 2
Closing Date:  1 November 2018
Eligibility: School Leavers who are intending to enrol full-time in a Bachelor of Music or conjoint degree in the School of Music at the University of Auckland

Murray Wren Undergraduate Scholarship in Architecture
Value: $15,000 per annum for up to 3 years
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date:  November 2018
Eligibility: School Leavers who are intending to enrol in a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at the University of Auckland

George Turner Wilson Music Trust Scholarships - Junior Awards
Value: $2,500
Number on offer: Varies
Closing Date:  Mid 2018
Eligibility:  Secondary School level students requesting lessons at the School of Music

Canterbury Architects' Scholarship
Value: $2,000
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date:  1 December 2018
Eligibility: 1st year of undergraduate architecture degree programme

Beatrice Ratcliffe Entry-Level Scholarship in Music
Value: $5,000
Number on offer: 1
Closing Date:  November 2018
Eligibility: Year 13 at a New Zealand Secondary School and intending to enrol full-time in a Bachelor of Music or conjoint degree in the School of Music at the University of Auckland in the following year
Faculty of Education and Social Work
Faculty of Education and Social Work Start Smart Entry Level Undergraduate Scholarships
Value: $2,500 - $5,000
Number on offer: 25+
Closing Date:  January and October 2019
Eligibility: Full-time study in first year of an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree or conjoint in the Faculty of Education and Social Work

William and Betty Bell Scholarship
Value: $1,000
Number on offer: 1
Applicable study: First year of first undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Education and Social Work
Closing Date:  31 January ​2019

University of Auckland Faculty of Law
University of Auckland Faculty of Law Entry Level Scholarships
Value: $1,000 per year for two years
Number on offer: Up to 10
Closing Date:  October 2018
Eligibility: First year of study for a LLB or LLB conjoint degree
Purpose: The main purpose of the Scholarships is to encourage and support high achieving school leavers to pursue law studies at the University of Auckland. 

Planning to study with the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Engineering?
  • There may be scholarships not listed on the University of Auckland's website.
  • We suggest you contact the relevant faculty to ask about funding availability well in advance of the end of 2018. 
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Auckland University of Technology [AUT] Scholarships

  • We have reviewed the Year 13/future student Scholarship offering from AUT.
  • We can confirm that the scholarships are presented in a logical manner and will be easy for any Year 13 student to decipher. 
  • According to our discussion with AUT's Careers team, entry level scholarships for 2019 are one-year scholarships to support full-time study, paid towards accommodation or a living allowance. 
  • All scholarships are listed on the AUT Secondary schools scholarships page and a complete list of AUT scholarships is also available
  • Please ensure the "Undergraduate - First Year Only" box is selected to ensure accurate results, as per the image outlined below.  
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University of Waikato Scholarships

  • We have reviewed the Year 13/future student Scholarship offering from the University of Waikato.
  • We can confirm that the scholarships are presented in a logical manner and will be easy for any Year 13 student to decipher. 
  • For further details on every available scholarship, refer to the University of Waikato's dedicated scholarship page making note of the criteria and application date deadlines. 
  • Please ensure the "School Leaver" search box is ticked to ensure accurate results, as per the image outlined below.  
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Massey University Scholarships

  • We have reviewed the list of scholarships available to school leavers planning to study at Massey University.
  • We take a view that Massey University's organisation of scholarships for school leavers is expertly presented when compared to the majority of every other New Zealand university.
  • Like our own scholarship page, Massey has outlined it in list form.
  • We have no desire to qualify the information and present the lists in their entirety here: Massey University School Leaver Scholarship List (Agriculture Students only) and General Massey Undergraduate Scholarships. Please note that the General Scholarships list is constantly changing and does require students to look for wording such as "future student" or "intending to study" to locate the relevant school leaver scholarships. If you have any questions about the eligibility of a particular scholarship, we recommend you contact the scholarship provider. ​
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Victoria University of Wellington Scholarships

Victoria University of Wellington has displayed school leaver scholarships under "first year only" general scholarships in its database. We have chosen to link to this page and have written to the university requesting more appropriate internal tagging. 

Searching for scholarships:
  1. Please select "undergraduate (first year only)" as depicted in the image below using the general scholarship search
  2. Please consult the school leaver scholarship page​
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Victoria University of Wellington requires Year 13 students to specify their level of study to search for scholarships
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University of Canterbury Scholarships

The University of Canterbury has a number of scholarships, which we list below across all departments and faculties. 

Engineering Scholarships

UC Electric Power Engineering Centre Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Prospective BE in Electrical and Electronic Engineering students, $15,000 up to 4 years.  

UC Engineering High Achievers Award
Eligibility and Value: Prospective 1st-year BE students, $1,500 per annum for 2 years 

UC Engineering Maori Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Prospective 1st-year Maori BE(Hons) students, valued at $1,000 - $5,000 for 1 year 

UC Engineering Pasifika Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Prospective 1st-year Pacicifka BE(Hons) students, valued at $1,000 - $5,000 for 1 year 

UC Engineering Top Scholars Award
Eligibility and Value: Intending first-year Engineering students, $5,000 per annum for 2 years 

​Fitzroy Engineering University of Canterbury Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Engineering Intermediate students schooled in Taranaki, $5,000 per annum for 2 years

Affiliated High Schools, Dux, Sporting and Leadership

Dr John Innes Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Pupils of Marlborough Girls' College and Marlborough Boys' College, $5,000 per annum for 3 years

Admiral Sir Gordon Tait University Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Timaru Boys' High School, $4,500 per annum for 3 years  
Closing Date: 01 Dec 2018

Don McKenzie University Scholarship
Eligibility: Pupils of Timaru Boys' High School, $3,000 per annum for 1 year 
Closing Date and Value: Application Not Required

Nelson Science Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Nelson College pupils intending to enrol for a science degree, $8,000 per annum for up to 4 years
Closing Date: Application Not Required

Riccarton Rotary Youth Trust Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: School leavers from Canterbury region, $10,000 per annum for 3 years 
This scholarship may not be offered in 2018. ​Contact the University of Canterbury for further details

Noeline Clark Foundation University of Canterbury Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Pupils of Burnside High School, fees and course-related costs to a maximum of $5,000 for 1 year 
Closing Date: Application Not Required

UC Dux Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Intending first-year students, up to $6,000 for 1 year 
Closing Date: Application Not Required
This scholarship may not be offered in 2018. ​Contact the University of Canterbury for further details

UC Emerging Leaders' Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: School leavers, tuition fees to $6,000 and leadership programme for 1 year. 

HMNZS Canterbury Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: School leaver from Canterbury, $10,000 for 1 year 
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2019
This scholarship may not be offered in 2018/2019. ​Contact the University of Canterbury for further details.

Lissie Rathbone Scholarship (College of Arts)
Eligibility and Value: School leavers from the Canterbury district, $750 per annum for 3 years
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2018
This scholarship may not be offered in 2018/2019. ​Contact the University of Canterbury for further details.
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UCSA University of Canterbury Students Association Lloyd Lilley Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: School leavers from Southland Girls' High School or Southland Boys' High School, $1000 per annum for 1 year 
Closing Date: 31 Mar 2018

Other Scholarships

General
Go Canterbury Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Prospective first-year students from Auckland and Wellington, valued at $5,000 for halls of residences. 150+ available annually.

UC Bright Start Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Prospective domestic undergraduate 1st-year students, with tuition fees covered for 1 year. 

​University of Canterbury Alumni Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: School leavers intending to commence their 1st-year undergraduate students (two scholarships available), $5,000 for 1 year 

UC Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Intending first-year students, up to $6,000 for 1 year 
Closing Date: Application Not Required
This scholarship may not be offered in 2018/2019. ​Contact the University of Canterbury for further details.

Business and Finance
​John McMillan Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Domestic first-year students in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, and Financial Engineering. Covers first year tuition fees. 

John Waller Memorial Scholarship 
Eligibility and Value: Domestic intending first-year students in Commerce, Science, or Law. Valued at $6,000 for 3 years, with three awarded annually. 

College of Business and Law Award for Excellence
Eligibility and Value: Prospective domestic first-year BCom and/or LLB students, $5,000 per annum for 1-3 years

College of Business and Law Young Enterprise Scheme Student of the Year Scholarship - South Island Region
Eligibility and Value: Domestic South Island residents in the YES scheme, intending to study for a BCom or LLB, $5,000 for 1 year 

Arts
Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Students planning to study Geography or Music, $5,000 for 1 year. 

Arts Scholars Scholarship (College of Arts)
Eligibility and Value: Students planning to study at the College of Arts, $2,000 for 1 year 
Closing Date: 16 Jan 2018
This scholarship may not be offered in 2018/2019. ​Contact the University of Canterbury for further details.
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​Chrystabel L Aitken Scholarship for Fine Arts (Fine Arts)
Eligibility and Value: Domestic Fine Arts students, $1,000 for 1 year 
Closing Date: 31 Jan 2018

Maths and Computer Science
UC Computer Science High Achievers Award - 5 Available
Eligibility and Value: Computer Science majors enrolling in COSC 121 and COSC 122, valued at $2,000 for 1 year 

UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award
Eligibility and Value: Intending Mathematics or Statistics majors who will enrol in MATH 103 or STAT 101, $2,000 for 1 year 

Other
UC Product Design Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Intending BProdDesign students, $5,000 per annum for 2 years

Lyttelton Port Company Directors' UC Scholarship
Eligibility and Value: Children of employees of Lyttelton Port Company, $10,000 for 1 year 

​Elaine P Snowden Scholarship in Astronomy
Eligibility and Value: Domestic intending 1st-year Astronomy students, with funding up to $5,000 for 1 year. 

​UC School of Forestry High Achievers Award
Eligibility and Value: Intending 1st-year BForSci students (5 available annually, with one reserved for Maori/Pacific. $2,000 for 1 year 
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Lincoln University Scholarships

After several attempts, we have deemed the Lincoln University scholarships online resource to be difficult to use. We are not willing to link to it given its complex programming. 

We have approached the university for assistance to list Year 13 scholarships and will update this section if and when they oblige. 
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University of Otago Scholarships

  • We have reviewed the Year 13/future student Scholarship offering from the University of Otago.
  • We can confirm that the scholarships are presented in a logical manner and will be easy for any Year 13 student to decipher. 
  • For further details on every available scholarship, refer to the University of Otago's dedicated scholarship page making note of the criteria and application date deadlines. 

​Highlights include:
  • $6,000 awarded to every Dux attending the university
  • Sports-based scholarships awarding up to $16,000
  • $6,000 scholarships for any recipient of the annual Otago Daily Times Class Act awards
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Overseas University Scholarships

We have included overseas university opportunities funded by New Zealand based Scholarships. Beyond this list, you can apply directly to any overseas university for financial aid and scholarship opportunities. 

Rhodes Scholarship (Oxford University) 
  • Three awarded per year for study at any Oxford University college. Valued at $200,000+
  • Closes: August 2018

Sir Douglas Myers Scholarship (Cambridge University)
  • Valued at ~$200,000 over 3 years, with one awarded year year
  • Closes: December 2018

Girdlers’ Scholarship (Cambridge University)
  • Valued at ~$200,000 over 3 years, with one awarded year year
  • Closes: December 2018

Peter Windle Scholarship (Cambridge University)
  • Awarded every 4 years
  • Closes: December 2018

Robertson Scholars Leadership Program (Duke University, USA)
  • Valued at ~$200,000 over 3 years, with one awarded year year
  • Closes: December 2018
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Private Organisation Scholarships

​AMP Scholarships

  • An undefined number of $10,000 National Scholarships are available under the Study Start Scholarship
  • Study Start applicants should be looking to fulfill a much bigger goal than the study itself, ultimately going on to make a positive difference to New Zealand after completing their formal study. The Study Start Scholarship is open to Year 12 and 13 students planning to study at a tertiary institute and they have to be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.
  • Closes July 2018
  • More details

​Spark Scholarship (Females only)

  • The Spark Scholarship offers sponsorship of study in a technology-related discipline at a New Zealand university.
  • Valued at $15,000 ($5,000 over 3 years), with five awarded annually 
  • Students must be planning to study for a Bachelors degree at a New Zealand university
  • Closes October 2018
  • Full details​

MESNZ Bill Buckley Scholarship (Engineering Students)

  • Up to $5,000 available each year for tuition fees
  • This scholarship is available to assist students commencing study towards a MESNZ/EngineeringNZ accredited engineering degree, diploma or certificate from any year level.
  • Applications are sought from candidates interested in maintenance engineering as a career.
  • Closes August 2018
  • More details

EngineeringNZ Foundation Scholarship (Engineering Students)

  • The Foundation offers five $4,000 undergraduate scholarships awarded to school leavers transitioning into their first year of study towards an Engineering New Zealand-accredited three-year Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) or four-year Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree.
  • Scholarships will be awarded to the top five applicants with a maximum of one award per Engineering New Zealand region.
  • More details
  • Please note that applicants who have received scholarships from other organisations worth more than $10,000 will not be eligible for this.
  • Closes November 2018

EngineeringNZ Edna Waddell Scholarship (Female Engineering Students)

  • Edna Waddell scholarships are for women entering their first year of undergraduate full-time study in engineering or technology at New Zealand universities. 
  • 4 scholarships up to $5,000 are awarded annually to school leavers who have not previously studied engineering or technology at university level.
  • Closes: September 2018
  • Full details

Zespri Horticultural Scholarships (Horticulture Students)

  • The scholarship is worth up to $15,000 ($5000 per year for three years) towards tuition fees.
  • It also offers mentoring and support from people working in the kiwifruit industry and opportunities to be involved in the kiwifruit industry. 
  • The scholarship is designed to encourage New Zealand’s top secondary students to pursue a career in New Zealand’s kiwifruit industry. 
  • Students must be intending to enrol full time towards a degree or diploma in horticulture
  • Closes: October 2018
  • Full details

The Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust (TINZT) Scholarships

  • Year 13 students must be planning to study a first year of tourism-related tertiary degree.
  • Previous winners have been enrolled in a Bachelor of Management Studies (Waikato) and a degree in Tourism Management (Victoria University of Wellington)
  • Number available: Up to 3
  • Total value: Up to $2,500 per scholarship
  • Closes Mid-Late 2018​
  • Full details

FMG Agriculture Scholarship (Agricultural Students)

  • $5,000 per year for a period of three consecutive years, with 2 scholarships awarded per year.
  • Only for students intending to study agriculture at Lincoln University, Massey University or Waikato University.
  • All applications must be nominated by an FMG client. FMG recommends intended applicants talk to agribusinesses in their area to see if they are insured with FMG, or call into your local FMG office for help.
  • Closes: December 2018
  • Full details

Kelliher Economics Foundation National Economics Award (Economics Students)

  • $6,000 per annum, 3 or more awarded each year. The scholarship covers the first three years of an undergraduate degree, with full fees being paid directly to the institution of the attending student’s choice.
  • Students must have proven ability in Economics.
  • Must have economics as a major focus of their undergraduate degree
  • Closes: September 2018
  • Full details

Keystone Trust Study Awards Scholarships

  • 7 Keystone Study Awards are available for high school students moving into tertiary study.
  • Applicable to students specialising in property fields, including construction, property, engineering or architecture.
  • Each scholarship is worth $5,000 per annum for a period of three years, in addition to mentoring and networking opportunities.
  • Closes: August 2018
  • Full details

Beef + Lamb Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Eligibility: Students planning to study at Massey, Lincoln or Waikato University
  • Value: TBC
  • Closing Date: February 2019
  • Eligibility: For students who are studying towards a bachelors degree and/or an honours year in agriculture, science (including food technology), business and social science disciplines. These disciplines may lead to careers in the livestock, meat and related agribusiness sectors. 
  • Full details: Beef + Lamb Undergraduate Scholarship

DairyNZ Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Value: Up $6,325 for up to four years
  • Closing Date: December 2018
  • Eligibility:  For students intending to enrol full-time in an undergraduate degree in a dairy related area at Lincoln, Massey or the University of Waikato in the year following application. 
  • Full details: DairyNZ Undergraduate Scholarships 

​Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarship (High Performance Sporting Achievements/Carded Athletes)

Eligible to:
  1. A Carded Athlete within a HPSNZ Targeted Sport or within a HPSNZ Campaign Investment Sport
  2. An athlete within a Targeted Sport who is likely to become carded within the next 6 months or
  3. At the discretion of HPSNZ, an athlete in a non-Carded Campaign Investment Sport.
  • The scholarship helps emerging athletes to pursue tertiary study and elite-level sport development at the same time.
  • Each scholarship offers a maximum of up to $10,000 per year towards fees and financial contribution towards other study costs (up to a maximum of $5,000 per year)
  • Closing: November 2018
  • Full details

PwC Scholarships Program

  • Valued at $7,000 per scholarship, with between 15 and 25 scholarships awarded every year.
  • Students need to be studying a degree with alignment between your choice of study and PwC business areas (a BCom or LLB majoring in Accounting, Finance or Tax etc will suffice). Conjoint degrees are also appropriate.
  • The scholarship also awards a paid Summer Internship and a PwC staff member to mentor you during your study
  • ​Closes: July 2018
  • Full details

Cashin Scholarship - Employees and Family Members of Ryman Healthcare

  • Valued at $5,000, to be used for costs related to any tertiary education course.
  • The scholarship is open to all employees of Ryman Healthcare and their immediate family. Any Ryman employee, their children or even grandchildren could qualify.
  • If you work at a Ryman facility even part time as a student, you qualify to apply. 
    ​Full details (historical post,  email Ryman if you meet the eligibility)
  • Closes: December 2018

Russell McVeagh School Leavers’ Scholarship & University Law Scholarship

  • The Russell McVeagh School Leavers’ Scholarship and University Law Scholarships are awarded to final year school leavers intending to study law. 
  • The value up to $15,000 - $1,000 for your first year of university (School Leaver Scholars only), $2,000 in the following years (up to a maximum of four years) once you have been accepted into law school and an $6,000 additional payment if you join Russell McVeagh as a graduate.
  • Furthermore, the Scholarship offers the opportunity to have a work experience day at Russell McVeagh during your scholarship and to be a summer clerk at Russell McVeagh in your penultimate year of study.
  • Closes: Mid 2018
  • Full details

Sullivan Scholarship (Medical Students)

  • Valued at $3000 ($600 per annum for five years)
  • This scholarship is available to members of the Roman Catholic Church who will attend medical school at either the University of Auckland or the University of Otago.
  • Closing: December 2018.
  • Full details

Energy Education Trust of New Zealand Scholarships

  • The EETNZ offers 15 undergraduate scholarships of $5000 each to 1st, 2nd, 3rd and honours year students at all participating New Zealand universities. The purpose of the scholarships is to encourage university study with an emphasis on energy in Engineering and related fields, Science and related fields and Energy management and related fields.
  • Closes: Various dates - Details can be found from the Scholarships Office from the University of Auckland, University of Canterbury, Massey University, University of Otago and the University of Waikato
  • Full details

Ernest William File Scholarship (Children of RMTU Union Members Only)

  • Number Awarded: 2
  • Value: $2,000 for one year
  • Purpose: The scholarship is to assist the sons and daughters of members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) in their first year studying for a degree at a New Zealand university.
  • Closes 1 April 2018
  • Full details

KiwiRail Scholarships (Kiwirail Employee Families Only)

  • Each year, ten $2,000 scholarships are provided by KiwiRail to enable the children of KiwiRail's permanent employees to undertake a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a New Zealand university, polytechnic, or college of education.
  • Closes: December 2018
  • Full details

Kitchener Memorial Scholarship (Children of Members of Armed Forces)

  • Value is $500 for one year
  • The scholarship is offered to past or present members of the Armed Forces or children of past or present members of the Armed Forces undertaking an agricultural course of study at a New Zealand University.
  • Closes: December 2018
  • Full details
Fulton Hogan Scholarships 
1. Engineering Scholarships
  • Fulton Hogan offers scholarships to engineering students at Canterbury and Auckland Universities.
  • Scholarship students spend their summer breaks working in different operational groups across Fulton Hogan.
  • On completion of their engineering qualification, the new graduates start a career with Fulton Hogan. 
  • Total value: Varies​
  • Further details and deadlines
 ​2. Commercial and Business Scholarships
  • Fulton Hogan offers scholarships to commercial or business undergraduate students (preferably accounting majors) studying at Canterbury and Otago Universities.
  • On completion of their qualification, graduates begin a career with Fulton Hogan. 
  • Total value: $3,750 (1st year NZ$750, 2nd year NZ$1,000 and 3rd year NZ$2,000)
  • Further details and deadlines
Hubbards Foods Massey Scholarship
  • Total Value and Availability: One Massey University Food Technology Scholarship each year to 1st year students enrolling at Massey University. The scholarship contributes $1,000 per year, for the four years of study.
  • Closes February 2019 - more details
Unison Engineering Scholarship
  • Unison offers a scholarship up to the value of $10, 000 per year of study, to one student currently studying for a Bachelor of Engineering degree, majoring in Electrical, Electronic or Mechatronics at either the University of Auckland or University of Canterbury.
  • Value: Up to $10, 000 per year of study (to a maximum of 4 years) + (where possible) vacation work, and student employment upon graduation.
  • Further details
First Foundation Scholarships
  • First Foundation gives preference to students who are in year 12, will be first in their immediate family to attend university, display leadership qualities, have a proven academic record (endorsed with minimum of Merit), demonstrate resilience and who represent the ethnic diversity of low decile schools.
  • The foundation funds numerous scholarships per year
  • For what's on offer this year, contact the First Foundation.
John McLaren Youth Award (Diabetes Youth New Zealand Scholarship)
  • Number awarded: 4-5 per year
  • Value: $1,000
  • Criteria: Applicant must be diagnosed with diabetes, and be a financial member of either DYNZ, Diabetes NZ, or a local diabetes society
  • Closes August 2018
  • More details

Young Women Scholarships

Graduate Women New Zealand
  • Numerous scholarships available for school-aged young women from all over New Zealand

Rural Women New Zealand
  • Numerous scholarships available for school-aged young women from all over New Zealand

ZONTA Women New Zealand
  • Zonta Clubs around New Zealand offer a range of Awards and Scholarship for women and girls, many of significant value. Scholarships are awarded per region. 
Brian Taylor Athlete Scholarships
  • Requirement: Excellent performance and potential in any competitive running event from 800 metres up. (“Running” here means in any branch of athletics and running from 800m up administered by Athletics New Zealand, but not race walking, or decathlon/ heptathlon, triathlon, or multisports).
  • Number available: 1
  • Value: $5,000 a year for up to three years
  • More details and closing date
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Regional Scholarships

  1. Northland Region Scholarships
  2. Auckland Region Scholarships
  3. Waikato Region Scholarships
  4. Bay Of Plenty Region Scholarships
  5. Gisborne Scholarships
  6. Hawke's Bay Region Scholarships
  7. Taranaki Region Scholarships
  8. Manawatu-Wanganui Region Scholarships
  9. Wellington Region Scholarships
  10. Nelson and Tasman Region Scholarships
  11. Marlborough Region Scholarships
  12. West Coast Region Scholarships
  13. Canterbury Region Scholarships
  14. Otago Region Scholarships
  15. Southland Region Scholarships

Northland Region Scholarships

Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Scholarship
  • $2,000 awarded annually by the Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum Trust Board for the study in the fields of environmental, ecology, natural heritage and Northland history
  • Any Year 12 student with strong affiliations with the old Otamatea county area is eligible to apply.
  • Closes: December 2018.

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Auckland Region Scholarships

Sir George Elliot Tertiary Scholarship
  • $25,000 in total, with 3 awarded annually.
  • Only one applicant is accepted per Auckland school
  • Successful applicants will be likely to succeed in their proposed course of study, have dominated academic potential and ability, demonstrated personal qualities of leadership, shown potential for contributing to the community and/or have a clear need for financial support
  • Closes: September 2018
  • Full details

New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women - North Shore Branch Inc. Awards, up to $1,000 per scholarship
  • Specific to Year 13 students, the scholarships are based on academic achievement, effort, potential, and need. The website linked below details specifics. 
  • Scholarship 1: Two Year 13 women students from designated schools on a rotating basis for study towards a degree or diploma at Massey University Albany Campus or Auckland University of Technology Akoranga Campus. 
  • Scholarship 2: Open scholarships for two Year 13 women students from North Harbour secondary schools, for study towards a degree at Massey University Albany Campus.
  • More details


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Waikato Region Scholarships

David Johnstone Charitable Trust Scholarships
  • Value: $5000
  • Number Available: 15+
  • Applicability: Students attending high schools in Waikato-Coromandel Region for first-year study at the University of Waikato and Wintec. Each secondary school is able to nominate one student in each of the following categories:
  • Waikato University - Science (Bachelors of Science, Engineering, Science & Technology, or Computing and Mathematical Sciences) or Teaching. There are no specifications for Waikato Institute of Technology studies. 
  • Closes August/September 2018
  • Contact your school's careers office for more details (no website available)

Tokoroa-Putaruru School Leaver Scholarship (University of Waikato only)
  • Value: $5000
  • Number Available: Unknown
  • Applicability:  Students from secondary schools of Tokoroa and Putaruru (Tokoroa High School, Forest View High School, Putaruru College, or Te Wharekura o Te Kaokaoroa) planning study at the University of Waikato.
  • Closes September 2018
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Bay of Plenty Region Scholarships

Bay of Plenty Education Trust 
  • The BoP Education Trust makes a scholarship available to every secondary school in the Bay of Plenty, from Katikati to Opotiki.
  • For schools with 1,000+ students, two scholarships are available.
  • The recipients are determined by the individual schools - the scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the BoP Education Trust's Trustees on recommendation by each school's Principal.
  • Value: The scholarship is a four year scholarship with a total value of $5,750 - payable over four years, the first year $2,000, the second, third, and fourth years are $1,250 each year.
  • The scholarships are for exemplary students about to embark on university education in the fields of science, technology and emerging industries.
  • More details

Rotorua-Specific Scholarships
The Geyser Community Foundation awards several scholarships throughout the year. These include:
Geyser Community Foundation Excellence Award:
  • This scholarship is for young people who are excelling in a range of disciplines. Applicants must be aged between 12 and 25 and live in Rotorua or Taupo.
  • The scholarships are given to up to five students in Rotorua and Taupo and are each worth at least $1000.
  • Closing September 2018
  • Contact the GCF for more details

Geyser Community Foundation Personal Development Award:
  • The scholarships are given to up to five students in Rotorua and Taupo and each are worth at least $1000.

Harold Holmes Student Grant:
  • Awarded to the most deserving Year 13 student who shows qualities which may be of benefit to the community in future years. Applicants will be one Year 13 student nominated by each of the principals of Rotorua secondary schools.
  • Worth $1600
  • Closing September 2018
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Gisborne Scholarships

Walter William McLean Scholarship
  • Number available: Up to 5
  • Total value: $3,500 annually for up to three years
  • Applicable to: Gisborne Girls’ High School, Gisborne Boys High School and Campion College, Lytton High School, Tolaga Bay Area School and all others schools in the Gisborne boundaries. 
  • Closes July/August 2018
  • For more information, contact your school's careers department (no website available)

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Hawke's Bay Region Scholarships

Penzance Scholarship (Year 13 Graduate)
Value: $2,000 per annum for three years
Eligibility: Available to students studying full time at a tertiary institution.
Further details: Speak to your high school's careers office about applying and deadlines (no website available)

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Taranaki Region Scholarships

The Taranaki Electricity Trust (TET) Tertiary Scholarship​
  • Number available: Numerous
  • Total value: Up to $2,000
  • Specifics: The application must be endorsed by the school principal or senior school teacher.
  • The Scholarship is available for students attending any tertiary institution but is NOT available for agriculture or horticulture courses.
  • Closes September/October 2018​
  • More details
 
Taranaki Scholarships Trust Board
  • Number available: Numerous
  • Total value: Up to $1,000
  • Closes July 2018​
  • For more details, speak to your school's head of careers (no website available)

Taranaki Careers and Training Expo Trust
  • Number available: Numerous
  • Total value: Up to $1,000
  • Closes September 2018​
  • More details

PKW Tertiary Grants Programme
  • Number available: Numerous
  • Total value: $2,000+
  • Applicability: Maori students planning to study at a tertiary institution
  • Note: Various closing dates and scholarships are available - for an up to date situation, contact PKW
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Manawatu-Wanganui Region Scholarships

Central Energy Trust Bursaries
  • Number available: 20+
  • Total value: Up to $4,000 in total, paid over 3 years.
  • Must be planning to study at either Massey University, UCOL, Te Wanaga O Aotearoa or Inernational Pacific United NZ.
  • Closes Late 2018​
  • Further details

Jacobs Florentine Education Trust
  • Must be planning to study law
  • Number available: 1-2
  • Total value: Unspecified
  • For the closing date and further details, contact Jacobs Florentine
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Wellington Region Scholarships

Johnsonville Youth Grants Trust
  • The trust exists to help the young people living within the Tawa to Crofton Downs area, excel in life through monetary grants in the following areas - Sport, Academia, Arts and other professional endeavours.
  • See more details and closing date
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Nelson and Tasman Region Scholarships

McKee Trust Tertiary Scholarship
  • Number available: 4 to 5
  • Total value: $2,000 per year for three years
  • Every application must be accompanied by a statement from the Principal of the school, supporting the application and approving the proposed course of study.
  • Must attend Collingwood High School, Garin College, Golden Bay High School, Motueka High School, Murchison School, Nayland College, Nelson College, Nelson  College for Girls, Waimea College or Tapawera Area School.
  • Closes September 2018​
 
Nelson Forests Ltd/NML Tertiary Scholarship Programme
  • Number available: 4
  • Total value: Up to $4,000 per year for up to 5 years + the opportunity for work experience during the university’s summer break
  • Closes 31 August 2018

Sir Wallace Rowling Scholarship
  • Number available: 2
  • Area Specific: There are two Sir Wallace Rowling scholarships. One is awarded to a student from one of the rural schools (Tapawera, Murchison, Motueka, Takaka and Collingwood), and one is awarded to a student from the urban schools (Richmond, Stoke and Nelson).
  • Criteria: the student’s permanent home address must be connected to the Network Tasman distribution system. 
  • Total value: $3,000
  • Closes October/November 2018​
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Marlborough Region Scholarships

Despite our exhaustive efforts, we have not been able to list any scholarships exclusively available for Marlborough-based students. We recommend contacting your careers officer at either Marlborough Boys’ College, Marlborough Girls' College or Queen Charlotte College for school-specific scholarships. 
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West Coast Region Scholarships

Westland Milk Products
  • Number available: Many
  • Total value: Annual scholarship grant range is to $3,000 per year for Bachelor's/Honours students up to a maximum of three years.
  • Must be planning to study Biological sciences, Food technology/Biotechnology, Chemical and Process Engineering, Applied Sciences (e.g. Environmental Science), Nutrition, Business Management, Commerce (particularly Marketing and Accounting) or Information Technology/Computer Science
  • Closes October/November 2018
  • Note: The Scholarships were not offered in 2017 due to economic conditions

Dennis Moore Memorial Scholarship
  • Number available: 1+
  • Total value: Up to $10,000
  • Closes October/November 2018
  • Note: The value and number of scholarships awarded is not defined
  • Download Application form

West Coast District Health Board Scholarship
  • Number available: 10+
  • Total value: Up to $500
  • Criteria: Year 13 students interested in health careers
  • Closes Mid 2018

Evelyn Cooper Scholarship  (Greymouth High School Students Only)
  • Number available: 1
  • Total value: Up to $3,000 ($1,000 per year over three years)
  • Closes October/November 2018
  • Contact Greymouth High School's Careers Office for more details
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Greymouth Pike River Memorial Scholarship
  • Number available: 1
  • Total value: Up to $1,000
  • Closes October/November 2018​
  • Contact your Greymouth School's Careers Office for more details
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Canterbury Region Scholarships

Selwyn District Council Educational Fund Scholarships
  • Number available: 6
  • Applicability: Selwyn District Council awards scholarships annually to two pupils in year 12 or 13 at Darfield High School, Ellesmere College and Lincoln High School, with six scholarships awarded in total.
  • Value: The value of each Scholarship is currently $3,000.
  • Closes: Mid 2018​ (contact your school)
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Otago Region Scholarships

Central Lakes Trust Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme
  • Number available: 50+
  • Total value: Scholarships to the value of $2,500 are available to eligible students who intend to enter Tertiary education next year.
  • Scholarships are awarded through the five High Schools in the Central Lakes Trust region. Principals from each of the school determine the outcome of the scholarships based on an agreed criteria. The allocation for each school is based on the Year 13 roll.
  • Applications close July 2018.

Tuapeka County Bursary
  • Value: $1,000+
  • Managed by the Clutha District Council, this bursary fund is available to students who reside in the former Tuapeka County and Roxburgh, Tapanui and Lawrence Borough areas
  • The scholarship is for assistance at Tertiary Education Institutes.
  • Contact the Clutha District Council for application details and dates. 

Queenstown Lakes-Specific
Margaret Templeton Tertiary Study Scholarship
  • Number available: 1
  • Total value: $15,000 ($5,000 per year for 3 years)
  • Closes October 2018​
  • Applications are based on financial need: Applicant's residential home must be in the Wakatipu basin and proof of parent’s income is required as this is a scholarship set up to support young people who would otherwise struggle to afford tertiary studies.
  • More details: Email the Scholarship's Trusts ＆ Estates Administrator for an application form

Dave Geddes Memorial Scholarship
  • Number available: 1
  • Total value: $1,000
  • Closes September 2018​
  • Contact your school's Careers office

Meyer Cruden Engineering 
  • Applicants must be planning to undertake tertiary education in Structural/Civil Engineering at the University of Canterbury. 
  • Number available: 1
  • Total value: $3,000
  • Closes June/July 2018​
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Southland Region Scholarships

NZAS Tertiary Education Scholarship
  • Number available: 1
  • Total value: $2,000 value per year, plus summer employment. 
  • Must be planning to study Engineering
  • Closes September 2018

Southland District Council Centennial Bursary 
  • Number available: 2
  • Total value: $2,000 value per year 
  • Must be planning to study Engineering
  • Closes September 2018

Elman & Alfred Poole (Southland Boys’ High School & Southland Girls’ High School students only) Health Sciences Scholarship
  • Number available: 2
  • Total value: $5,000 value per year for three years 
  • Must be planning to study Health Science
  • Closes August 2018

Community Trust of Southland
  • Please note that the Community Trust of Southland School Leaver Scholarships, which had awarded around $500,000 to Southland students, were eliminated in 2016. There are no plans to reinstate them.
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Māori Education Scholarships

The selection of scholarships below apply to both final year secondary school and tertiary-enrolled Māori students. We have included them specifically in their own section intentionally to highlight their availability to eligible Māori students.

Applicants have reported a high likelihood of success; there is a significant number of scholarships available for applicants making for a number of opportunities for qualifying students. 

​Generally, who can apply for a Māori scholarship?
  • Any full-time Māori undergraduate student currently studying at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute, unless otherwise noted below. 
  • Every year, the value of scholarships in total is over $1m to high school leavers and undergraduates.
  • Values for each scholarship range from $500 to $10,000
  • Preference for most scholarships will be for Māori students displaying academic achievement. 

Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships (Closes September 2019)
  • The scholarships are for exceptional applicants of Māori descent who are undertaking tertiary study in 2019 and who possess characteristics that are considered consistent with those of the members of the 28th Māori Battalion. 
  • 3 undergraduate awards - $10,000 each per year of full time study, for up to 5 years

Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarships (closes May 2018)
  • The Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship managed on behalf of the Māori Soldiers Trust. It's funded by the trust's major asset, Hereheretau Station, and aims to promote higher education among Māori.
  • The scholarships are generally between $1,000 and $3,000 and 29 were awarded in 2017. 
  • Preference is given to descendants of Māori who served overseas during World War I.

Undergraduate Scholarships Available in 2018 (administrated by the Māori Education Trust) Important: Students meeting the application criteria can apply for as many Māori Education Trust scholarships as they like from the list below, but will only be awarded one.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Scholarships (administrated by Ngāi Tahu)
  • Ngāi Tahu offers a number of scholarships for tertiary study and for those engaged or beginning to engage with the iwi
  • Scholarships are numerous and open throughout the year.

Kia Ora Hauora ("Living in Health") Database
  • ​This extensive database is best approached by selecting "Accademic Level" and "Iwi" as many of the scholarships will not be relevant for general study. The database includes scholarships that are not Māori specific.

​Leading Light Maori Scholarships
  • To assist a young Māori student to excel in accounting and contribute to the successful economic development of the Māori community, Chartered Accountants Australia New Zealand offers two annual Leading Light Maori Scholarships
  • The Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship and the NKMoA – Suzanne Spencer Memorial Māori Scholarship are awarded twice a year to assist young Māori students to excel in accounting and contribute to the successful economic development of the Māori community.
  • The value is $5,000 over two years
  • Closing: Varies
Further Scholarship Opportunities
  • Beyond the list above, we encourage you to check your own Iwi websites for possible funding sources for further study.
  • It is important for you to check your current Iwi registration is up to date.  You can do this with the help of the Iwi index, which indicates your Iwi.

Maori Specific Scholarships
Below are some of the main websites that detail Māori scholarship information and provide specific guidance for applications:
​Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust Scholarship​
Applicants must be:
  • Year 13 students planning to study a general business-related degree at a tertiary institution tertiary degree course in 2019
  • Be of Māori descent & Iwi registered
  • Be over 16 years of age, in last year of secondary school and preferably fluent in te reo Māori
Value: Unspecified
​Closes: Friday 22 September 2018

The Deloitte Award – Most Promising Māori Accountant
  • Value:  $1500 over a period of three years
  • Additional Benefits: Invitations to Deloitte networking events, mentoring by a member of the Deloitte Māori Business team and a paid internship in 2nd year of relevant undergraduate study
  • Closes September 2018
  • Contact Deloitte Careers for more information

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Pacific Islander Education Scholarships

Ministry of Health, Pacific Health Scholarships

  • The Scholarships will pay between 80% and 100% (depending on the number of applications) of the total course fees and will be paid directly to the tertiary organisation once you have been approved for a course.
  • The Scholarship does not provide funding for accommodation costs, course-related costs or study leave days.
  • Preference is given to those studying medicine, nursing, midwifery, oral health and allied health specialties
  • Applicants need to provide evidence of Pacific Islands descent (passport, birth certificate, reference letter) and be a New Zealand resident or permanent resident
  • ​Closes: February 2018
  • Full details
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Tips for Scholarship Application

In the preparation of our comprehensive tips section, MoneyHub would like to thank Kay Wallace, HOD Careers at Western Springs College in Auckland for her generous contributions. If you're a teacher or student with tips to share, please contact us - we value every contribution we receive. 

Know what’s on offer, and focus on the most suitable options

Sometimes competition for one particular scholarship is very strong and they are usually judged by panels of people. You can increase your chances of receiving one by applying for as many as you qualify for. But, focus most on those that specifically relate to you. For example, if you're an all-round cricket player and there is a relevant cricket scholarship, put more effort into that in comparison to a general scholarship. 
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Shortlist, and make sure you qualify for what you want to apply for

Make a list or document of the scholarships that match your eligibility. Be sure to double check the dates and allow plenty of time to complete the application. If you think you meet the requirements but are not sure, contact the scholarship provider well in advance to clarify. 
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Gather your information so you can efficiently complete every scholarship

To apply for a scholarship, you will most likely need to fill out forms and supply documents to support your application. You may also be asked to attend an interview with the selection panel. Some things you may be asked to provide with your application are:
  1. proof of citizenship or residency status (eg birth certificate, passport)
  2. evidence of community involvement, financial hardship or ethnic background
  3. letter of approval from your school
  4. list of referees
  5. record of learning
  6. bank details, IRD number

You need to collect and certify all the necessary documents. If necessary, to certify your documents, take the original and a photocopy to an authorised person* who will check both documents and sign the copy to show it is a true reproduction of the original.

*An authorised person could be a teacher, kaumātua, minister of religion, police officer, registered medical professional, solicitor or Justice of the Peace. This may depend on the individual scholarship, so it is best to check. ​

Make the BEST Possible Impression, Every Time

Spend as much time on the application as is necessary to get it right.  The competition is so significant that any oversights could see you miss out, even if you were the strongest applicant. What's on paper matters equally to you as a person.

Here is a list of simple tips:
  • Read widely about the scholarship - know its purpose and background. 
  • Make sure you get as much information about the scholarship as possible by checking information on the Scholarship’s website. You can never have too much information.
  • If the scholarship is funded by a company, gather as much information and read about that corporation's philosophy and goals.
  • Read ALL of the Instructions Carefully
  • Presentation is very important - first impressions count. Make it professional. Avoid using informal language of any kind. 
  • Supply the documents in the order in which they are requested.
  • Use the same style of writing and pen throughout the application, do not use ink other than black or blue.
  • Use neat, legible handwriting and type your application if this is not possible
  • Apply for each scholarship separately. Do not use the same application to apply for two separate scholarships.
  • For more tips, read the Careers.govt.nz website
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Pick the Best Referees and Strive for the Best Reference

  • Ensure that your referees are the appropriate people to provide the kind of information for the selection panel.
  • For example, if they need to know about your sport or leadership capabilities, ensure the referee you provide has worked with you extensively and can specify your qualities in detail. Generic observations are unhelpful. Screen potential referees - your favourite teacher, trusted community leader etc. 
  • Always make sure that your referees know of every scholarship you have applied for so they can provide the appropriate information to each scholarship panel.  
  • Don’t be shy about contacting referees - you need them so don't be afraid to go out there to secure their help. 
  • Referee’s statements or references are also required before the closing date so please ensure referee’s reports meet deadlines - more on this below. 
 
MUST READ - Planning for your references and making sure you meet deadlines
  • You may be under the impression that adults meet deadlines and are never late, but unfortunately this is not the case in most situations.
  • Your scholarship application(s) are very important to you, but they are less important to a teacher or other referees, who may be focused on many requests from your fellow students.
  • For these reasons, we suggest giving referees a due date well in advance of the actual deadline. For example, if your scholarship application on closes 30 September, asking for the completed reference by 15 August gives you plenty of time for follow up, and chasing!
  • You don't want to miss out on money because your referee went on holiday or got too busy - plan ahead to avoid disappointment. 
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Checklist for your Financial Scholarships Application

When submitting any scholarship application, ensure that you have:
  1. Completed all the necessary forms.
  2. Supplied all the required supporting documents.
  3. Listed names of referees and references (if any) and make sure that you and your referees submit their references by the due date. Be sure to tell your referee what the scholarship is for and send them a copy of the details.

And when you submit, be sure to:
  1. Use a paperclip not a stapler as pages may need to be detached then copied for the panel. Attach documents in the order they are requested.
  2. Be tidy – type or write neatly. Check your spelling.  
  3. Be timely – submit your application well before or by the closing date. The selection panel receives many applications and can often be ruthless in the elimination process. They will be looking for any reason to reject an application, and lateness may be one of the very first criteria. 

And Finally, A Warning:
  • Don’t lose out on a scholarship because your application is late, incorrect or messy!
  • Work hard on it and ensure yourself the best possible chance of winning a scholarship in today’s competitive environment. Try to do everything you can to show that you are deserving of the award.
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BEFORE you submit, ask someone else to check your application

Common complaints from scholarship providers are:
  • Some of the requested documents are not attached (i.e. missing forms or references)
  • The documents requested are not supplied in the correct format requested
  • Page(s) of the scholarship application are not filled in
  • Applicants do not read the questions properly and thus provide inappropriate or irrelevant responses - this is instant rejection territory, so be sure to answer the questions, every time. 
  • Applicants skip questions that they think don’t apply to them.  If you are asked a question, you must answer it in some way.
  • Applicants do not supply their full and correct address and email contact addresses.
  • The applicants handwriting is illegible.  Always write clearly and in block letters.
  • Inappropriate referee used, such as a parent or sibling.
  • Referee not meeting the submission deadline - this is more common than you think. 
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