Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships, grants and awards that can help pay for your study.

Important information

If you get a scholarship, you need to let us know.

Year 13

If you're in secondary school and a top student, you may be able to get a New Zealand Scholarship. You need to talk to your school and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

New Zealand Scholarship
How New Zealand Scholarships are paid

Teaching scholarships

TeachNZ provide scholarships that focus on areas where teachers are needed.

TeachNZ Scholarships
How TeachNZ Scholarships are paid
Scholarships for university students
Scholarships for tertiary students
Public Trust charitable trusts that offer scholarship and grant funding
Where to find scholarships
Scholarships for Māori learners
Scholarships for Pacific learners

There might be other types of scholarships available. You can also talk to:

  • your careers adviser
  • your education provider
  • cultural groups
  • community groups, eg:
    • Lions
    • Rotary
    • Jaycees
  • local councils.

linksRelated

How to apply for scholarships
Other ways to pay for your study
How scholarships affect Student Allowance
How scholarships affect Student Loan