Scholarships

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Scholarships

Scholarships are a smart way to fund your tertiary education. The exact value and benefits of a scholarship will depend on the type of scholarship you are awarded, along with your personal circumstances.

All eight New Zealand universities offer scholarships and have school liaison officers and scholarships advisers to help you. Other scholarships are provided by various industries, trusts, other funders and of course Universities New Zealand!

Academic achievement is important, but many scholarships also have other selection criteria. Think about these points when looking at scholarship opportunities:

Remember you can apply for as many scholarships as you like, at multiple universities. If you are lucky enough to be awarded more than one scholarship check the scholarship regulations to see if you can hold more than one scholarship. If you are unsure, contact your chosen university's scholarships office and they will help you.

Always read the scholarship regulations to see if you are eligible for selection. As part of your application, include information showing your eligibility, along with information relating to the selection criteria.

Make sure you have a current curriculum vitae available to include with your application if requested. This should list your accomplishments, awards and leadership positions.

Most scholarships require references; these could be academic, character or both. Check with your referees that they are willing to supply a written reference (these are usually confidential and submitted directly to the scholarships office). Make sure you have your referee’s contact email, as you may need to provide that as part of your application.

Give your referee information about the scholarships you are applying for - including the selection criteria and the closing dates. Always make sure your referee has plenty of time to write your reference.

Apply for every scholarship you are eligible for, allow enough time to complete the application, and only supply information that is requested.

University Scholarships Databases

Not all scholarships are the same; they have different values, closing dates, eligibility criteria and selection processes. The regulations are your guidelines – read them thoroughly.

Click on a university's logo to head to their scholarships database.

University Scholarships Offices

Each university has its own Scholarships Office. If you have any questions about specific university scholarships, it is best to contact them directly.

Ākonga Māori

If you are of Māori descent, check to see if your iwi offers education scholarships. There are lots of scholarships available. Whānau should really encourage their rangatahi to apply.

Maori Education Trust