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For help completing a scholarship application - book an appointment with our careers team - Unitec -
Open 26th July 2023 | Closes *scholarship will remain open until funding has been exhausted
The Scholarship panel hope to review applications at the end of every month. And the scholarship will close when funding has been exhausted.
Eligibility for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarships
Please read the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarship Regulations for more information.
Selection Bases
The Selection Committee will review all eligible applications and make award recommendations based on a combination of:
- responses to the scholarship questions;
- Unitec and Te Pūkenga priority group goals – namely to achieve parity for Māori, Pacific and Under 25 students, and enhance the success of Disabled and Neurodiverse learners, first in family to pursue tertiary education, sole parents, and ākonga with low prior achievement; and
- preference may be given to ākonga who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to pursue their studies.
Background
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) involves polytechnics, industry training organisations, support organisations, and industry all working together to stand behind you, support you and connect you right into the heart of building, construction and infrastructure trades and, for the first time, health and wellbeing jobs. The Government is making your journey a little easier with free full tuition training for those who qualify.
These scholarships cover the tuition fees for various trades programmes and help you progress towards an apprenticeship and into a job.
Selection criteria
- Be of Māori or Pacific descent
- Be aged 16 - 40 at the time of course start date
- Be enrolled in an eligible programme at Unitec
- Complete work-ready workshops during the course (MPTT scholarship only)
- Demonstrate a desire to succeed in the trades industry
- Be committed to completing the programme
If there are more applicants than places available, those with a good academic record or with relevant work experience will be given preference for selection.
Eligible trades programmes
- New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry pathway (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4)
How to apply
Step 1
To apply for an MPTT scholarship, you need to be enrolled in an eligible programme first.
Apply for an eligible programme »
Step 2
Once enrolled in an eligible programme, complete the scholarship application form and attend an interview.
Approximately 100+ scholarships are provided annually. The 2024 scholarship's offering is subject to TEC funding.
Background
Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) involves polytechnics, industry training organisations, support organisations, and industry all working together to stand behind you, support you and connect you right into the heart of building, construction and infrastructure trades and, for the first time, health and wellbeing jobs. The Government is making your journey a little easier with free full tuition training for those who qualify.
These scholarships cover the tuition fees for various trades programmes and help you progress towards an apprenticeship and into a job.
Selection criteria
- Be of Māori or Pacific descent
- Be aged 16 - 40 at the time of course start date
- Be enrolled in an eligible programme at Unitec
- Complete work-ready workshops during the course (MPTT scholarship only)
- Demonstrate a desire to succeed in the trades industry
- Be committed to completing the programme
If there are more applicants than places available, those with a good academic record or with relevant work experience will be given preference for selection.
Eligible trades programmes
- New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate Automotive Engineering (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Pre-Trade (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills – Carpentry pathway (Level 3)
- New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4)
How to apply
Step 1
To apply for an MPTT scholarship, you need to be enrolled in an eligible programme first.
Apply for an eligible programme »
Step 2
Once enrolled in an eligible programme, complete the scholarship application form and attend an interview.
Approximately 100+ scholarships are provided annually. The 2024 scholarship's offering is subject to TEC funding.
For help completing a scholarship application - book an appointment with our careers team - Unitec -
Opens 16 August 2024 | Closes 6 September 2024
Eligibility for The Anna Smith Nursing Scholarship
2024 Application dates
Open October 2023 | Close 29 April 2024
Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must be:
- a women;
- a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- enrolled full time in the third year or above of a Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in Fine Arts, Visual Arts or Design and Contemporary Art
Each applicant for these awards must submit their application on the current prescribed application form, together with the following:
- a certified copy or statutory declaration of her academic record (this can be in the form of a certified digital document from the tertiary institution);
- a certified copy of evidence of status as a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident;
- confirmation that a confidential report has been sought from one referee
For more information and application forms, visit the Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust website
Applications for 2025 are now Open
Open 1 June | Closes 1 August 2024
Keystone Trust offers students a hand-up into property-related tertiary studies. They have a limited number of scholarships each year for school leavers and tertiary students already studying property and construction-related degrees. Keystone look for motivated students from backgrounds where financial hardship may prevent them from following their tertiary goals. As well as financial support, they also provide mentoring as part of the Keystone Partner Scholarships.
Students from the following programmes are encouraged to apply:
- Bachelor of Construction
- Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
- Bachelor of Architecture
- Bachelor of Engineering
Find out more about the Keystone Key Partner Scholarships. Each of the Key Partner scholarships have their own criteria. Information and application processes are online for school leavers and tertiary students.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand
- have successfully completed at least one year of course work by the end of 2024
Each Scholarship includes:
- One year's financial assistance of $5,500 towards course costs/ accommodation/ travel costs/ living/ tuition costs
- the experience of being directly supported and mentored by a Key Scholarship Partner company team member
- site visits
- industry networking opportunities
- student workshops
- access to an engaged alumni
- plus all the benefits of being a part of the wider Keystone Whanau, family
Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) is a global independent construction, property and management consultancy, with a team of 500 people across Australia and New Zealand. Please visit www.rlb.com for further information about Rider Levett Bucknall.
Second and third year BCONS (Construction Economics) and second year NZDC (Quantity Surveying) students are encouraged to apply.
Applications for 2024 are now open
Open 10 May 2024 | Closes 5th June 2024
Scholarship Regulations and Application Form
Eligibility
Applicants must be:
- New Zealand citizens
- Studying at Unitec Institute of Technology | Te Pūkenga Auckland campus
- In their second or third year (or fourth year if studying part-time) of the BCons (Property Economics) OR in their second year of the NZDC (Quantity Surveying)
Application Criteria
- Each applicant will need two referees to provide a confidential statement about their abilities
- Completed application forms should be sent to Jane Indries: jane.indries@nz.rlb.com.
Selection Criteria
The basis of selection will be for students with:
- Academic success as demonstrated in course results to date (please provide copies with application)
- Leadership qualities and/or commitment to the community or sporting activities
- Openness and willingness to learn
- Ability to learn from their experiences
- A high level of determination
- A strong interest in estimating software and control management systems
Open for 2024 applications
Open August 2023 | Closes 18 March 2024, 15 July 2024
The Tressa Thomas award is offered through the Kate Edger Education Charitable Trust and applications are open now.
Application Criteria
- Women
- New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents
- Enrolled or preparing to enrol full time, in a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree
The attached document contains the full criteria. To apply complete the attached application form and post or email to the Kate Edger Trust.
For more information and application forms, visit the Academic Dress Hire website.
Click here for full criteria and application form ››
Closing dates: 18 March 2024, 15 July 2024