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Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship
The Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarships were established in 2019 to support and engage Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo graduates into tertiary studies at Unitec.
Unitec Vocational Pathway Scholarship
The Vocational Pathway Scholarships were established in 2019 to assist school leavers who complete at least one vocational pathway programme at Unitec and then choose to commence study at Unitec in a certificate, diploma or degree level programme. The scholarship is designed to help cover education related costs and provide an opportunity to connect to various induction and mentoring opportunities.
2025 Scholarships for School Leavers
Unitec has 2 Scholarships specifically designed for School Leavers.
NZ Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) Excellence Scholarship 2024
The Scholarship was established to financially assist and recognise excellent students in fields of study relevant to the building industry.
Diverse Gender Scholarship
The Diverse Gender Scholarship encourages and support diverse gender students to pursue tertiary education at Unitec.
Woods Glass NZ Construction Scholarship
The purpose of the Scholarship is to provide financial support to a high achieving learner studying Construction Management, Construction Economics, Quantity Surveying or Architecture Studies, who is motivated to pursue a career in the construction industry and make a positive difference in society.
Flame Stoppers Māori & Pasifika Quantity Surveyor Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship provides financial support and mentoring to high achieving Māori and Pasifika students during the second and third years of their Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying major).
Application and funding
Ready to apply to study for a programme? We have a team of advisors who can talk through the decision with you and scholarships that could help pay for your studies.
Veterinary Nursing
Interested in veterinary nursing? Whether you’re looking to take the first step towards your career as a veterinary nurse, or already working in the industry, we have a programme to suit your needs.
Social Work and Community Development
Want to work with your community and make a difference to people’s lives? Study social work or community development and learn how to create positive change.
English Language
Improve your English for practical use in further study, work, and everyday life.
Civil Engineering
The Burj Khalifa, Golden Gate Bridge and even Egypt’s great pyramids wouldn’t exist without civil engineers. Civil engineers conceive, design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure projects and systems including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply and sewage treatment systems. Civil engineers are in high demand globally. New Zealand alone needs thousands more graduates over the next 10 years so now’s the time to enrol in a civil engineering programme.
Early Childhood Education
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of young people? Study early childhood education for a positive impact on children, their whānau, and society.
Sport, Recreation and Exercise
From personal training, community sport and recreation, or sport coaching, study the area of sport you’re passionate about.
Acting
One of the key ways we connect, through both happy and challenging times, is through story. At its core, an actor’s job to utilize all their skills and training to give voice to the stories that need to be heard, to be shared.
For 30 years Unitec School of Performing and Screen Arts has been training many of Aotearoa’s finest actors, makers and directors, we offer a rich opportunity for trainee actors to grow their craft , discover areas of passion, take risks, discover their voices and develop the knowledge and skills they need to build a career and take their place amongst the storytellers of the future.
Landscape and Garden Design
Study landscape or garden design and learn how to plan beautiful, functional and ecological green spaces.
Construction Management
Learn how to organise, manage and control a construction site to ensure big projects are completed on time and on budget.
Architecture and Architectural Technology
Architecture isn’t just about building beautiful houses, it’s about how we shape our world. Study architecture at Unitec and you’ll learn how to plan, design and advise on the construction of buildings that are smart, effective, sustainable and inspiring from established architects who work in New Zealand and around the globe.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering training at Unitec opens the door to work in many industries. And if you’re already a practicing Mechanical Engineer, our qualification can get you the recognition you’re seeking as well as extending your knowledge and future proofing your career.
Building and Carpentry
Train as a carpenter or builder and you’ll work on projects of all sizes. From commercial and residential buildings to detailed components like windows, doors and staircases... there are plenty of jobs out there. Whether you’re already in the industry or want to start an apprenticeship, a carpentry or building qualification from Unitec will help you make the most of your building and carpentry skills.
