University Scholarships
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What is a scholarship?
A scholarship gives you money to support you with your studies.
BUT they can also provide:
Access to support groups/useful networks
Internships
Employment opportunities
Priority entrance to university accommodation
Different types of scholarships.
Different types of scholarships.
University Scholarships
Community Scholarships
School Scholarships
New Zealand Scholarship
What is a University Scholarship?
What is a University Scholarship?
University scholarships are the scholarship offered by the universities to students who are looking to enrol at that university.
All of the universities in New Zealand offer scholarships specifically for first year students.
If you are offered one of these scholarships you can only use it at the university that offered it to you.
Almost all first year university scholarships are based on your Year 12 results.
Common criteria for scholarships.
Common criteria for scholarships.
Academic excellence - Usually Excellence Endorsement or better at Level 2. At the bigger universities you are likely to need 60 + E credits
Sports - These change depending on the university. Generally regional or national level sports people get these.
Financial hardship - For students who can demonstrate that cost is a financial barrier to their attendance at university.
Cultural - Mostly Māori and Pacifica
Subject specific - apply to students studying a particular subject/degree/major at university.
Leadership - Head student team, prefect, sports captains, house captains etc.
FAQ's
FAQ's
Q. Do they care about my Level 3 results?
Those results that were completed in the year prior (at Level 3) may be taken into consideration.
Q. Where does the money go?
Most of the time you don’t actually see it. It goes straight on your fees and halls payments.
Q. If I get more than one scholarship can I stack them together?
Usually not. This is case by case though.
Q. If I take a GAP year does that mean I can’t get a scholarship?
Not quite. Some universities allow you to defer scholarships for a year if you apply before the GAP year. At some universities you can apply during your GAP year.
Scholarships at UoO
Scholarships at UoO
UoO has a different scholarship application to most. You fill in a single application and they work out what scholarships you can apply for:
Open date for most is 1 July
Closing is 15 August
Link here: https://www.otago.ac.nz/future-students/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/apply-scholarship/
Scholarships at UoO
Scholarships at UoO
Major UoO Scholarships
Academic Excellence Scholarship: E Endorsement at L2 - $30,000
Leaders of Tomorrow: M at L2 minimum plus proven leadership record in sports/culture/community - $6000
New Frontiers: NCEA L2 with E $2000. NCEA L3 with E $2000
Performance Excellence: Elite level sports, culture, music or arts. At least NCEA L2 with M. $6000
Pasifika and Māori: Demonstrate involvement in community. $14,000
150th: Financial need. NCEA L2 with M - $14,000 over 2 years
Scholarships at University of Canterbury
Scholarships at University of Canterbury
Major UC Scholarships
UC Hiranga Scholarship: Level 2 NCEA E Endorsement. $5000
UC Haupatu Scholarship: Representative level sports. NCEA L2 with M Endorsement. $5000
UC Horomata: Leadership, community and cultural involvement. LCEA L2 with M. $6000
UC Kaitoko Māori Scholarship: For students of Māori heritage. NCEA L2 with M. $6000
UC Kaitoko Pacific/Pasifika Scholarship. For students of Pasifika heritage. NCEA L2 with M. $6000
Scholarships at Lincoln
Scholarships at Lincoln
You will need to create a myLinc account to apply for scholarships.
Most of the flagship scholarships close on August the 15th
Most scholarships at Lincoln require the submission of a 2 minute video. Leave time to make this!
Scholarships at Lincoln
Scholarships at Lincoln
Tihi Kahuraki: Leadership in Te Ao Māori. Up to $19,000
Pasifika Excellence: Leadership in Pasifika communities. Up to $19,000
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Excellence: NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 with E Endorsement. Up to $10,000
Future Leader Scholarship: Level 2 with M endorsement. Accepts applications for people taking a GAP year. Must demonstrate leadership. $6,000
Sports Scholarship: Have the potential to perform and be selected at regional level. $6,000
Scholarships at Victoria
Scholarships at Victoria
You apply to for scholarships via the online platform. This can be found here.
Scholarship applications at Vic close on 1st September for the major scholarships.
Other scholarships have different closing dates.
Scholarships at Victoria
Scholarships at Victoria
Major Vic Scholarships
Wellington Tangiwai: NCEA L2 with E + approx 60-65 E credits needed. $5000-$10,000
Wellington Totoweka: Māori, Pasifika, disability, financial hardship, refugee. $5000-$10,000
Wellington Ruakaraka: Leadership, academic merit, community involvement. NCEA L2 with Merit expected. $5000-$10,000
Wellington Kahotea: Top scholars: 100+ E credits at NCEA Level 2. Significant involvement in community, leadership and equity. Up to $35,000
Scholarships at Massey
Scholarships at Massey
Major Massey Scholarships
Massey University Academy of Sport: Evidence of excellence in your sport $5000
Massey University Pacific Scholarship: Pacific heritage $3000. Closes this Friday
Massey University Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship: Evidence of leadership and community engagement. Academic Excellence at Level 2. $21,000
Massey University Undergraduate Scholarship: Evidence of excellence in community, work or leadership. First in family and financial hardship. $5000
Scholarships at Waikato
Scholarships at Waikato
You need to create a MyWaikato Account
Most scholarships close on the 31st of August.
There is a template for scholarship application letters and they prefer that you use it.
Scholarships at Waikato
Scholarships at Waikato
Major UoW Scholarships
Ko te Tangata: Recognises Academic Ability NCEA Level 2 with M or E Endorsement. $5000 to $7000
Pacific Excellence Scholarship: Meritorious achievement and contribution to the Pacific community. Up to $15,000
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship: For excellence in sporting and cultural performance including academic achievement and leadership. $10,000
Te Ara Whānui Scholarship: For excellence in te ao Māori. Up to $15,000
Te Paewai o Te Rangi: The University of Waikato Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement: Level 2 with Excellence and outstanding leadership/community involvement. Up to $28,000
Scholarships at AUT
Scholarships at AUT
You will need to make an account with the AUT Scholarship Portal. You do not need to apply to study at AUT to do this.
The major scholarships all close on the 1st of September.
Link to AUT scholarship process here
Scholarships at AUT
Scholarships at AUT
Major Scholarships at AUT
AUT Welcome to Auckland Scholarship: Demonstrate potential for leadership. Rank score of 250 (based on L2 results). Up to $21,640
AUT Find Your Greatness: offered for four categories: Academic, All Rounder, Lift Up and Māori/Pacifica all have minimum rank score of 250. Up to $21,640
Academic Excellence - 300 rank score at L2
All rounder - sports and cultural
Lift up - Financial hardship
Māori/Pacifica - Self explanatory
Scholarships at Auckland
Scholarships at Auckland
Applications for scholarships close in August.
You need to apply for admission to a program before you can apply. You can easily change this later. You can then log into scholarship system. It may take up to 24 hours.
Most of the scholarships can be deferred for a year if you are taking a GAP year.
You fill in one form to be considered for all the major scholarships.
Scholarships at Auckland
Scholarships at Auckland
University of Auckland Top Achiever Scholarship: Number of Excellence Credits at L2, leadership, arts, sports or academic excellence, academic mentoring for other students. One year paid at a hall + $4000
University of Auckland Māori/Pacific Excellence Scholarship: Criteria and value the same as top achiever. Helps to demonstrate cultural involvement.
University of Auckland Academic Potential Scholarships: Proven financial need, first in family, refugee background.
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