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There are over $100
million dollars in
Scholarships scholarships available
to Year 13’s in New
Zealand every year.
(www.moneyhub.co.nz)
Check,
Whats on Gather Check and
Offer? your Info check
again!
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Do you Make a good
qualify? impression!Step 1 - What's on Offer?
Do your research - Check out these Websites -
Check out all the different scholarships providers - ● www.cashmere.careerwise.nz
● Universities / Polytechnics / Course Providers Check out what scholarships are on offer by following each
course providers links.
● Private Organisations (Private Companies)
● Regional Scholarships ● www.moneyhub.co.nz
● Specific Scholarships - e.g. Maori, Pasifika
A great website that organises all the scholarships available
from different sources.
● www.generosity.org.nz/giv-me
Can be accessed from City Libraries using your city library
card.where do I start ?
1. Checkout the scholarships provided by your intended University or course
provider.
1. Go through different Private / Company scholarships
1. Look at the region-specific scholarships you can apply for. ( Scholarships available
for living in your region)
1. If you are eligible, look at the and Māori and Pacific Island scholarships.
1. Contact your local Rotary or Lions Clubs or check out their websites - many local
branches award scholarships.
Source - www.moneyhub.co.nzStep 2 - Do I qualify?
What should I look out for?
● Specific gender, age or ethnicity While sifting through the various scholarships, create
● Member of an indigenous or other special a short list.
group Keep your shortlist organised - create a spreadsheet!
● Academic or sporting excellence
● Study in a certain field or at a certain level Record - Name of scholarship
Web Link
● Demonstrated Community Involvement Open date
● Demonstrated Leadership - in school and out Closing Date
of school Brief list of required documents.
How much is it worth
● Region you grew up in or plan to study in
● Financial hardshipStep 3 - Gather your info
● Proof of citizenship or residency status (eg birth certificate, passport)
● Evidence of community involvement, financial hardship or ethnic
background
● Bank details, IRD number
● List of referees (make sure you ask them first !)
● Record of learning
● Letter of approval from your school (not always required)
You need to collect, make copies of, and certify all the necessary documents. To certify your documents, take the
original and a photocopy to an authorised person. They will check both documents and sign the copy to show it is a
true reproduction of the original.Step 4 - Make a good impression
Make sure they see the best you!
Be tidy
Be thorough Be timely
Type or write Make sure you have provided everything Submit your application
neatly. that is asked for. well before or by the
closing date.
Check your If you can, find out about the organisation Also make sure that
spelling. that is awarding the scholarship and try to your referees know the
tailor your application according to their closing date
Attach vision and goals. HINT : Give referees a deadline
that is two weeks before the
actual one so that gives you time
documents in to chase them up!
Make sure you choose a referee that best
the order they
suits the application e.g. if you are applying
are requestedd. for a sports scholarship, ask a coach.Step 5 - Get it checked!
Ensure that you have:
Check, 1. Completed all the necessary forms
check,
carefully.
2. Checked for spelling mistakes
3. Supplied all the required supporting
documents (ensure they are certified if necessary)
and
4. Meet the closing date.
5. Make copies of every application sent.
6. Provide current contact details.
recheck.
7. Get someone to check over your
application for any missed mistakes!Most common errors...
1. Some of the requested documents are not attached (i.e. missing forms or references)
2. The documents requested are not supplied in the correct format requested
3. Page(s) of the scholarship application are not filled in
4. Applicants do not read the questions properly and thus provide inappropriate or irrelevant
responses - this is instant rejection territory, so be sure to answer the questions, every time.
5. Applicants skip questions that they think don’t apply to them. If you are asked a question, you
must answer it in some way.
6. Applicants do not supply their full and correct address and email contact addresses.
7. The applicants handwriting is illegible. Always write clearly and in block letters.
8. Inappropriate referee used, such as a parent or sibling.
9. Referee not meeting the submission deadline - this is more common than you think.School Leaver Scholarships These scholarships are available to students who are in their first year out of school (or after a GAP year - check the regulations!) Other titles of scholarships to look out for - ● Undergraduate Scholarships ● First Year scholarships
University of Canterbury OPEN - 20th June
CLOSE - 15th August
General:
● Lyttelton Port Company Directors’ UC Scholarship Engineering:
● UC Alumni Scholarship ● Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women
● UC Bright Start Scholarship ● UC College of Engineering International Scholarship
● UC Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship ● UC Electric Power Engineering Centre Scholarship
● UC International First Year Scholarship ● UC Engineering High Achievers Award
● UC Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship ● UC Engineering Māori Scholarship
Arts, Fine Arts and Music: ● UC Engineering Pasifika Scholarship
● Chrystabel L Aitken Fund for Fine Arts ● UC Engineering Top Scholars Award
● Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarships Health, Teacher Education and Sports Coaching:
● Lissie Rathbone Scholarship ● UC College of Education, Health and Human Development Māori Scholarship
● UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award ● UC College of Education, Health and Human Development Pasifika Scholarship
● UC Mathematics and Statistics STAR Scholarship Science:
Commerce: ● Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women
● College of Business and Law First Year Award for Excellence ● Elaine P Snowden Scholarship in Astronomy
● College of Business and Law Young Enterprise Scheme Student of the ● John McMillan Scholarship
Year Scholarship – South Island Region ● Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarship
Law: ● UC Computer Science High Achievers Award
● College of Business and Law First Year Award for Excellence ● UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award
Product Design: ● UC Mathematics and Statistics STAR Scholarship
● UC Product Design Scholarship
Forestry:
NEED HELP? Contact Ryan Thomas - ryan.thomas@canterbury.ac.nz
● SCFNZ Ltd Scholarships
● UC School of Forestry High Achievers AwardOtago University OPEN - 1st July
Academic Excellence - Typically valued at more than $34,000 over three CLOSE - 15th August
years.
New Frontiers - valued at $2,500 and $5,000, and are guaranteed to
those who secure an Excellence endorsement at NCEA Level Two Tips
and/or Level Three (close March 2019) - Apply for any scholarships they think they might be eligible
Leaders of Tomorrow- value of $6,000 and are selected based on a - Let the University decide
balance of academic achievement and leadership
- For the leadership scholarship - give details about your leadership role, not just I
Performance - These scholarships have a standard value of $16,000
over three years, available to students who have demonstrated am a prefect. Also leadership outside of school is a huge bonus!
academic ability and who are at an elite level for their chosen sport or
cultural discipline. - 150th scholarship - this is for hardship, students that are in these situations should
go for this scholarship and make sure they tell their story. Only 3 people get to read
Maori and Pacific Peoples - Students who are of Māori descent are it so they can be assured that their life story will be kept confidential.
eligible to apply for these scholarships that have a standard value of
$10,000, and are selected based on academic ability and community
- Maori/Pacific Peoples - students have to show their Whakapapa or Pacific
involvement.
heritage (this is the main requirement),. You will need to write an essay as to why
150th (Hardship) - These scholarships have a standard value of $6,000 you think you deserve the scholarship in relation to your cultural heritage.
for one year and are for academically strong students who face
significant financial and life challenges in attending university. - Disability - this covers anything from Dyslexia to Hemophilia. If you have a
condition that may affect your learning you can apply for this. Especially if you have
Donna-Rose McKay - these $6,000 scholarships are available to
a condition that requires treatment and other related expenses
students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show
financial need arising from a disability.
NEED HELP? Contact Prajesh Chhanabhai
Dux - Dux Scholarship is valued at $6,000 prajesh.chhanabhai@otago.ac.nzVictoria University OPEN - End of June
CLOSE - 15th September
Tangiwai – This scholarship celebrates excellence - both academic, and outside the
classroom. We encourage applicants who display the key attributes of excellence,
leadership and commitment to their community (the primary consideration for these
scholarships is academic excellence with additional factors taken into consideration). Further Info...
We encourage students to apply if they were awarded an Excellent Endorsement in
Year 12.- $5000
For our School Leaver Scholarships we look at a
Totoweka – This one is for students who were awarded a Merit Endorsement or higher student’s results from their Year 12 calendar
in Year 12 and fall under any of the five equity categories - Māori; Pasifika; from year.
refugee-backgrounds; have a disability; or come from socio-economically
disadvantaged backgrounds - $5000
If students are offered a scholarship, they do still
Victoria offer over 800 of these School Leaver Scholarships (600 of the Tangiwai need gain an overall Merit or Excellence
and 200 of the Totoweka). endorsement for Year 13.
Kahotea – For this scholarship we look at the top 30 students and offer these top To apply for our school leaver scholarships,
students we offer $30 000 over three years.
students just make one application and will be
This scholarship does not require a seperate application for - it is based on the considered for all scholarships that are eligible
top 30 applicants for scholarships. for.
There are a handful of other first year scholarships that are typically awarded to
NEED HELP? Contact Poppy Norton
students who wouldn’t be able to study without that financial support. The scholarships
can be found on our scholarship database - https://www.victoria.ac.nz/study/student- Poppy.Norton@vuw.ac.nz
finance/scholarships/find-scholarshipLincoln University
OPEN - Now
TIPS CLOSE - 15th September
Future Leader - Future Leader applicants are short-listed and then attend an interview.
Future Leader scholarships
During the application process students are asked to note down their leadership
Students who have acted as leaders in their school or community
experiences. These do not need to be Head Girl/Boy or prefect positions but can be any
are offered the opportunity to develop their leadership skills,
leadership role in and out of school. Remind them to sell themselves. Too often we tend to
knowledge and understanding while undertaking tertiary study at
be a little shy about or achievements.
Lincoln University.
Sports - The sports applicants are required to submit a sport CV covering their sporting
Sports scholarships achievements, clubs, representations, etc. over the past 3 year. There will be skills and
The Lincoln University Sports Scholarship Programme is designed fitness testing for the Sport applicants held at the university in September. All applicants
are invited to attend. Details will be sent out to them during the application process.
to balance sporting success with academic achievement, in order to
Excellence - Generally students who apply for this scholarship would be needing some
educate and develop successful student-athletes. Sports include -
Excellences in Level 3 subjects prior to finishing Year 13.
Rugby, basketball, rowing, cricket, hockey, netball and Elite. The
Elite category is for students who are playing at a national level in
alternative sporting codes, e.g. Taekwondo, athletics, shooting, How to apply:
equestrian.
● You will need to apply online through our website. APPLY NOW
Excellence scholarship ● You will need to create a MyLinc account and need to apply to study before you
Students applying for this scholarship require Excellence can apply for a scholarship.
endorsement for Level 2. ● Remember you can change your degree programme at any time if you are still not
Maori/Pasifika accommodation scholarship sure what degree you wish to study. But by applying at least you can then apply
for scholarships.
This scholarship was established to support Maori and Pasifika
students who are entering undergraduate or sub-degree study at We also advertise many external scholarships on our database. I’d recommend you
Lincoln University and who show strong leadership potential in their advise the students to work through the list. There are some great ones out there e.g.
communities. (online it states closing 2nd July - that is for Semester DairyNZ, Beef&Lamb.
2 intake 2018. Semester 1 intake for 2019 will open late September)
NEED HELP? Contact Sue Smart - sue.smart@lincoln.ac.nzMassey University The following school leaver scholarships are now open and For additional scholarships available for school leavers will close 20th August 2018 please see this link here VC Scholarship Awards – applications for both Excellence and High Achievers. This scholarship was established to support new There a HUGE range of scholarships available students enrolling at Massey University with a previous record of academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement and for Undergraduates. You have to scroll through contribution. Apply here - VC Scholarship Awards and carefully check the closing dates. Future Leaders – The Massey Business School offers the “Future Leaders Scholarships”. to recognise and support future leaders Interested in Agriculture? Check out these 1st Yr enrolling in a full-time undergraduate business degree at Massey Agriculture scholarships and awards University who have a previous record of leadership and high academic achievement. Apply here - Future Leaders Academy of Sport – This scholarship was established to support new student athletes enrolling at Massey University with a previous record of high achievement in sport and who show future potential in their chosen sport. Apply here - Academy of Sport
Auckland University
OPEN - Now
CLOSE - 5pm on 22 August 2018
Top Achiever - The main purpose of the Scholarship is to
recognise and reward exceptional academic performance combined
with outstanding sporting, artistic, cultural and / or leadership There are MANY
achievements. The provision of University accommodation is more scholarships
designed to provide the best student experience and promote
excellent academic outcomes.$20,000 comprising a guaranteed on offer. Click on
funded place in University of Auckland catered accommodation and the the link to
two lump sum payments
check them out!
Top Achiever – Maori
Awarded to New Zealand Māori students, who have excellent But also take
academic achievement and active participation in community,
cultural and other activities. $20,000 paid over three years.This careful note of the
scholarship also includes a guaranteed place in a Hall of Residence. opening and
Top Achiever – Pacific
closing dates!
Awarded to domestic Pacific students, who have excellent
academic achievement and active participation in community, TIPS -
cultural and other activities.$20,000 paid over three years.This Students need to have applied to study before they can apply for a scholarship.
scholarship also includes a guaranteed place in a Hall of Residence.
Our scholarships are primarily filling out tick boxes and then occasionally expanding
Academic Potential on any ticks they’ve put in. Sometime students find one or two of the questions sound
This scholarship is awarded to students who have achieved very similar. I always recommend they answer them both if applicable.
academically, but are experiencing hardships or who may have
been disadvantaged due to their personal circumstances. NEED HELP? Contact Sylvia Wheldon - s.wheeldon@auckland.ac.nz
The value of the scholarship ranges from $6,000 to $20,000 and is
payable over three years.
Watch this video to help you with the online application process
https://youtu.be/UO0cdHLzaTYOPEN - 1st July
AUT
CLOSE - 1st September
Other AUT scholarships for secondary school students
include -
1. AUT Academic Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to students demonstrating leadership through academic Woolf Fisher First in Family Scholarships
excellence.
$6,500 per year / Students can reapply on a yearly basis until the AUT faculty scholarships are offered in a number of subjects
completion of their degree.
including:
Art and design
2. AUT Significant Student Scholarship
Business and economics
Awarded to academically able students demonstrating leadership Communication studies
through achievement at a high level in school, sporting, cultural Computer and mathematical sciences
pursuits or community involvement. Engineering
$6,500 per year / Students can reapply on a yearly basis until the Health sciences
completion of their degree. Language and culture
Law
3. Kiwa Scholarship Science
Awarded to academically able students demonstrating leadership Social sciences
potential who register with either Māori or Pacific ethnicity in the Te Ara Poutama (Maori Development)
Unsuccessful applicants for the three main AUT scholarships may be considered for these
AUT student management system (Arion)
faculty scholarships.
$6,500 per year / Students can reapply on a yearly basis until the
completion of their degree.
NEED HELP? Contact Pablo Fernandez - pablo.fernandez@aut.ac.nzGeneral Scholarships
SIT
SIT Scholarship Categories SIT offer many scholarships available to school
Include - leavers as well as students already enrolled.
SIT scholarships are administered by a variety
● General of different institutions and organisations, not
● Maori Peoples just SIT. Eligibility criteria and application
● Pacific Peoples processes will differ depending on the
● Nursing scholarship and administering body.
● Scholarships for Women
Closing dates vary - check them carefully!
● Scholarships for the Hearing
ImpairedCheck out the
all the
scholarships
available at
the Otago
Polytechnic!Maori If you are part Maori you may be eligible to apply for a Maori
scholarship.
Scholarships Here are some of the main websites that list Māori
scholarship and grant information.
● Māori Education Trust website - find out about
scholarships for Māori students
● Te Puni Kōkiri website - information on scholarships
for Māori students
● Kia Ora Hauora website - information on health
scholarships for Māori
Also contact your Iwi to see if they have their own
Scholarships or grants. E.g. Ngai TahuPasifika If you are a Pasifika student there are many scholarships,
grants and awards that you could be in line for which can
Scholarships make a huge impact on the costs of your studying.
Check out the website below -
● Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation
Scholarships
Also talk to Mr Tuia here at Cashmere High School and
approach community and church leaders, as they often have
information about scholarships and funding opportunities for
Pasifika students.You can also read
