Scholarships, Grants and Loans
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Scholarships
Kahurangi Scholarships
Our Kahurangi Scholarships cover full study fees for highly-deserving applicants who would otherwise struggle to afford to study and qualify as a teacher.
Judy Kaa Scholarship
This award is a memorial to Judy Kaa, National President of Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand from 2008 to 2015 for our Postgraduate students.
Oceania Scholarship
A scholarship is available for an early childhood teacher or staff member to grow their cultural skills to engage with young Pacific children and families.
Aperfield Montessori Trust Scholarship
Aperfield Montessori are offering a scholarship for students of the New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood (Aperfield Montessori).
The Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial scholarship
This is for Māori students studying in any field in any tertiary education institution. Preference is given to descendents of Māori World War One veterans.
Pacific Education Foundation scholarships
Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation and the Norman Kirk Memorial Trust provide financial assistance to Pasifika students who are enrolled at tertiary education institutions in New Zealand.
TeachNZ scholarship
TeachNZ scholarships support students on their journey towards being a great teacher or kaiako by covering the cost of their course fees and paying them an allowance throughout the duration of their study.
Grants & Loans
Randstad Education Award of Excellence
Randstad Education Award of Excellence recognises and acknowledges exemplary practice for third-year students graduating in 2024.
Toitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga
Toitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga - Māori Education Trust provides financial assistance for Māori students undertaking tertiary study.
Student Loans
You are eligible for a student loan and/or allowance if you are a New Zealand citizen, or have permanent residency, and meet StudyLink criteria.
Fees Free
Fees-free tertiary study or training available for eligible learners.