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This page outlines scholarships and awards established to benefit Pacific students and workers. It includes awards for schooling, tertiary education, trades training and research:
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The Aspire Scholarship is a new program from the Ministry of Education providing assistance for low income families towards the costs of private secondary schooling. It will contribute up to $15,000 per year towards the tuition fees of a private school for the duration of a student's attendance at this school. It will also include a yearly allowance of up to $1,500 for course related costs. Criteria: Eligibility details are available on the Aspire Scholarship page of the Ministry of Education website |
If you have any enquiries, please get in touch:
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The AFS Educational Trust provides partial scholarships for Pacific Island students to take up the challenge to live and study overseas. Criteria |
Further information and contact details can be found at:
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ESITO Pre Employment Scholarships |
The Electrical Supply Industry Training Organisation (ESITO) Scholarships are offered to provide financial assistance, one-to-one electrical supply industry support, industry site visits and assistance with arrangement of holiday employment where possible. ESITO have two $4,000 scholarships available just for Pacific Island Students to train in an electrical trade. Scholarships will be paid, in instalments, on evidence of acceptance onto an eligible course, as outlined in more detail in the application form. |
Further information can be found at: |
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Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship |
The scholarships are available to tertiary students who were born in the South Pacific region. Students wishing to study in New Zealand or anywhere in the South Pacific are eligible for funds. |
Further information can be found at:
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Endeavour Scholarship Programme |
Endeavour Scholarship applications are invited annually from Maori and Pasifika boys and girls who are currently in Year 6 at their present schools. |
Further information can be found at: King's School |
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand Maori and Pacific Islands Scholarship |
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Further information can be found at:
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Norman Kirk Memorial Trust (NKMT) |
The Norman Kirk Memorial Trust seeks to promote the welfare and progress of the people of New Zealand and the South Pacific, especially those who have the capacity to benefit from further education, study or training, but who need financial assistance in realising their potential. Criteria |
Further information can be found at:
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Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation (PIPEF) Scholarship |
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Further information and contact details can be found on the PIPEF website.
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The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Pacific Study Award |
The Pacific Study Awards, worth $1,000 each, are to encourage and support the Open Polytechnic Pacific students towards completing a qualification. Criteria |
The Learning Support Centre
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New Zealand Institute of Sport Scholarships for Sport Industry Training |
Pacific and Maori Scholarships |
Call to register on 0800 NZISPORT or further information can be found at:
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New Horizons for Womens Trust - Second Chance Education Award
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The Trust’s second-chance awards, to the value of $2,000 or more, are to assist women returning to education or training. Eligibility |
More information, application and contact details at: http://www.newhorizonsforwomen
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New Horizons for Women Trust- |
To assist a woman or group of women to undertake training or carry out a project that advances the cause of peace - in the home, school, workplace or community. Eligibility |
Further information and contact details:
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New Horizons Womens Trust - Ria McBride Public Service Management Award |
To help women in the Public Service advance to higher levels of managerial responsibility. Pacific women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be employed in one of the 38 Departments of Public Service and must have written letter of recommendation from their Chief Executive. |
Further information can be found at:
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HRC Pacific Career Development |
HRC Pacific Career Development Awards are committed to building and supporting Pacific workforce capacity in health research. This one-year scholarship provides personal support for students completing the research component of a Masters degree in a health related field. |
Further information can be found at:
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Pacific Health Research Postgraduate Award |
Criteria: Applicants should be of Pacific Island descent and be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident. Graduate students should be eligible to be enrolled full-time in an approved course of research training leading to a higher degree in a New Zealand university. |
Further information can be found at:
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Pacific Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship |
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Further information can be found at:
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Health Provider and Workforce |
The Ministry of Health established these awards to encourage and support Pacific students to train in health or health management related topics. Criteria |
Further information can be found at:
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Pacific Mental Health Workforce Awards |
The Pacific Mental Health Workforce Awards have been established by the Ministry of Health with a vision of enhancing the Mental Health Sector by building and developing Pacific Mental Health workforce capacity. These awards are being administered by the Health Research Council of New Zealand. Who can apply: The fundamental criteria is that the applicant is enrolled in a qualification that will add value to the Pacific Mental Health Sector. Value: The value of the awards will vary and are dependent on identified needs for each student and for one year of study. The value nominated includes costs of mentoring support. |
Further information can be found at:
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Effective Interventions Alcohol and Drugs (AOD) Scholarship |
The scholarships are part of a workforce development initiative for staff working with whānau who have been through, or are currently in, the Justice system with AOD issues. |
Further information can be found at:
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Business & Professional Women (BPW) Hibiscus Coast |
Awarded to a female student who is a past or present resident of the Hibiscus Coast and who has completed at least one full year of a two or more year course at a University, Polytechnic or College of Education. Amount awarded: $2,000.00 |
Further information can be found at: Email davenjen@xtra.co.nz |
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Karahipi Scholarships and Bursaries |
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Further information can be found at: This site also lists a range of other available health and mental health scholarships
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Note: The above information, availability and criteria for scholarships is indicative only. Please confirm details and terms directly with the organisation, as these vary or may change over time. Please check on the organisation’s website or directly with the contact person for closing dates for applications each year.
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