Scholarship reviews and reconsiderations
You can apply for a review or reconsideration of your New Zealand Scholarship results.
This page covers how to apply for a Scholarship review or reconsideration For information about NCEA reviews and reconsiderations, go to:
NCEA reviews and reconsiderations
Deadline to apply
Review and reconsideration applications open on February 11, after results are released.
The deadline for 2024 Scholarship review and reconsideration applications is 7 March 2025.
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You must not alter your exam material or portfolio
Exam materials or portfolios that contain correcting fluid or pencil will not be accepted for review or reconsideration. They may be investigated as a breach of exam rules.
When to request a review
You can request a review when:
- you think an assessment that you completed is missing some or all of its content, or
- a grade score has been calculated or reported incorrectly.
A review does not involve re-marking and there is no charge.
When to request a reconsideration
You can request a reconsideration if you think your New Zealand Scholarship assessment has not been marked correctly.
A reconsideration involves reassessing all the answers in your assessment.
For assessments where you've received your materials, you will need to include these in your application for a review or reconsideration.
New Zealand Scholarship reconsiderations cost $30.70 per standard (subject).
Applying for a review
You can apply for a review by following these steps:
- Download and print the personalised Request Review application. You'll find this application form in the MyNZQA learner portal.
- Read, complete and sign the relevant sections of the form. The form must be signed by you or your nominated person. If a nominated person is signing on your behalf, we need written advice from you authorising this.
- Include all booklets, portfolios or schedules that you want reviewed. Note these exceptions:
- NZ Scholarship Media Studies (digital exam only). You don't have to return any materials if the exam was completed online. Email the completed form to:
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NZ Scholarship Health and PE, Dance, Drama, Music. No materials required. Email the completed form to:
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- NZ Scholarship Visual Arts. You must include your Performance Summary Cards (do not send your portfolio or workbook).
4. Post your application to us:
NZQANCEA Reviews
PO Box 160
Wellington
Your application won't be processed if it isn't received by the due date, or if you apply for a review using a reconsideration application form.
Access the Request Review form
Applying for a reconsideration
You should seek advice from your school before you decide to apply for a reconsideration for NZ Scholarship subjects.
- Log in to MyNZQA to access the Request Reconsideration form. You will be instructed how to complete your application at each step. The link won't be available until after the marked exams have been made available to students.
- Print out the order confirmation screen and gather your materials. What you need to send depends on the Scholarship subject. Requirements are listed below.
- Post your application and materials to us:
NZQA
New Zealand Scholarship Reconsiderations
PO Box 160
Wellington
What materials to send us for a Scholarship reconsideration
- Dance - NZQA has your workbook and CD. You don't need to send anything else.
- Drama - NZQA has your annotated text and video submission. You don't need to send anything else.
- Design and Visual Communication - Your portfolio.
- Health and Physical Education - NZQA has kept your report. You don't need to send anything else.
- Media Studies - NZQA has access to your digital script. You don't need to send anything else.
- Music - Your written material. The CD is held at NZQA.
- Technology - Your folder.
- Visual Arts - Do not send your actual portfolio. Send us:
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your workbook
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4 x A4 photos – one per portfolio panel and one of the entire portfolio
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the authenticity declaration section on your printed application form, completed by your Visual Arts teacher. This form must be included.
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- All other subjects - Your scholarship booklet.
Your application won't be processed if your material isn't received by NZQA's due date, or if you apply for a reconsideration using a review application form.
Access the Request Reconsideration form
Fees for a reconsideration
New Zealand Scholarship reconsiderations cost $30.70 per standard (subject).
Fee waivers
Fees for reconsiderations will be waived for students:
- whose parent or guardian (or a person with relevant care responsibilities) is receiving a Work and Income or Study Link benefit; or
- where the family income would entitle the family to receive a community services card.
The reconsideration fee waiver application form is available through your student login.
Additional fees and refunds
Additional fees may occur for the return of materials by courier.
The application fee will be refunded if the reconsideration leads to a change of the final grade.
How long do Scholarship reviews and reconsiderations take?
A review or reconsideration may take up to 6 weeks to process. If the outcome of your application might affect University Entrance, please let your chosen University know it may take up to 6 weeks for any updated results to become available.
You can monitor the status of your reconsideration request using the 'My Orders' link in MyNZQA.