Scholarships are financial aid for students. They're funded by private groups, the government and other bodies.
Some scholarships are awarded for academic ability. Others are awarded if there's financial need.
Did you know?
- You can apply for scholarships to pay for secondary, tertiary and vocational education.
- There are many scholarships just for Pacific students.
- Mature or adult students can apply for some scholarships too.
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“Fakatu’amelie kihe taunga oku tautau he fu’u telie.
Be prepared for the future that lies ahead, readiness brings positive outcomes.”
Be prepared for the future that lies ahead, readiness brings positive outcomes.”
Toloa scholarships
Toloa scholarships support Pacific students in STEAM subjects. That's science, technology, engineering, arts and maths.
There are Toloa scholarships for students in secondary and tertiary education.
Learn more about Toloa or apply for a scholarship
Toloa secondary school scholarships (external link) - Ministry for Pacific Peoples website
Toloa tertiary school scholarships (external link) - Ministry for Pacific Peoples website
Pacific Education Foundation (PEF) scholarships
PEF scholarships support Pacific learners in tertiary education. You can apply if you're studying at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Mature students can also apply for a PEF scholarship.
Learn more about PEF or apply for a scholarship
PEF scholarships (external link) - Ministry of Education website
Tulī Takes Flight (Tulī) scholarships
Tulī scholarships are for Pacific learners in vocational or degree-level study. You can apply if you're starting study, or if you're already a student.
There are several Tulī scholarships available each year.
Learn more about Tulī or apply for a scholarship
Tulī scholarships for continuing education (external link) - Ministry of Education website
Tulī scholarships for a career change (external link) - Ministry of Education website
Find more scholarships for Pacific learners
There are other scholarships for Pacific learners, too.
For example, you can apply for scholarships to support your study in specific fields, such as healthcare or science.
There are also scholarships for Pacific student who want to learn a trade.
Most universities and tertiary providers offer dedicated scholarships for Pacific students. Search each provider's website for more information.
Learn more
Careers.govt.nz has useful information on how to find scholarships:
Scholarships for pacific learners (external link) - Careers.govt.nz website
Search for Pacific student scholarships:
Search for scholarships (external link) - StudySpy website