In June we opened our scholarship programme for semester 2, which included some new funding options that focus on our priority groups, Māori and Pacific, alongside ‘equity’ and Waitākere (Nursing, Social Practice and DHB Health) scholarships. The response from Pacific students has been good but to date we have only had 8 applications for the 25 scholarships available to Māori students.
To profile our priority group scholarships, Student Success sent out a direct mail campaign to all Māori and Pacific students currently enrolled, as well as those going through the application process. They have also used social media, the What’s On student communication and contacted various people and teams who are in direct contact with these groups.
Teaching staff – how you can help
The Scholarship team would appreciate any support you can provide with identifying students that potentially meet the criteria, especially for the Māori funding, and to encourage them to review the options available. Your relationship with students is key to improving the number of application submitted.
It’s important to emphasise that these are not ‘traditional’ scholarships – they are not for the ‘best and brightest’ students – we all need to help change this misconception. The scholarship are specific to financial hardship, supporting progression of study and, recognising students who can show their motivation to succeed and a commitment to their community.
The application process is another misconception, so please promote that it is straightforward and support their applications however you can or direct them to the ‘drop in’ sessions or Scholarship Manager – details below.
Students need to apply before the deadline of 5 and 8 July (depending on the scholarship) – dates may be extended if application numbers still haven’t increased sufficiently.
Student scholarship info drop in’s
These have been running in Te Puna every Monday 11.00am – 1.00pm (next to the sushi shop) and will continue if the application deadlines are extended. If students are Waitākere based, they can send a message to scholarships@unitec.ac.nz.
Got a suggestion or have a question?
For any questions or suggestions, please contact our Student Support and Scholarship Manager, Monique Bell.
Scholarships:
Maori Scholarships
- Te Pou Angitū – up to 5 scholarships. Valued at $3,000 towards tuition fees. Click here for more information.
- Te Pou Aroha – up to 10 scholarships. Valued at $1,000. Click here for more information.
- Te Pou Aupiki – up to 10 scholarships. Valued at $2,000 towards tuition fees. Click here for more information.
Pacific Scholarships
- Unitec Pacific Success Scholarships – Up to 5 scholarships. Valued at $3,000 towards tuition fees. Click here for more information.
- Unitec Pacific Academic Support Scholarships – up to 37 scholarships. Valued at $1,000 towards educational related costs. Click here for more information.
- Unitec Pacific Academic Progression Scholarships – up to 30 scholarships. Valued at $2,000 towards educational related costs. Click here for more information.
Equity Scholarship
- Diverse Gender Scholarships – up to 2 scholarships each semester. $2,000 toward course related costs for full time study and $1,000 for part time. Click here for more information.
Waitākere Scholarships
- Bachelor of Nursing Scholarships – up to 3 scholarships. Valued at $2,000. Click here for more information.
- Bachelor of Social Practice Scholarships – up to 3 scholarships. Valued at $2,000. Click here for more information.
- Waitematā DHB Health Scholarships – click here for more information.