These are the scholarships at undergraduate level currently administered by Universities NZ.
Before starting an application intending applicants should make sure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria and are familiar with the area of study and the objectives of the scholarship.
Applications usually open four months before the closing date.
In using the Universities NZ online application system to apply for a scholarship, applicants are confirming that they have read, understood and accept University NZ’s Privacy Notice and Scholarships Appeals Policy.
Scholarships:
Sir Douglas Myers Scholarship
For undergraduate study at Gonville and Caius College at Cambridge University.
Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law are not eligible study areas.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women in Technology and Engineering
For women entering their first year of full-time study for an undergraduate degree in engineering or technology, at a New Zealand university.
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Applications open: 1 May
Applications close: 1 September
Ernest William File Scholarship
For the daughters/sons of members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union in their first year of an undergraduate degree, at a New Zealand university.
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Applications open: 1 December
Applications close: 1 April
Girdlers’ Scholarship
For undergraduate study at Corpus Christi College at Cambridge University. Medicine is not an eligible study area. Refer to the Corpus Christi subject website for information on available subjects.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Scholarship
This scholarship is being reviewed and is not open for applications in 2020. When further information is available this website will be updated.
Kitchener Memorial Scholarship
For students of agriculture. Open to past or present members of the Armed Forces or their children.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
KiwiRail Scholarships
First degree or diploma study in any discipline that aligns with KiwiRail’s core functions. Open to the daughters/sons of permanent employees of KiwiRail.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Maritime Union Scholarship
Open to members, or children/grandchildren of members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand, or the New Zealand Seafarers Union, or the New Zealand Seamen’s Union Industrial Union of Workers, or Waterfront Workers Union, or the Waterside Workers Federation/Association and funded by the Maritime Union Scholarship Trust for any area of study that will benefit NZ.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Peter Windle Scholarship
For South Island students for undergraduate study at Corpus Christi College at Cambridge University.
Deferred until further notice
Robertson Scholars Leadership Program
For most courses of study, including pre-medicine and pre-law, at Duke University or the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, United States.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Spark Scholarship
This scholarship is being reviewed by Spark and is not open for applications in 2020. When further information is available this website will be updated.
Sullivan Scholarship
Available to students of the Roman Catholic faith who will attend medical school at either the University of Auckland or the University of Otago.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December