NMIT is proud to offer a range of scholarships for 2022
Applications are open now.
Scholarships
Scholarships are a great way to help reduce your study costs.
NMIT is proud to provide and partner with local industry partners on scholarships for new and current students.
Need help completing your scholarship application? Please refer to the NMIT scholarship guidelines [PDF, 71 KB] for more information.
Degree scholarships l Aquaculture l Business l Construction l Hospitality | Māori l Partnership scholarships
NMIT Scholarships
NMIT Degree Scholarship
Value: Maximum value of $6,500 towards first year programme fees only. If eligible for fees free then the fees will be applied to second year of study.
Eligibility: Any degree programme offered by NMIT (excluding AUT Bachelor in Sports and Recreation). Full-time study only. Find full criteria and eligibility in the terms of reference [PDF, 82 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
NMIT School Leaver Scholarship
Value: Maximum value of $6,500 towards second year programme fees only.
Eligibility: Any degree programme offered by NMIT (excluding AUT Bachelor in Sports and Recreation). Full-time study only. Find full criteria and eligibility in the terms of reference [PDF, 81 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 30 November 2021
Aquaculture
New Zealand King Salmon Scholarship - Aquaculture first year
Value: 50% reduction towards programme fees in the NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on the NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation. View terms of reference [PDF, 98 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
New Zealand King Salmon Scholarship - Aquaculture second year
Value: 50% reduction towards programme fees in the NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on the NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation. View terms of reference [PDF, 98 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 30 November 2021
New Zealand King Salmon Scholarship - Aquaculture third year or Postgraduate Diploma
Value: Full payment of programme fees in the NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation for the third year or for Postgraduate Diploma students.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on either their third year of the NMIT Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation or the Postgraduate Diploma. View terms of reference [PDF, 99 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 30 November 2021
Business
New Zealand King Salmon - Business Scholarship
Value: 50% reduction towards an NMIT business-related programme
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on an NMIT business-related programme studying towards a diploma or degree. View terms of reference [PDF, 77 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 30 November 2021
Nelson Pine Industries Limited - Business Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards one year of study in an NMIT business-related programme.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on an NMIT business-related programme studying towards a diploma or degree. View terms of reference [PDF, 75 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 30 November 2021
Johnston Associates - Business Scholarship
Value: A payment of $5,000 towards one year of study in the NMIT Bachelor of Commerce.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on the NMIT Bachelor of Commerce. View terms of reference [PDF, 74 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Construction
Nelson Pine Industries Limited - Construction Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards course related costs for the NMIT New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade skills.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on the NMIT Pre-Trade New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade skills. View terms of reference. [PDF, 76 KB]
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Hospitality
New Zealand King Salmon - Hospitality Scholarship
Value: A payment to the maximum value of $1,000 towards course costs and equipment.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on the NMIT Certificate in Culinary Arts (Level 4). View terms of reference [PDF, 83 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
NMIT Code Purple Scholarship
Value: A payment to the maximum value of $1,000 towards course costs and equipment.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on the NMIT Certificate in Culinary Arts (Level 4). View terms of reference [PDF, 68 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Scholarships for Māori learners
Te Puna Manaaki (Māori learner Support Services)(external link) are available to assist you with your scholarship application. Our experienced staff offer one-to-one advice and support sessions, tutorials, study wānanga, and a range of workshops to help you achieve your study goals. We are located within Te Toki Pakohe, our space includes whānau rooms with computer facilities, study areas, kitchen facilities, and space to meet with peers or tuākana.
Contact us to discuss your study plans.
Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 134 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Ngāti Koata Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 86 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Ngāti Kuia Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 85 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Ngāti Tama ki Te Tauihu Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 92 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Ngāti Toa Rangatira Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 94 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Rangitāne o Wairau Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility: Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 91 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
Ngāti Rārua Scholarship
Value: A payment of $1,000 towards an NMIT programme fees.
Eligibility Applicants must be fully enrolled on a full or part-time programme at NMIT starting in 2022. View terms of reference [PDF, 89 KB].
Closing date: 5pm, 11 February 2022
2022 Ngārimu Scholarships
In 2022, the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Scholarship Fund Board has three Vocational Education and Training scholarships available, each valued at $10,000 for study of a minimum of 120 credits.
Applicants must be enrolled in a Certificate or Diploma at Levels 5 to 7 non-degree that is a minimum 120 credits.
For full details visit the Ministry of Education's website.(external link)
Te Pae Tawhiti Kaimoana Enhancement Scholarship
This scholarship is designed for Māori who have a desire to contribute to the enhancement of the Māori kaimoana industry. View scholarship brochure here [PDF, 1.4 MB] and apply online(external link).
Closing date: 5pm, 25 March 2022
Partnership Scholarships
Kono Ahumahi Scholarship
Thinking of a career in the primary industries? The Kono Ahumahi scholarship is a partnership between Wakatū Incorporation and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).
The scholarship is aimed at those studying or thinking of studying at NMIT for a career in the aquaculture, horticulture, viticulture and food sectors, or supporting industries such as engineering, automotive engineering, and logistics.
The scholarship covers two-thirds of the student’s annual NMIT fees, up to a maximum of three years. The successful applicant will also be supported through mentoring.
To be eligible, you must be of Māori descent and planning full-time study at NMIT. Priority will be given to applicants with a whakapapa connection to Wakatū Incorporation.
For further information and application forms, contact Hoani Takao.
