The NMIT postgraduate study scholarship is available to students commencing study on a postgraduate programme at NMIT in 2020 for up to $3000 towards tuition fees.
Conditions apply. Learn more

Local School Leavers

Youth Guarantee

The Youth Guarantee initiative is open to 16-19 year olds and provides them with free access to select vocationally focused programmes.

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

Soroptimist International of Waimea

Soroptimist International of Waimea is an organisation which works towards advancing the welfare and status of women. It is part of the Soroptimist mission to increase access to education. An Education Grant of $3000 is available to a selected woman aged 25 years of age or over residing in the Nelson/Tasman area while undertaking full-time tertiary study. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or have been granted permanent residence.

TO APPLY: Download and complete all three pages of the 2020 Education Grant Application Form [PDF, 271 KB] and, having read and agreed to the conditions of the Grant, sign the form. Scan and email the form to the Secretary.

Applications close 3 February 2020.

Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust Karen Glasgow Study Scholarship

Karen Glasgow scholarships of at least $1,250 each are available to female students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents aged 30 years or more, residing in the Nelson-Tasman-Marlborough region and enrolled or intending to enrol in full time study.

Download application form [DOCX, 63 KB]

Applications close 28 February 2020.

Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust Janice Neame Scholarship

The Janice Neame scholarship of $2,000 is available to a female student who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident and who has successfully completed at least two years' full time study towards a degree at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) and expects to complete her degree in 2020.

Download application form [DOCX, 61 KB]

Applications close 28 February 2020.

Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust Second Year Scholarship

The 'Graduate Women' scholarship of $1,500 is available to a female student who is a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a second year of full time study for a degree at the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

Download application form [DOCX, 59 KB]

Applications close 28 February 2020.

Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust School Leaver/First Year Scholarship

Nelson Soroptimist Education Trust School Leaver scholarships are available for female students who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents enrolled or intending to enrol in a first year of tertiary study leading eventually to a recognized qualification. Each scholarship is worth $1,000.

Download application form [DOCX, 53 KB]

Applications close 31 January 2020.

Awards

NGO Social Work Study Awards

The NGO Social Work Study Awards are funded and administered by Community Investment, a service of the Ministry of Social Development – the intent of these awards is to help build the capability of people working in community-based social services.
Up to 85 new awards are offered every year to assist employees of non-government organisations (NGOs) to undertake part time study for a degree level qualification in social work. These awards aim to help support employees of NGOs who have previously studied (or who are already studying) and want to complete a social work qualification that meets the educational requirements for social work registration.

More information is available from the Ministry of Social Development(external link)

External Scholarships

External Scholarships, grants and awards are a great way of also funding your tertiary education. Here’s some information about what’s out there and how to get it, along with some links to get you started. Any external scholarships you obtain do not affect any NMIT specific scholarships you may wish to apply for.

Careers NZ(external link)
Education in New Zealand(external link)
Education New Zealand(external link)
FulBright NZ(external link)
Hauraki Māori Trust Education Grants(external link)
Horticulture New Zealand(external link)
Johnsonville Youth Grants Trust(external link)
Le Va (external link)- (Pacific mental health & addictions)
Māori Education Trust(external link)
Ministry of Health Aniva Scholarship(external link)
Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs(external link)
New Horizons for Women(external link)
Single Parent Scholarships(external link)
MFAT Scholarships(external link) - For students from developing countries who are motivated to make a difference at home
Ngati Kahungunu Scholarships(external link)
P.A.C.I.F.I.C.I.A Inc.(external link) - is a National non-profit Community Organisation providing grants & scholarships
Te Pou - disability sector grant funding
Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust(external link) - Students who demonstrate a commitment to tikanga Māori and te reo Māori
BreakOut database(external link) - BreakOut contains details of awards, scholarships and grants available to New Zealanders. Breakout has over 2,000 different scholarships and grants you can access these from Nelson and Marlborough public libraries.
Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation ((external link)PIPEF)(external link) - Awards 3 types of scholarships to Pasifika students enrolled full-time in tertiary study in New Zealand.
Marketing Results(external link)
CRCC Asia(external link) - 1-3 month internship in China