Seafarers Union Scholarship

These scholarships, established in 2007, are offered by the Seafarers Union Scholarship Trust in order to support and encourage undergraduate study in areas of benefit to the people of New Zealand. 

Eligibility: 

Applicants must be: 

1. members of the Maritime Union of New Zealand (Inc), or of the New Zealand Seafarers Union Inc or of the New Zealand Seamens Union Industrial Union of Workers, who are or were by occupation seafarers (see Annex 1); or
2. the children or grandchildren of any member, as above. 

Value and number awarded: 

$5,000 per annum for one year. 

One scholarship is awarded annually.

Closing Date: 

1 December

How to Apply: 

1. Check your eligibility
2. Read the regulations.pdf (63KB)
3. Download the application form.pdf (196KB) 

Decisions made:

February