These are the scholarships at undergraduate level currently administered by Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara.
Before starting an application, intending applicants should make sure they satisfy the eligibility criteria and are familiar with the area of study and objectives of the scholarship.
Applications usually open four months before the closing date.
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Scholarships
Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarship 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.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 May
Applications close: 1 September
Ernest William File Scholarship
For the children of members of the Rail and Maritime Transport Union in their first year of an undergraduate degree at a New Zealand university.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 December
Applications close: 1 April
Girdlers' Scholarship
For undergraduate study at Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. To find out more about what degrees are eligible, refer to the Girdlers’ Scholarship regulations.
Opens for applications in 2024 for study starting in 2025.
KiwiRail Scholarship
First degree or diploma study in any discipline that aligns with KiwiRail's core functions. Open to the children of permanent employees of KiwiRail.
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Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Maritime Union Scholarship
Open to members and children and 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 the 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 New Zealand.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Peter Windle Scholarship
For South Island students for undergraduate study at Corpus Christi College at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
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 in the United States.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December
Rotary Club of Wellington North Scholarship
Awarded to help students in the greater Wellington region undertake tertiary study or vocational training or acquire new life skills. Study or training may be undertaken anywhere in New Zealand.
Apply online
Applications close: 31 October
Sir Douglas Myers Scholarship
For undergraduate study at Gonville and Caius College at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. Medicine, Veterinary Medicine and Law are not eligible study areas.
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Applications open: 1 May
Applications close: 1 August
Sullivan Scholarship
Available to students of the Roman Catholic faith who will attend medical school at either Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland or the University of Otago.
Apply online
Applications open: 1 August
Applications close: 1 December