External funding closing in May 2024
Closes 1 May | Undergraduate | Graduate | €5,000
The Holland Scholarship is financed by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science together with Dutch research universities and universities of applied sciences. This scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
You will need to check the specific deadline on the website for the institution you wish to apply.
Closes 1 May | Postgraduate
The purpose of the Susan Byrne Memorial Scholarship is to encourage female degree graduates over the age of 35 years to change career through undertaking further study or research at an approved tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas.
- Proposed study/research; preference is given to study in an area which is non-traditional for women
- Career of change; preference is given to study in an area which is non-traditional for women
Closes 1 May | Graduate | Postgraduate
The New Zealand Coastal Society (NZCS) was created as a means to promote and advance knowledge and understanding of the coastal zone. This includes fostering coastal research and capacity building. The Society offers one PhD or Masters Research which is open to anyone of Maori or Pacific Island descent OR with a research topic with Maori or Pacific Island focus within the coastal environment. The value of the Award is NZ$5,000 to support PhD research or NZ$2500 to support Masters Research.
Closes 1 May | Undergraduate | Graduate | Postgraduate
The Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship was created by the Māori Soldiers Trust Act 1957 to promote higher education of Māori.
Closes 18 May | Postgraduate
This scholarship is designed to provide opportunities for international students to study at selected Malaysian universities, with a range of programs and courses available across various disciplines.
Closes 28 May | Undergraduate | Graduate | Postgraduate
The NZIF Foundation was established in 2011 by the NZ Institute of Forestry to advance education in relation to forestry. This includes encouraging and supporting forestry related research, education and training through the provision of grants, scholarships and prizes; promoting the acquisition, development and dissemination of forestry related knowledge and information and other activities that do not conflict with the charitable purpose. For the purposes of these awards, forestry is broadly defined to include all those activities involved in the management and use of forests and their products, the objects of which are the production of wood or other forest benefits and the maintenance of the environment in its most beneficial form. All forests in New Zealand, whatever their purpose, are encompassed in the definition.
Applications are to be sent to the Foundation administrator foundation@nzif.org.nz
Closes 31 May | Undergraduate | Graduate | Postgraduate
The Hauraki Māori Trust Board offer education grants to students who have whakapapa to one or more of the Hauraki iwi and are on the Tribal Register of the Hauraki Māori Trust Board. To be eligible to apply for a grant, you will need to be enrolled (in full-time or part-time study towards a diploma or higher level qualification), at a University, Whare Wānanga, Polytechnic, Institute of Technology, Teachers Training College or a comparable overseas institution.
Closes 31 May | Undergraduate
The Plate to Pasture Youth Scholarships are an important opportunity for us to support our emerging leaders to contribute to our industry. For 18-25 year olds actively studying, this could be your game-changer. With a proud history of backing young thinkers, the scholarship is to support your relevant studies of anything with an interest in; food quality, agriculture, marketing and sales, finance, innovation, research and development, food processing, sustainability, technology, global logistics.
Closes 31 May | Undergraduate | PostgraduateToitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga - Māori Education Trust offers a number of scholarships to support Māori students in tertiary study.
Undergraduate Scholarships
- Frances Irwin Hunt Art Scholarship: Available to Māori undergraduate students studying in the fields of performing or cultural arts which may include, but not be limited to: dance, music, art, theatre/film. Priority will be given to students with academic merit and financial need.
- Māori Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarship: Available to Māori undergraduate students who are in their second or subsequent year of study in 2024. Priority will be given to students with financial need.
- Nicholas Irwin Hunt Writing Scholarship: Available to full-time Māori undergraduate writers, with preference to those studying in the field of journalism. Priority will be given to students with proven writing ability, academic merit and financial need.
- Norman Kirk Memorial Scholarship: Available to Māori undergraduate students studying at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute. Priority will be given to students with financial need and academic merit.
- Rose Hellaby Bursaries Scholarship: Available to Māori undergraduate students studying to become qualified or employed in a profession or calling which includes scientific, mathematical or technical skills. Priority will be given to students with academic merit and leadership skills.
- Roy Watling Mitchel Bursaries Scholarship: Available to first-year Māori undergraduate students who attended secondary school as a Year 13 student in 2023. Priority will be given to students with academic merit and financial need.
- Tī Maru Māori Trust Undergraduate Scholarship: Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students enrolled in their final year of study at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute in 2024. Priority will be given to students with academic merit.
- Tribal Education Scholarship: Available to Māori students studying Information Technology. Priority will be given to first year tertiary students.
- Whanake HERA Scholarship: Available to full-time Māori undergraduate students enrolled in a Bachelor of Engineering degree (Structural or Mechanical). Please note: Applicants must also be available for a paid summer internship, which is based in Auckland.
Postgraduate Scholarships
- Postgraduate AgResearch Scholarship: Available to full-time Māori postgraduate students studying in the fields of Agriculture or Environmental Sciences.
- Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship: Available to Māori postgraduate students undertaking postgraduate study. Priority will be given to students with financial need.
- Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship - Hāpu or Iwi Development: Available to Māori postgraduate students undertaking study in a field that will support the strategic interests and direction of their Hapū or Iwi. Applications must submit a letter of support from the Chair (or equivalent).
- Māori Education Trust Postgraduate Scholarship - STEM: Available to Māori postgraduate students undertaking study in science (biology, chemistry, physics), technology, engineering or mathematics.
- Queen Elizabeth II Postgraduate Fellowship: Available to a Māori or non-Māori graduate with excellent academic ability, who plans to research at postgraduate level in a field that will benefit Māori.
- Rangiriri and Mātene Te Whiwhi Winiata Scholarship: Available to a Māori graduate, to enable them to complete their postgraduate studies. Pre-requisite is completion of a master's degree.
- Rose Hellaby Postgraduate Scholarship: Available to Māori students with a record of proven academic excellence, undertaking Masters or PhD postgraduate study in the fields of engineering, mathematics, science, technology or medicine. Study can be carried out in New Zealand or overseas.
- Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions Scholarship: Available to Māori graduates with a record of academic excellence.
- Sir John Bennett Memorial PhD Scholarship: Available to Māori students who have a Master's or Honour's degree and are enrolled in a PhD programme of study.
- Sir John Bennett Memorial Postgraduate Scholarship: Available to Māori students who have completed a Bachelor's degree and are enrolled full-time in either their Honour's year or a Master's degree.
- Tī Maru Māori Trust Prestigious Scholarship: Available to Māori graduates with a record of academic excellence.
Closes 8 May | Current teacher
TeachNZ offer Study Support Grants allowing teachers to study or undertake research while continuing to teach. You can also apply for a reimbursement of up to $500 towards your course fees, once you have successfully finished your course.
There are 100 Secondary School Teachers’ Study Support Grants available each year for fully registered teachers, in state or state-integrated schools, covered by the Secondary Teachers’ Collective Agreement (STCA).
See also
- Funded Research Projects
- For scholarships administered by the University of Waikato, see our Scholarships Finder.