There are over $100 million dollars in Sc Schol olar arsh ships ips scholarships available to Year 13’s in New Zealand every year. (www.moneyhub.co.nz)
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St Step 1 1 - Wha hat's 's on Of Offe fer? r? Do your r resear arch ch - Check k out these Website ites s - ● www.cashmere.careerwise.nz Check out all the different scholarships providers - Check out what scholarships are on offer by following each ● Universities / Polytechnics / Course Providers course providers links. ● Private Organisations (Private Companies) ● Regional Scholarships ● www.moneyhub.co.nz ● Specific Scholarships - e.g. Maori, Pasifika A great website that organises all the scholarships available from different sources. ● www.generosity.org.nz/giv-me Can be accessed from City Libraries using your city library card.
wh where re do I start rt ? 1. Checkout the scholarships provided by your intended University or course provider. 1. Go through different Private / Company scholarships 1. Look at the region-specific scholarships you can apply for. ( Scholarships available for living in your region) 1. If you are eligible, look at the and Māori and Pacific Island scholarships. 1. Contact your local Rotary or Lions Clubs or check out their websites - many local branches award scholarships. Source - www.moneyhub.co.nz
St Step 2 2 - Do I q I qua uali lify? fy? What t should d I look out for? ● Specific gender, age or ethnicity While sifting through the various scholarships, create a short list. ● Member of an indigenous or other special group Keep your shortlist organised - create a spreadsheet! ● Academic or sporting excellence Record - Name of scholarship ● Study in a certain field or at a certain level Web Link ● Demonstrated Community Involvement Open date ● Demonstrated Leadership - in school and out Closing Date Brief list of required documents. of school How much is it worth ● Region you grew up in or plan to study in ● Financial hardship
St Step 3 3 - Gat athe her r yo your ur in info fo ● Proof of citizenship or residency status (eg birth certificate, passport) ● Evidence of community involvement, financial hardship or ethnic background ● Bank details, IRD number ● List of referees (make sure you ask them first !) ● Record of learning ● Letter of approval from your school (not always required) You need to collect, make copies of, and certify all the necessary documents. To certify your documents, take the original and a photocopy to an authorised person. They will check both documents and sign the copy to show it is a true reproduction of the original.
Step ep 4 - Ma Make e a a good ood imp mpre ress ssion ion Make sure e they see the best you! Be tidy Be thorough Be timely Type or write Submit your application Make sure you have provided everything neatly. well before or by the that is asked for. closing date. Check your Also make sure that If you can, find out about the organisation your referees know the that is awarding the scholarship and try to spelling. closing date tailor your application according to their vision and goals. HINT : Give referees a deadline Attach that is two weeks before the actual one so that gives you time documents in to chase them up! Make sure you choose a referee that best the order they suits the application e.g. if you are applying are requestedd. for a sports scholarship, ask a coach.
St Step 5 5 - Get it it ch checke cked! d! Ensure re that t you ou have ve: Che heck ck, , 1. Completed all the necessary forms check ch ck, , carefully. 2. Checked for spelling mistakes 3. Supplied all the required supporting an and d documents (ensure they are certified if necessary) 4. Meet the closing date. 5. Make copies of every application sent. 6. Provide current contact details. re rech check. eck. 7. Get someone to check over your application for any missed mistakes!
Most t co comm mmon n err rrors. rs... .. 1. Some of the requested documents are not attached (i.e. missing forms or references) 2. The documents requested are not supplied in the correct format requested 3. Page(s) of the scholarship application are not filled in 4. Applicants do not read the questions properly and thus provide inappropriate or irrelevant responses - this is instant rejection territory, so be sure to answer the questions, every time. 5. Applicants skip questions that they think don’t apply to them. If you are asked a question, you must answer it in some way. 6. Applicants do not supply their full and correct address and email contact addresses. 7. The applicants handwriting is illegible. Always write clearly and in block letters. 8. Inappropriate referee used, such as a parent or sibling. 9. Referee not meeting the submission deadline - this is more common than you think.
Sch School Le l Leav aver r Sch Schola lars rshi hips ps These scholarships are available to students who are in their first year out of school (or after a GAP year - check the regulations!) Other titles of scholarships to look out for - Undergraduate Scholarships ● First Year scholarships ●
University of Canterbury OPEN - 20th June CLOSE - 15th August General: ● Lyttelton Port Company Directors’ UC Scholarship Engineering: ● UC Alumni Scholarship ● Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women ● UC Bright Start Scholarship ● UC College of Engineering International Scholarship ● UC Emerging Leaders’ Scholarship ● UC Electric Power Engineering Centre Scholarship ● UC International First Year Scholarship ● UC Engineering High Achievers Award ● UC Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship ● UC Engineering Māori Scholarship Arts, Fine Arts and Music: ● UC Engineering Pasifika Scholarship ● Chrystabel L Aitken Fund for Fine Arts ● UC Engineering Top Scholars Award ● Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarships Health, Teacher Education and Sports Coaching: ● Lissie Rathbone Scholarship ● UC College of Education, Health and Human Development Māori Scholarship ● UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award ● UC College of Education, Health and Human Development Pasifika Scholarship ● UC Mathematics and Statistics STAR Scholarship Science: Commerce: ● Edna Waddell Undergraduate Scholarships for Women ● College of Business and Law First Year Award for Excellence ● Elaine P Snowden Scholarship in Astronomy ● College of Business and Law Young Enterprise Scheme Student of the ● John McMillan Scholarship Year Scholarship – South Island Region ● Leigh and Judith Pownall Scholarship Law: ● UC Computer Science High Achievers Award ● College of Business and Law First Year Award for Excellence ● UC Mathematics and Statistics High Achievers Award Product Design: ● UC Mathematics and Statistics STAR Scholarship ● UC Product Design Scholarship Forestry: NEED HELP? Contact Ryan Thomas - ryan.thomas@canterbury.ac.nz ● SCFNZ Ltd Scholarships ● UC School of Forestry High Achievers Award
Otago University OPEN - 1st July CLOSE - 15th August Academic Excellence - Typically valued at more than $34,000 over three years. New Frontiers - valued at $2,500 and $5,000, and are guaranteed to Tips those who secure an Excellence endorsement at NCEA Level Two - Apply for any scholarships they think they might be eligible and/or Level Three ( close March 2019) Leaders of Tomorrow- value of $6,000 and are selected based on a - Let the University decide balance of academic achievement and leadership - For the leadership scholarship - give details about your leadership role, not just I Performance - These scholarships have a standard value of $16,000 am a prefect. Also leadership outside of school is a huge bonus! over three years, available to students who have demonstrated academic ability and who are at an elite level for their chosen sport or cultural discipline. - 150th scholarship - this is for hardship, students that are in these situations should go for this scholarship and make sure they tell their story. Only 3 people get to read Maori and Pacific Peoples - Students who are of Māori descent are it so they can be assured that their life story will be kept confidential. eligible to apply for these scholarships that have a standard value of $10,000, and are selected based on academic ability and community - Maori/Pacific Peoples - students have to show their Whakapapa or Pacific involvement. heritage (this is the main requirement),. You will need to write an essay as to why 150th (Hardship) - These scholarships have a standard value of $6,000 you think you deserve the scholarship in relation to your cultural heritage. for one year and are for academically strong students who face significant financial and life challenges in attending university. - Disability - this covers anything from Dyslexia to Hemophilia. If you have a condition that may affect your learning you can apply for this. Especially if you have Donna-Rose McKay - these $6,000 scholarships are available to a condition that requires treatment and other related expenses students who have demonstrated academic ability and who can show financial need arising from a disability. NEED HELP? Contact Prajesh Chhanabhai prajesh.chhanabhai@otago.ac.nz Dux - Dux Scholarship is valued at $6,000
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