Unitec Study Grants

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What does the scholarship get me?

Up to $500

Closing dates for applications

Always Open

Length of award

For hardship category.

Number of awards offered

Up to 25

Purpose of award

Grants are not available for tuition fees, day-to-day travel, or living costs and are open to domestic students or NZ permanent residents only.

Selection criteria

The Unitec Study Grant is available to current full-time students who are facing unexpected or additional costs that directly affect their ability to continue or complete their studies.

What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?

Grants are not available for tuition fees, day-to-day travel, or living costs and are open to domestic students or NZ permanent residents only.

How do students apply?

Make an appointment with a Student Support Advisor (Please book an appointment at the Ask Me desk in Te Puna (Building 180) or the Unitec Library at Waitakere campus)
Complete the Financial Assistance Application form at your appointment
You will also be required to
Bring bank statements for the four weeks leading up to the application
Provide proof of course related costs
Provide written quotes for course materials. (Please contact studentsupport@unitec.ac.nz for a list of our preferred vendors first)
Regulations

How and when do students learn of the decision?

Grants may be approved twice a year. In certain circumstances applications outside of these dates may be considered.

Decision makers

Once we receive the Study Grant Application, you will need to complete a Unitec Hardship form.

History or background of award

The Unitec Study Grant is available to current full-time students who are facing unexpected or additional costs that directly affect their ability to continue or complete their studies. Students can apply for an amount up to $500.

Additional information

You will also be required to;
Provide bank statements for the 4 weeks leading up to the application
Supply a quote or detailed breakdown of the costs being applied for
See the Budget Adviser as a condition of receiving a grant.

For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact

Andrea Thumath
Unitec Institute of Technology
Private Bag 92025, Auckland 1142
64 9 815 2945
http://www.unitec.ac.nz/application-and-funding/scholarships-and-awards
athumath@unitec.ac.nz

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently. The administrator of this record last updated this information in October 2020.