UNITEC INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Scholarship
Undergraduate
Scholarships:
???? Undergraduate Scholarships at Unitec Institute of Technology
???? Scholarships for Domestic
Students (New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents)
1. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarships
o
Amount: $2,500
o Eligibility:
§ Enrolled in a Unitec program from
Level 3 to 9
§ Identifies as Māori
2. Ngā Pou Karahipi
o
Amount: $2,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Māori students enrolling or progressing
to higher-level programs at Unitec
3. Scholarships for School Leavers
o
Amount: $2,000–$3,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Recent secondary school graduates
enrolling in Unitec programs
4. Unitec Pacific Success Scholarships
o
Amount: $2,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Domestic Pacific students enrolling
for the first time at Unitec in Semester 1, 2025
§ Starting a program at Levels 3 to 8
5. Āheinga Equity Scholarship
o
Amount: $2,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Disabled and neurodiverse students
enrolling at Unitec
???? Scholarships for International
Students
1. International Academic Excellence Scholarships
o
Eligibility:
§ International students with a valid
student visa
§ Enrolled full-time in a Level 4–7
undergraduate program at Unitec
§ At least one semester of study
remaining or progressing to another program
2. Head Start Scholarships
o
Amount: $1,500
o
Eligibility:
§ International students meeting Unitec's admission requirements
???? Postgraduate Scholarships at
Unitec Institute of Technology
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For Domestic Students
1.
Unitec Pacific
Success Scholarships
o Amount: NZD 2,000
o Eligibility:
§ Domestic
Pacific students (New Zealand citizens or permanent residents)
§ Enrolling for the first time at Unitec
§ Starting
a program at Levels 3 to 8, including postgraduate certificates or diplomas
o Benefits: Financial
support and other mentoring opportunities in the first semester
o Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
2.
Master of Creative Practice Scholarships
o Amount: NZD 2,100
o Eligibility:
§ Enrolled
in the Masters of Creative Practice program at the Unitec
§ Committed
to completing a research thesis least 90 credits
§ Minimum
average grade requirements:
§ B+
for program-level scholarships
§ B
for Māori and Pacific scholarships
§ B-
for industry scholarships
o Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
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For International Students
1.
International
Learner Study Grants
o Amount: Automatically
applied against tuition fees
o Eligibility:
§ International
students new to Unitec
§ Enrolled
full-time in a Level 4–7 undergraduate program
o Application Process: No separate application required; grant is automatically applied
2.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
o Coverage:
§ Full
tuition fees
§ Living
allowance
§ Establishment
allowance
§ Medical/travel
insurance
§ Travel
to and from the scholar’s home country
§ Assistance
with the research and thesis costs for many postgraduate students
o Eligibility:
§ Citizens
from eligible developing countries
§ Applicants must return home for at least two years after completing their scholarship
Graduate Eligibility Criteria:
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Domestic Students (New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents)
1. Academic
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s
Degree: A recognised bachelor's degree in a
relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7
courses.
·
Alternative
Qualifications: A professional qualification in a
relevant discipline, recognised as equivalent to the above.
2. Admission
Categories
·
General
Admission: Standard entry based on academic
qualifications.
·
Special
Admission: For applicants who may not meet the
general admission criteria but can demonstrate relevant knowledge or
experience.
·
Discretionary
Admission: Considered on a case-by-case basis for
those who don't meet the above criteria but show potential for success in the
program.
3. English Language Proficiency
o IELTS (Academic): Overall
band score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum
score of 79.
o PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58.
???? International Students
1. Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s
Degree: A recognised bachelor's degree in a
relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7
courses.
·
Alternative
Qualifications: A professional qualification in a
relevant discipline, recognised as equivalent to the above.
2. English Language Proficiency
o IELTS (Academic): Overall
band score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum
score of 79.
o PTE Academic: Minimum
score of 58.
3. Additional Requirements
·
Documentation:
Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
·
Statement
of Purpose: Outlining your goals and reasons for
choosing the program.
·
Curriculum
Vitae (CV): Detailing your academic and
professional history.
·
References:
Professional or academic references may be required.
·
Portfolio:
For certain programs, such as Architecture and Design, a
portfolio may be necessary.
· Research Proposal: If applying for a research-based program.
???? Notes
·
Program-Specific
Requirements: Some programs may have additional
prerequisites or higher entry standards.
·
Application
Process: Ensure all required documents are
submitted by the application deadlines.
· Support Services: Unitec offers support services to assist with the application process, including guidance on visa applications and accommodation.
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Eligibility criteria
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Domestic Students (New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents)
Unitec
offers multiple pathways for admission into undergraduate programs:
·
University
Entrance (UE):
o Achieve NCEA Level 3, including:
§ 14
credits in each of three approved subjects.
§ Literacy:
10 credits at Level 2 or above, with 5 credits in reading and 5 in writing.
§ Numeracy:
10 credits at Level 1 or above.
·
Unitec
Standard:
o A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher, comprising:
§ 14
credits in each of two subjects from the approved list.
§ 14
additional credits from no more than two other domains.
§ 14
credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics.
§ 8
credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori, with at least 4
credits in reading and 4 in writing.
·
Alternative
Pathways:
o Completion of an approved Level 3 qualification.
o Assessment of prior learning or relevant work experience.
Note: Some programs may have additional requirements such as portfolios, auditions, or interviews.
???? International Students
International
applicants must meet the following criteria:
·
Academic
Qualifications:
o Completion of secondary education equivalent to New Zealand's
Year 13.
o For Indian students:
§ Undergraduate
degrees: Minimum 70% average in four academic subjects in CBSE, HSC, ISC, or
equivalent boards.
§ Certificate
or diploma programs: Minimum 55% average in four academic subjects.
·
English
Language Proficiency:
o IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band).
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 60.
o PTE Academic: Minimum score of 50.
·
Additional
Requirements:
o Valid passport.
o Proof of sufficient funds.
o Health and travel insurance.
o Program-specific requirements (e.g., portfolios for design programs).
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Undergraduate
Scholarships:
???? Undergraduate Scholarships at Unitec Institute of Technology
???? Scholarships for Domestic
Students (New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents)
1. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarships
o
Amount: $2,500
o Eligibility:
§ Enrolled in a Unitec program from
Level 3 to 9
§ Identifies as Māori
2. Ngā Pou Karahipi
o
Amount: $2,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Māori students enrolling or progressing
to higher-level programs at Unitec
3. Scholarships for School Leavers
o
Amount: $2,000–$3,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Recent secondary school graduates
enrolling in Unitec programs
4. Unitec Pacific Success Scholarships
o
Amount: $2,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Domestic Pacific students enrolling
for the first time at Unitec in Semester 1, 2025
§ Starting a program at Levels 3 to 8
5. Āheinga Equity Scholarship
o
Amount: $2,000
o
Eligibility:
§ Disabled and neurodiverse students
enrolling at Unitec
???? Scholarships for International
Students
1. International Academic Excellence Scholarships
o
Eligibility:
§ International students with a valid
student visa
§ Enrolled full-time in a Level 4–7
undergraduate program at Unitec
§ At least one semester of study
remaining or progressing to another program
2. Head Start Scholarships
o
Amount: $1,500
o
Eligibility:
§ International students meeting Unitec's admission requirements
???? Postgraduate Scholarships at
Unitec Institute of Technology
????????
For Domestic Students
1.
Unitec Pacific
Success Scholarships
o Amount: NZD 2,000
o Eligibility:
§ Domestic
Pacific students (New Zealand citizens or permanent residents)
§ Enrolling for the first time at Unitec
§ Starting
a program at Levels 3 to 8, including postgraduate certificates or diplomas
o Benefits: Financial
support and other mentoring opportunities in the first semester
o Application Deadline: 13 January 2025
2.
Master of Creative Practice Scholarships
o Amount: NZD 2,100
o Eligibility:
§ Enrolled
in the Masters of Creative Practice program at the Unitec
§ Committed
to completing a research thesis least 90 credits
§ Minimum
average grade requirements:
§ B+
for program-level scholarships
§ B
for Māori and Pacific scholarships
§ B-
for industry scholarships
o Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
????
For International Students
1.
International
Learner Study Grants
o Amount: Automatically
applied against tuition fees
o Eligibility:
§ International
students new to Unitec
§ Enrolled
full-time in a Level 4–7 undergraduate program
o Application Process: No separate application required; grant is automatically applied
2.
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
o Coverage:
§ Full
tuition fees
§ Living
allowance
§ Establishment
allowance
§ Medical/travel
insurance
§ Travel
to and from the scholar’s home country
§ Assistance
with the research and thesis costs for many postgraduate students
o Eligibility:
§ Citizens
from eligible developing countries
§ Applicants must return home for at least two years after completing their scholarship
Graduate Eligibility Criteria:
????????
Domestic Students (New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents)
1. Academic
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s
Degree: A recognised bachelor's degree in a
relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7
courses.
·
Alternative
Qualifications: A professional qualification in a
relevant discipline, recognised as equivalent to the above.
2. Admission
Categories
·
General
Admission: Standard entry based on academic
qualifications.
·
Special
Admission: For applicants who may not meet the
general admission criteria but can demonstrate relevant knowledge or
experience.
·
Discretionary
Admission: Considered on a case-by-case basis for
those who don't meet the above criteria but show potential for success in the
program.
3. English Language Proficiency
o IELTS (Academic): Overall
band score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum
score of 79.
o PTE Academic: Minimum score of 58.
???? International Students
1. Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s
Degree: A recognised bachelor's degree in a
relevant discipline with a minimum average grade of B- or higher in all Level 7
courses.
·
Alternative
Qualifications: A professional qualification in a
relevant discipline, recognised as equivalent to the above.
2. English Language Proficiency
o IELTS (Academic): Overall
band score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum
score of 79.
o PTE Academic: Minimum
score of 58.
3. Additional Requirements
·
Documentation:
Certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.
·
Statement
of Purpose: Outlining your goals and reasons for
choosing the program.
·
Curriculum
Vitae (CV): Detailing your academic and
professional history.
·
References:
Professional or academic references may be required.
·
Portfolio:
For certain programs, such as Architecture and Design, a
portfolio may be necessary.
· Research Proposal: If applying for a research-based program.
???? Notes
·
Program-Specific
Requirements: Some programs may have additional
prerequisites or higher entry standards.
·
Application
Process: Ensure all required documents are
submitted by the application deadlines.
· Support Services: Unitec offers support services to assist with the application process, including guidance on visa applications and accommodation.
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????????
Domestic Students (New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents)
Unitec
offers multiple pathways for admission into undergraduate programs:
·
University
Entrance (UE):
o Achieve NCEA Level 3, including:
§ 14
credits in each of three approved subjects.
§ Literacy:
10 credits at Level 2 or above, with 5 credits in reading and 5 in writing.
§ Numeracy:
10 credits at Level 1 or above.
·
Unitec
Standard:
o A minimum of 42 credits at NCEA Level 3 or higher, comprising:
§ 14
credits in each of two subjects from the approved list.
§ 14
additional credits from no more than two other domains.
§ 14
credits at Level 1 or higher in Mathematics.
§ 8
credits at Level 2 or higher in English or Te Reo Māori, with at least 4
credits in reading and 4 in writing.
·
Alternative
Pathways:
o Completion of an approved Level 3 qualification.
o Assessment of prior learning or relevant work experience.
Note: Some programs may have additional requirements such as portfolios, auditions, or interviews.
???? International Students
International
applicants must meet the following criteria:
·
Academic
Qualifications:
o Completion of secondary education equivalent to New Zealand's
Year 13.
o For Indian students:
§ Undergraduate
degrees: Minimum 70% average in four academic subjects in CBSE, HSC, ISC, or
equivalent boards.
§ Certificate
or diploma programs: Minimum 55% average in four academic subjects.
·
English
Language Proficiency:
o IELTS: Overall band score of 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band).
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 60.
o PTE Academic: Minimum score of 50.
·
Additional
Requirements:
o Valid passport.
o Proof of sufficient funds.
o Health and travel insurance.
o Program-specific requirements (e.g., portfolios for design programs).