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UNLOCK YOUR FUTURE

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We want to make it easy to join our diverse community of lifelong learners. Explore our range of scholarships that help remove the barriers between you and your future.

First, apply for a course, then submit a scholarship application form.

OUR MASTER’S PROGRAMME SCHOLARSHIPS

Find the right fit for you

There is a scholarship that is right for you. Explore our options below and get in touch if you have any questions. Remember, you need to apply for the course you intend to study first, before applying for a scholarship.

Career Change

50% of tuition fees covered. For those looking to transition to a new career or role, or who have been affected by a restructure or job loss.

Tangata Whenua

50% of tuition fees covered. For those who identify as Maori.

Pacific Ako

50% of tuition fees covered. For those who identify as Pasifika.

Impact

50% of tuition fees covered. For those making a positive impact on people, place or the planet. Find out if you meet the Impact Scholarship Criteria.

Taipakeke

50% of tuition fees covered. For life-long learners aged 60 years and over.

International Student Excellence

25% fees covered. For students outside of New Zealand who are not citizens or permanent residents. Download the International Scholarship Guide.

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EXCITE SCHOLARSHIP

50% of tuition fees covered for selected micro-credentials

We also have 200 EXcite Scholarships available in 2025 to help you on your learning journey. Use the code EXCITE25 when applying for:

- Disruptive Technologies

- Entrepreneurship

- Leading Beyond Sustainability

- Understanding Software Development Processes & Tools

WHY SCHOLARSHIPS

Creating impactful futures

At academyEX, we believe higher education should be accessible to everyone. That’s why we’re offering a range of 50% tuition scholarships for domestic students in our 2025 Master’s programmes. Each year, we award $500,000 NZD in scholarships.

Our Tangata Whenua and Pacific Ako scholarships support Māori and Pacific learners—two of the most underrepresented groups in postgraduate education in Aotearoa New Zealand—by breaking down financial barriers to new opportunities.

For those ready to explore a new direction, the Career Change Scholarship has you covered. We also offer the Taipakeke scholarship for people aged 60 years and over, proving it’s never too late to refresh your skills and thrive in a changing world.

Our Impact Scholarship is designed to give people who are already focused on making positive change, the skills and new knowledge needed to amplify their mahi, to make it bigger and make it lasting.

Many think they won’t qualify—but most do! Reach out and let’s see how we can help you take the next step in your learning journey.

Your future is important to us and the planet

International Student Scholarships

Recognising Academic Excellence

academyEX offers scholarships for international students to the value of 25% of international tuition fees for our Masters programmes. These scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence through previous study and a commitment to excelling in further study to continue their learning and have impact in their organisations, communities and industries.

For more details - including how to apply and key dates you need to know - download the International Student Excellence Scholarship Guide.

HOW TO APPLY

Applying is easy

STEP 1

Apply for your course

Explore our range of courses, and once you have found one that suits your needs, complete an online course application form.

STEP 2

Apply for your scholarship

To complete your scholarship application, simply click below, complete the form and submit to our Scholarship panel.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Other ways to fund your study

You may be eligible for financial support through one of these organisations.

Fees Free

For first-time learners. You may be eligible for final-year Fees Free.
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Studylink

Studylink may be able to assist with course-related fees and other living costs.
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TeachNZ

If you’re a teacher or principal, TeachNZ offers a range of study awards, sabbaticals and study support grants to support you to study on programmes.
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