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.

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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.

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Career Change 50% fees coveredFor those looking to transition to a new career or role, or who have been affected by a restructure or job loss.

Tangata Whenua 50% fees coveredFor learners of Māori descent.

Pacific Ako 50% fees coveredFor learners of Pacific Island descent.

Impact 50% fees coveredFor those making a positive impact on people, place or the planet. Find out if you meet the <a target="_blank" href="https://link.academyex.com/3PWSxAv">Impact Scholarship Criteria.</a>

Taipakeke 50% fees coveredFor life-long learners aged 60 years and over.

International Student Excellence 25% fees coveredFor students outside of New Zealand who are not citizens or permanent residents. Download the <a target="_blank" href="https://link.academyex.com/45rcZzE">International Scholarship Guide</a>.

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We also have 200 EXcite Scholarships available in 2025 to help you on your learning journey. Use the code EXCITE25 when applying for:<ul><li><a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://academyex.com/courses/micro-credential/disruptive-technologies-micro-credential">Disruptive Technologies</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://academyex.com/courses/micro-credential/entrepreneurship-micro-credential">Entrepreneurship</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://academyex.com/courses/micro-credential/leading-beyond-sustainability-micro-credential">Leading Beyond Sustainability</a></li><li><a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://academyex.com/courses/micro-credential/understanding-software-development-processes-and-tools-micro-credential">Understanding Software Development Processes &amp; Tools</a></li></ul>

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 <a target="_blank" href="https://link.academyex.com/3PWSxAv">Impact Scholarship</a> 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.

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 <a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://link.academyex.com/45rcZzE?_gl=1*eewf1i*_gcl_au*NTU0MjEwNzY0LjE3Mzc0MTc3OTQ.*_ga*OTA2MzYzMTcwLjE3Mzc0MTY5ODE.*_ga_Y9ERJ84K3C*MTczNzQyMzQ0Ni4zMi4xLjE3Mzc0MjM0NTUuNTEuMC4w">International Student Excellence Scholarship Guide</a>.

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<h1 style="text-align: center;">Step 1 Apply for your course</h1>Explore our range of courses and get excited about your future! Choose your course and apply online.

<h1 style="text-align: center;">Step 2 Apply for your scholarship</h1>Complete the online form, tell us what’s important to you, and our scholarship panel will be in touch.

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

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<h5 style="text-align: center;">Fees Free</h5>For first-time learners. You may be eligible for final-year Fees Free. <a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://www.feesfree.govt.nz/">Learn more</a>

<h5 style="text-align: center;">Studylink</h5>Studylink may be able to assist with course-related fees and other living costs. <a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://www.studylink.govt.nz/">Learn more</a>

<h5 style="text-align: center;">TeachNZ</h5>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. <a rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://www.teachnz.govt.nz/professional-development/study-awards-sabbaticals-and-study-support-grants/">Learn more</a>

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academyEX offers a range of scholarships to support people to study and help minimise barriers to learning by covering up to 50% of course fees - Learn more

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OUR MASTER’S PROGRAMME SCHOLARSHIPS

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EXCITE SCHOLARSHIP

$100 micro-credential fees

WHY SCHOLARSHIPS?

Creating impactful futures

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Recognising Academic Excellence

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

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