TeachNZ Scholarships
- Overview
- Teacher NZ scholarships table
- The purpose of Teacher NZ scholarships
- Information for existing scholarship holders
- Contact us
- Past recipient
Overview
Applications for the Career Changer scholarships will open on 15 September 2022 and close 13 October 2022. Applications for all other TeachNZ scholarships will open on 17 January 2023 and close 14 February 2023.
Our scholarships support you on your journey towards being a great teacher or kaiako. We can cover the cost of your course fees and pay you an allowance throughout the duration of your study.
If you are planning on enrolling, or are already enrolled on, an approved Initial Teacher Education course - you are eligible for one of our five scholarships.
Please note: If you have already completed Initial Teacher Education Training or are already a registered teacher you are not eligible to apply for the TeachNZ Scholarships. Instead, we have Study Awards on offer - please look here.
Whether you are a graduate or undergraduate, a school leaver or a career changer, have the passion to teach early childhood, primary, secondary or in immersion settings; there are great choices available for you.
Teacher NZ scholarship table
The table below outlines the scholarships that will be on offer – they cover early childhood, primary, secondary and immersion settings.
Information about applying for scholarships
To apply for a scholarship you must complete an online application form. The form will be found on this webpage when the programme launches.
You can apply for as many scholarships as you wish, but only accept one. Part time options are available. If you have previously completed Initial Teacher Education training and/or received a TeachNZ Scholarship, you are not eligible for any of the scholarships available.
The purpose of Teacher NZ scholarships
The TeachNZ scholarship programme aligns to the Ministry of Education’s goal of shaping an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes for all.
The TeachNZ scholarship programme has three roles in contributing to equity and excellent outcomes:
- It helps enable equitable acess to teaching by reducing and minimizing the significant barriers that prevent some individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand from starting Initial Teacher Education.
- It addresses equity by supporting people from communities historically underserved by the education system to start Initial Teacher Education and grow a workforce that is representative of learners.
- It supports the system to deliver excellent outcomes by getting the right teachers in the right place at the right time. For example, scholarship criteria is weighted to address areas that are experiencing teacher supply challenges, such as:
- specific subjects e.g. Science, Technology, Maths, Te Reo Māori
- specific sectors e.g. Early Learning, Secondary, Māori Medium
2023 Priorities
For 2023, priority will be given to:
- Applicants planning to teach Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths
- Applicants planning to teach in ECE or Secondary
- Applicants who are Māori, Pasifika or planning to teach in bilingual or immersion settings
Applicants who are currently working in a school as a:
- Teacher Aide
- Limited Authority to Teach (LAT)
- Kaiāwhina
- Kaiārahi I te reo
A number of scholarships may be protected to guarantee they are awarded to applicants wishing to teach in the areas facing teacher supply challenges.
We are dedicated to supporting to the revitalization of Te Reo and rewarding our Māori and Pacific leaders of tomorrow.
If you are considering applying for a scholarship please keep an eye on this webpage.
Information for existing scholarship holders
If you are currently a recipient of one of our scholarships you can click here to find out more information about payment applications, bonding and assistance in finding employment.