Laidlaw College provides access to a number of scholarships, bursaries, and funds for students. All are annual unless otherwise stated. Before you submit your scholarship or bursary application you will need to have applied for or be enrolled in a programme of study at Laidlaw College.
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Laidlaw College provides access to a number of scholarships, bursaries, and funds for students. All are annual unless otherwise stated. Before you submit your scholarship or bursary application you will need to have applied for or be enrolled in a programme of study at Laidlaw College.
Scholarship and Bursary applications are submitted to the Laidlaw College Scholarships Committee. The Scholarships Committee normally consists of:
The Scholarships Committee makes its recommendations to the National Principal/CEO who authorises the awarding of the scholarships and bursaries. All applicants will be notified of the outcome. The recipients of scholarships and bursaries will be advised how payment will be made.
Completing an application does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship or a bursary. Decisions regarding the awarding of scholarships or bursaries are affected by available funds, quality of applications, and the number of applicants each year.
General Scholarships & Bursaries
Amount
$500 annually.
Eligibility
Any undergraduate or postgraduate Māori student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand and is enrolled in a Laidlaw College recognised programme of study. Recipients of the bursary may reapply in subsequent years.
This fund is set up by Laidlaw College to recognise and value Māori students and their communities through the provision of funds to support those students in their studies. It is the College’s desire to affirm the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to offer education and an environment in which Māori students can flourish. The basis of selection will be academic achievement, community involvement, and a personal statement on why the candidate has chosen to study at Laidlaw College. The bursary will be awarded by the Laidlaw College Scholarships Committee.
Applications should include:
Any undergraduate or postgraduate Māori student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand and is enrolled in a Laidlaw College recognised programme of study.
For more information please contact the Scholarships team.
General Scholarships & Bursaries
Amount
$500 annually.
Eligibility
Any undergraduate or postgraduate Pasifika student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand and is enrolled in a Laidlaw College recognised programme of study. Recipients of the bursary may reapply in subsequent years.
This fund is set up by Laidlaw College to recognise and value Pasifika students and their communities through the provision of funds to support those students in their studies. It is the College’s desire to see the flourishing of Pasifika students and graduates who will become leaders in their spheres of influence in all aspects of life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The basis of selection will be academic achievement, community involvement, and a personal statement on why the candidate has chosen to study at Laidlaw College. The bursary will be awarded by the Laidlaw College Scholarships Committee.
Applications should include:
Any undergraduate or postgraduate Māori student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand and is enrolled in a Laidlaw College recognised programme of study.
For more information please contact the Scholarships team.
TeachNZ offer a range of scholarships for students who are currently enrolled or wish to enrol in a teaching programme such as Laidlaw’s Bachelor of Education (Primary). For more information, please refer to the TeachNZ website:
Are you wanting to change careers and become a teacher or Kaiako? A TeachNZ Te Huawhiti Scholarship could support your journey. With a Career Changer Scholarship, students could study for their teaching qualification, have course fees paid and receive an allowance of $30,000 per year for up to three years. To be eligible:
Applications can be made for any subject or sector, however priority is given to applications for:
The application period for the 2026 Te Huawhiti Career-Changer Scholarship are now closed.
The programme is available for any student planning to enrol, or already enrolled, in Laidlaw’s Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Laidlaw’s Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary).
Applicants can apply for as many different scholarships as they wish, but only accept one.
To apply for a scholarship, applicants must complete an online application form, available on the TeachNZ website.
If you have any questions, contact TeachNZ by calling 0800 165 225 or emailing teachnz.admin@education.govt.nz
Postgraduate Scholarships
Amount
Up to a maximum of $500 per semester
Eligibility
Any undergraduate or postgraduate Māori student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand and is enrolled in a Laidlaw College recognised programme of study.
This fund is set up by Laidlaw College to recognise and value Māori students and their communities through the provision of funds to support those students in their studies. It is the College’s desire to affirm the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to offer education and an environment in which Māori students can flourish. The basis of selection will be academic achievement, community involvement, and a personal statement on why the candidate has chosen to study at Laidlaw College. The bursary will be awarded by the Laidlaw College Scholarships Committee.
Applications should include:
Any undergraduate or postgraduate Māori student who is a citizen or permanent resident of Aotearoa New Zealand and is enrolled in a Laidlaw College recognised programme of study.
For more information please contact the Scholarships team.
To be eligible for a Laidlaw scholarship, you must be enrolled in a Laidlaw programme. You will need your student ID number to complete the application process.
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Applications open on 1 October and close on 1 December each year.
The Scholarship Committee meet in early December to review all applications. Final decisions are made by 20 December. The Scholarship Administrator will contact all applicants by email before Christmas to advise the outcome of their application.
Scholarship funds are paid directly into the bank account you nominate in Week 4 of the new semester. Please note that your tuition fees must be paid in full before scholarship funds can be released. If you prefer, you may request that your scholarship be applied directly toward your tuition fees.
If you would like an update on your application, you can contact the Scholarship Administrator who will be happy to assist you.
You can apply for more than one scholarship if you meet the criterias.
To be eligible for an International scholarship, you must be enrolled in a Laidlaw programme. You will need your student ID number to complete the application process.
For new International applicants, a link for the scholarship application form will be sent on receipt of a completed enrolment application to study.
International applications open on 1 August and close on 1 December each year.
If you would like an update on your application, you can contact the Scholarship Administrator who will be happy to assist you.
