It’s time! Whitireia Foundation Scholarships for 2022 are open to all domestic students studying at Whitireia Polytechnic Campuses. Apply before 25th February!
Please ensure you read and complete the Application Guide and Form. If you are currently studying at Whitireia and are returning in 2022, please ensure your Tutor or Programme Manager completes the Progress Report.
Great news! We’ve extended the closing date – please do get your applications in, as there will be no extensions beyond the closing date – 25th February 2022.
If you’ve been thinking of studying in 2022 and wondering how to make it work financially, then a scholarship could be just the thing. Have a read over the Application Guide and if you think you meet the criteria, go ahead – apply! We love to see you succeed 🙂
March is the month we introduce our Whitireia scholarship recipients to their incredible sponsors in a moving ceremony, also attended by proud whānau. This year has been all the more special, given the Alert Level events of 2020 meant we had no opportunity to gather to celebrate our recipients in the previous year.
2020 was a challenging year for students everywhere. With the various Covid Alert Levels, and much study moved online, it is significant that many of our 2020 recipients have again been awarded a scholarship in 2021 – those students met their challenges and they excelled. We salute their enthusiasm and their commitment. To all our recipients for 2021 – gaining a scholarship is no small achievement – we’re proud of you!
Who are our recipients and their sponsors in 2021?
Alpha NZ Ltd Scholarship
Salma Abdi Gurey – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 3)
Atareira Scholarship
Lyana Ross – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3)
Nicole Tildesley – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3)
Compass Health Scholarship
Petelo Alosio – Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 3
Daley Foaese – Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 2
Lucinda Solomon – Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) Year 3
Belinda Whare – Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) Year 2
Controlled Building Services Scholarship
Jamie Laupama – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3)
EFTPOS Vending Scholarship
Jonathan Kortens – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year 2
Elite Services Scholarship
Natalya Berkland – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 1)
Ford Sumner Lawyers Scholarship
Luke Morgan – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3)
Foster + Melville Architects Scholarship
Luci McDougall – Bachelor of Creativity (Performing Arts) Year 3
Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Scholarship
Courtney-Lee Russell – Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 1
Graduate Women Wellington
Rongomaiwahine Diahnn Higgins-Herewini – Bachelor of Information Technology (Year 3)
Kirk-Burnnand Family Scholarship
Chyenne Katu – Bachelor of Information Technology (Year 3)
Precious Williams-Judkins – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3)
Maude Miller
Amy McBride – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 3)
Nikau Foundation
Jude Campbell – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 1)
Cathy Chen – Bachelor of Information Technology (Level 2)
Bianca Gray – Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 3
Isla Graham – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year 2
Ashween Kumar – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 2)
Kylie Moeahu – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 1)
Amy O’Grady – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 1)
Ngarangikapitiao Riddell – Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) Year 2
Shayna Turua – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 3)
Jenny Yu – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 3)
OCS
Mahina Aiono – Bachelor of Nursing (Māori) Year 1
Jasmine Fitness – NZ Certificate in Business Administration & Technology (Level 3)
Porirua City Council Scholarship
Ocean Teare – NZ Diploma in Screen Production (Level 5)
Red Wolf Security Scholarship
Aretaiki Pokoati – NZ Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5)
Whitireia Foundation/Ngati Toa Scholarship
Grierwyn Taitua – Bachelor of Nursing (Maori) Year 3
Whitireia Foundation Scholarship
Samantha Pratt – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year 2
Tyla Cavanagh – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 1)
Leena Prasad – Bachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 3
William Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Rahat Arif – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 2)
The Whitireia Foundation would like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors named above – you’re amazing!
We’ll add some more pics from our 2021 ceremony as soon as we can. In the meantime, here are a few from earlier years.
Another awesome group of students were awarded their Whitireia Foundation scholarships for 2020. In other years, our scholarship recipients would be surrounded by proud whānau at a very special Awards ceremony, where they would meet their sponsors.
2020 was different. Awards night was set to take place the week New Zealand went into Alert Level 4 lockdown. It is a tribute to our recipients for 2020 that they stayed the course through some seriously challenging times. New priorities and challenges once New Zealand moved to stem the community spread of Covid-19, has meant a couple of students pick up their scholarships in 2021 or will defer study until later. To all of our recipients, winning a scholarship is a significant achievement – we’re proud of you!
Who are our recipients in 2020?
Alpha NZ Ltd Scholarship
Olivia ColumbBachelor of Nursing (Year 1)
Britton Housemovers Scholarship
Stuart HallamNZ Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Theory) Level 3
Compass Health Scholarship
Jessie RenataBachelor of Nursing (Maori) Year 2
Shrishma SinghBachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 2
Wiki RogersBachelor of Nursing (Maori) Year 3
Frances Maleta LealofiBachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 3
Controlled Building Services Scholarship
Agilau GaualofaNZ Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Carpentry) Level 3
EFTPOS Vending Scholarship
Debbie KeatingBachelor of Social Work (Year 1)
Elite Services Scholarship
Melanie McCarthyBachelor of Nursing (Year 3)
Ford Sumner Lawyers Scholarship
Lyana RossBachelor of Social Work (Year 2)
Foster + Melville Architects Scholarship
Macarena Fernanda TiezziNZ Diploma in Dance (Year 2)
Gee & Hickton Funeral Directors Scholarship
Delilah Amituanai SevesiBachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 3
Graduate Women Wellington
Savelina vika Feaomoengalu Tautua’aBachelor of Information Technology (Year 3)
Kirk-Burnnand Family Scholarship
Precious Williams-JudkinsBachelor of Social Work – 2021
Tu Kauae Taufiti-MosesNZ Diploma in Performing Arts (Maori & Pacific Dance) – 2021
Nikau Foundation
Mozhgan SharifiNZ Certificate in Business Administration (Level 3)
Summer NehoDiploma in Enrolled Nursing
Kate StewartBachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) Year 2
Lucas ZanerBachelor of Creativity (Music) Year 2
Tiara Gillespie-PeniataBachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 1
Ja Hta Pan N-HkumBachelor of Nursing (Year 1)
Porirua City Council Scholarship
La Mu HlaBachelor of Social Work (Year 4)
Red Wolf Security Scholarship
Liqing (Cathy) ChenBachelor of Information Technology (Year 1)
Whitireia Foundation/Ngati Toa Scholarship
Ailish KellyBachelor of Nursing (Maori) Year 3
Whitireia Foundation Scholarship
Philisita Mii-Ana TangatataiaBachelor of Nursing (Pacific) Year 2
Patolo PatelesioBachelor of Information Technology (Year 3)
Oliver SmythNZ Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
William Campbell Memorial Scholarship
Deferred
The Whitireia Foundation would like to acknowledge the generous support of our sponsors:
Thinking of studying in 2021? Take a look at the material in this post and check out our 2021 applications for scholarships opening in October 2020. Big thanks to our amazing Sponsors, who together support near 50 students every year.
Whitireia Foundation scholarships are for domestic students planning to study at Whitireia New Zealand. Most provide financial assistance for tuition fees, while some will cover materials like computers and other work tools. Some have an optional work experience component.
If you don’t meet the Free Fees criteria, we’re here for you! Take a look at the Scholarship Guide and Form and if you have questions, feel free to call or email Whitireia for more information.
Applications for 2020 closed 3 January 2020. Scholarships for 2021 are open from October.
The information below has been updated for scholarships in 2021 with a number of new sponsors, and a new application form. The closing date for applications is 10 January 2021.
You can also find out about our eligibility criteria in the Guide.
If you are currently studying with Whitireia and are returning in 2021, your Tutor or Programme Manager can complete this Progress Report to be submitted with your application.
Fill in the form online or print it. Drop your completed application off at the Whitireia Information & Enrolment Centre, post to Whitireia at the address below, or email scholarships@whitireia.ac.nz
Check out this page for tips on filling in your application.
Give it a go – we love to see you succeed – Good luck!
If you’d like to join us in 2020, keep an eye out for our2020 scholarships application, launching in early October.
Have you studied before and don’t qualify for Free Domestic Fees? If you need a helping hand to pay fees or buy materials, a scholarship might be just the thing. You’ll find Whitireia scholarship applications at the admin office or student hub, at Whitireia NZ’s Wellington and Porirua campuses, and you can download everything you need at whitireia.ac.nz.
Think your grades aren’t good enough? Give Whitireia a call on 0800 944 847 before completing your application – they can give you the best advice about your course selection. Our mission is about ensuring that cost is not stopping you from studying with Whitireia. So for us, it’s not all about grades. If you’re the first in your family to undertake tertiary study, let us know, we want to support you. If you want a great new job and need a qualification and some financial support to do it, we’re interested in hearing from you.
Check out the 2020 course prospectus, it’ll be out soon.
Let your enthusiasm and commitment to a programme of study shine through on your application, and take that step. We love to see you succeed.
Scholarships for 2019 are now OPEN. Whitireia Foundation Scholarships are for students planning to study at Whitireia New Zealand in 2019 and provide financial assistance for tuition fees, unless otherwise specified.
Some scholarships are for materials like computers and other work tools. Some also have an optional work experience component.
Take a look at the Scholarship Guidebefore you complete the Scholarship Form and feel free to call or email Whitireia for more information.
Be sure to check out this page for tips on filling in your application.
Earlier this month, this awesome bunch of students were awarded their Whitireia Foundation scholarships for 2018, surrounded by proud friends and whānau. Thanks to all who attended the Awards night, and special thanks to our wonderful sponsors.
Special thanks also to Virtuoso Strings who delighted us all with their beautiful sounds. The junior and senior orchestras of Virtuoso Strings are made up of more than 160 students from Porirua’s decile 1 and 2 schools.
Good news – The Whitireia Foundation scholarships for 2018 are now OPEN. Scholarships are for students planning to study at Whitireia New Zealand in 2018 and provide financial assistance for tuition fees, unless otherwise specified.
We have some scholarships for materials like computers and other work tools, and some with an optional work experience component. Take a look at the Scholarship Guide and Form below and feel free to call or email Whitireia for more information.
Here are some happy snaps from our scholarship awards on 22 March this year.
If you’d like to join us in 2018, keep an eye out for our2018 application, launching in early October.
In October, you’ll find applications at the admin office or student hub, at Whitireia NZ’s Wellington and Porirua campuses, and you can download everything you need here or at whitireia.ac.nz.
Think your grades aren’t good enough? Give Whitireia a call on 0800 944 847 before completing your application – they can give you the best advice about your course selection.
Have you always wanted to work in health or IT, to be a qualified builder, a plumber, or auto-electrician? Maybe you’d like a career in fine art or performance, broadcasting, music or early-childhood teaching?
Our mission is about ensuring that cost is not stopping you from studying with Whitireia. So for us, it’s not all about grades. If you’re the first in your family to undertake tertiary study, let us know, we want to support you. If you want a great new job and need a qualification and some financial support to do it, we’re interested in hearing from you.
Check out the 2018 course prospectus, it’ll be out soon.
If you need a helping hand to pay fees or buy materials, a scholarship might be just the thing.
Let your enthusiasm and commitment to a programme of study shine through on your application, and take that step. We would love to see you in next year’s pics 🙂
A record number of students were awarded Whitireia Foundation scholarships for study in 2017. For this, we are grateful to our amazing sponsors, a good number who have been supporting Whitireia students for a decade or more. Take a look at our sponsors here. The families, trusts and businesses that are our sponsors, have all made a meaningful commitment to their community by supporting a student. A number of sponsors also provide mentoring and work placement opportunities.
Our students tell us they see this investment in them and their future as hugely significant. We know from their feedback that a scholarship is worth so much more than the money. Students respond to the faith shown in them by their sponsors and they commit themselves to doing their absolute best. We hear from our sponsors that they are motivated by seeing their student reach their potential, and they will support them in many ways to do that – from commissioning artworks, as in the case of one of our carving students, to regularly opening their business up to students to experience the workplace for themselves. We look forward to tracking the future achievements of students participating in mentorship and work experience, and to grow this part of our scholarship programme, based on the evidence we gather.
The Foundation extends grateful thanks to all our sponsors and to the students who have joined the Whitireia Foundation family, through being awarded scholarships this year. See photos from the Ceremony on Whitireia’s Facebook page here.
Reaching 50 scholarships for 2017 is a milestone for us. We also had a record number of applicants. We would love to be able to recognise more students, so fewer miss out. Our scholarships have grown from $70,000 awarded in 2011 to $120,000 in 2017. Our Trustees are committed to fostering enduring partnerships with our sponsors that will result in the continued growth of the scholarship fund, and most of all, in the attainment of student – and community – success.
If you are thinking about making a difference by sponsoring a student, please get in touch. You can use the comments section below to make an inquiry – your details will be kept confidential.
Awards Ceremony 22 March 2017 – Foundation Chair, Kelvin Irvine, congratulates students, welcoming them to the Whitireia Foundation family
Porirua Mayor, Mike Tana, was along to present a scholarship to Samrawit Abraham (B Nursing) on behalf of the Council. Carla Uncles (B Teaching Early Childhood) is to the left. On the right are Jasmine Haley (B Social Work) and Foundation Trustee Robyn Moore
Trust Porirua sponsor ten scholarships. Here is Trust Chair, Tim Sheppard, presenting Performing Arts student, Erebuka Bwauro, with her award.
Applications have closed, with a record number of scholarship applications – 172 – eclipsing the 132 received last year. Our moderators are in the final stages of review and selection and we will announce the recipients in the new year. If you have applied for a Whitireia Scholarship for 2017, a big thank you for your efforts. As usual, we had an incredibly high standard of applicants. Congratulations to all our recipients who will go on to study with Whitireia in 2017.
The Foundation thanks all our amazing sponsors – with your support, more than 50 students are getting helping hand with their studies, with resulting benefits to their families and the wider community for years to come.
Wishing you all the best for the holiday season. Keep safe and well – Arohanui.
Being motivated costs you nothing, but can get you everything – Murray Newlands
Looking to study in 2017? Applications for Whitireia Foundation scholarships are now open!
Through the generous support of organisations, individuals and Whitireia suppliers, the Foundation is pleased to offer up to 50 scholarships to a value of $120,000. See our sponsors for 2017.
Whitireia Foundation scholarships are for domestic students studying full-time at Whitireia in 2017.
Save the date – get your application in by 11 November 2016.
The Application Form and accompanying Guide can be picked up from all Whitireia campuses, or download your copy from this site – also available at www.whitireia.ac.nz.
On March 26, this happy group received scholarships for their study in 2016. Thanks to our awesome recipients, their proud families and friends, and of course to our amazing sponsors.
Interested? Get your application in by the end of October 2015.
Planning your study for 2016? Thinking about applying for a scholarship?
We have over 40 scholarships to award next year, in all kinds of study areas, from Paramedics and Health Science, Automotive and Electrical Engineering, to Early Childhood Education and Journalism.
You might be new to tertiary study, or in your final year, you might be 18 or a mature student – we have a range of scholarship opportunities. For example, our building and construction tools scholarship through Maycroft, is for a graduating student and has the potential to turn into a paid apprenticeship for the right person.
Here’s a taster of the scholarships we have on offer for 2016.
ISS Services Ltd $5,000 towards the study fees of children of ISS Service staff who are planning to study at Whitireia. If no such students apply then the funds are open to other applicants. J.V. Simpson Scholarship $2,500 to be used in the memory of J.V. Simpson to an applicant studying Early Childhood Education. Kirk-Burnnand Family $2,500 to be used for one or more scholarships at the discretion of the trustees. Maycroft Construction Ltd $1,500 voucher towards the purchase of tools for a selected graduating civil construction student, along with a three month paid work trial period that may lead to an apprenticeship. New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women (Wellington) Three scholarships of $3000 to female students in a degree or diploma programme who have had to overcome hardship in order to undertake their chosen course of study….read the Application Guide for more
Before you get to work on your application, please check out the Do’s and Don’ts – useful tips on what to say in your application and how to say it.
Keen to have a go? Get your application in before the end of October 2015!
The scholarships provide financial assistance for tuition fees, unless otherwise specified. New for 2015, in addition to a financial (or equivalent) award, are paid work experience opportunities with Maycroft Construction. Apprenticeships may follow for promising students completing their work experience with Maycroft.
The selection committee considers three main criteria when considering applicants and selecting recipients. These are: demonstration of a genuine desire and ability to succeed in the chosen area of study, financial circumstances and personal achievement. You can see a list of our scholarship recipients for 2015, in the Autumn Newsletter.
General scholarship information:
Applications for 2015 closed at the end of October 2014. If you’d like to talk about your current application, or are thinking of applying for 2016, you’re welcome to contact the Information & Enrolment Centre – details below.
Applicants must:
Be over 16 years of age
Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident for two years
Be enrolling in a full-time / full-year programme of study at Whitireia
Meet the entry requirements for their desired programme of study
Have been a full-time secondary student for six months prior to application, or have recently completed at least 20 weeks full-time study at Whitireia, or previous study (please specify)
At a lively and uplifting ceremony last week, more than $100,000 of scholarship awards were presented to 46 hard-working Whitireia students. Whitireia Foundation Chair, Tim Sheppard, did a fine job as master of ceremonies, speaking from the heart, as always.
The ceremony and after-match supper saw our students supported by a crowd of enthusiastic whanau, friends, and of course, their all-important sponsors. Guest speaker this year was the engaging Maria Uluilelata, Whitireia’s career consultant, who spoke about her learning journey.
This year, we were excited to present a high-spec laptop computer to one of our most hard-working journalism students. Other awards ranged from book grants, to tuition scholarships up to $3500-00 in value. As trustees, we have been moved by many of the letters of appreciation received in the past week from our student recipients – we share some of these with you on our students’ stories page.
Here are a few pictures from this year’s outstanding group of scholarship recipients. Congratulations to you all, and huge thanks to our sponsors – your contribution makes such a difference to many lives. To friends and whanau of our recipients, thank you for celebrating this year’s student scholarship awards with us – your participation means a great deal. Thanks also to our Whitireia support staff, with extra-special thanks to Donna Creary, organiser-extraordinaire. This event was attended by two new Trustees – welcome Izzy Ford and John Granville. We were also privileged to have with us two members of the Weltec/Whitireia Council. All of you helped make this event truly heart-warming.
JV Simpson Memorial Scholarship – Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood) student Jessie McDonald (left) with her sponsor Megan Simpson
Journalism student Anneka Paul with her sponsor from Dell
Jamie Clarke (left} of Fuji Xerox NZ with Jason van der Walt (awarded one of five Fuji Xerox scholarships)
Bachelor of Nursing Maori – Kelly Waho, Desiree Hawkins, Anaru Rima, Diamond Henderson, Caroline Komene, Amy Matthews
Guest speaker, Maria Uluilelata – Career consultant, Whitireia NZ
Ngati Toa Scholarship – Ria Hodges – National Diploma Te Reo Maori
Whitireia Foundation Scholarships are available to new and existing students studying at Whitireia. Recipients are selected on the twin criteria of merit and perseverance to succeed in spite of personal circumstances. Applications are open to students in October each year.
2014 Whitireia Foundation Scholarship recipients
Masei Alipia – Certificate in Foundation Education (Health Science)
Hamish Anderson – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Timothy Parker – Bachelor of Social Work
Jason van der Walk – Bachelor of Applied Business Studies
Sarah Whitaker – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Adam Wineera – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Toi Poutama)
Greg Young – Certificate in Carpentry
Diamond Henderson – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Tifaimoana Iosefo – Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Caroline Komene – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Ailima Logologo – Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Anaru Rima – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Anneka Paul – National Diploma in Journalism (Multi-media)
Jacob Aldridge – Certificate in Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing
Aidan Hutchison – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Kauna Lopa – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Farese Tasele – Certificate in Carpentry
Toanui Utia – Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Michele De Bes – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Julia Giblin – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Amy Matthews – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Sarah-Jane Thorpe – Bachelor of Nursing
Rosalie Nicol – Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic)
Jill Sim – Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Mahala Jay – Bachelor of Nursing
Matti Kernaghan – Bachelor of Nursing
Rose Nimarota – Bachelor of Nursing Pacific
Emma Millanta – Bachelor of Nursing
Alexandra Grace – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Creative Writing)
Sarah Coleman – Bachelor of Applied Arts (Music)
Jessie McDonald – Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Desiree Hawkins – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Kelly Waho – Bachelor of Nursing Māori
Phayphachit Chao – Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Dylan Daley – Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Regan Devadas – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Stuart Foote – Certificate in Carpentry
Daniel Haarhoff – Certificate in Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing
Kelemete Iasona – Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Advanced)
Samuel Jones – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
Choong Kim – Certificate in Carpentry
Desiree McKenzie – Certificate in Automotive Engineering (Advanced)
Anesu Makorimbo – Certificate in Plumbing, Drainlaying, Gasfitting and Roofing
Sui Ngun To – Certificate in Carpentry
Eden Shields – Certificate in Automotive Engineering
A great start to 2014 – huge turnout for the Powhiri at our Porirua campus
A fantastic start to the week and year, with simultaneous powhiri on four Wellington campuses, including the largest turnout ever seen at Porirua. Whitireia has been a-buzz with orientation activities, with music filling the Atrium most lunchtimes.
Adding to the buzz, our Wellington-based New Zealand Film and Television School has turned out yet another winner, with short film Oscar being selected for screening at the 2014 Speechless Film Festival in Mankato, Minnesota, USA.
Directed by first-time short film maker, Isauro Torres, Oscar screens at the Speechless Film Festival 20-22 March 2014. Isauro graduated at the end of 2013, and is part of Crew 26. Sima Urale is Head Tutor at the New Zealand Film and Television School: “It’s great to be getting recognition internationally,” says Sima. “It shows and endorses the quality of the work produced by our graduate filmmakers.” Great work Sima, Isauro and crew.
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to getting our students off to a great start for 2014. Check out orientation photos on Facebook Whitireia Orientation Week 2014.
Scholarships for 2019 are now OPEN. Whitireia Foundation Scholarships are for students planning to study at Whitireia New Zealand in 2019 and provide financial assistance for tuition fees, unless otherwise specified.
A record number of students were awarded Whitireia Foundation scholarships for study in 2017. For this, we are grateful to our amazing sponsors, a good number who have been supporting Whitireia students for a decade or more. Take a look at our sponsors 
The Whitireia Foundation Scholarships 