TeachNZ scholarships
Our TeachNZ scholarships can financially support you on your journey to becoming a great teacher
TeachNZ scholarships can cover the cost of your course fees and pay you an allowance while you study. If you are a student, graduate, or career-changer, and have the passion to teach, there are great scholarship options available to you.
Past scholars’ stories
Hear about the difference a scholarship made to some of our past recipients.
[Natalia] A great kaiako can really set a course for your life. Because I wanted to work in Māori-language revitalisation I decided to become a kaiako.
[Janine] Because of what I'd experience. I knew I could be there for other people who needed someone to believe in them.
[Sharmain] My partner and I sent our tamariki to a primary school where they were taught in te reo Māori. But I had to immerse myself as well. I realised I could do that by becoming a teacher.
[Janine] I teach maths and te reo Māori. I began to discover my identity, my language and my history.
[Natalia] We had to work together to uplift kaupapa and tikanga Māori into everything we do.
[Janine] My students know my journey and I understand theirs. I know how important it is for them to understand their identity and to have a sense of purpose.
[Sharmain] Mā ngā akoranga ki roto i te reo Māori, ka whai hononga te reo ki roto i te whānau.
[Natalia] My whāinga for my tauira is that they are proud to be Māori. I've always believed that if I embody this, I will have succeeded as a kaiako.
Our scholarships
If you plan to enrol, or are already enrolled, on an approved initial teacher education course, you may be eligible for 1 of our 5 scholarships.
Contact us
If you have any questions, we’re here to help.
Email: teachnz.admin@education.govt.nz
Freephone: 0800 165 225