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Māori and Pasifika Scholarships
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Are you of Māori or Pasifika descent? If so, you may be eligible for a scholarship that saves you up to 70% off your study fees for the first year.

Apply for one of our teacher education scholarships today and if your application is successful, you’ll pay only $1,999 towards your first year of study for a:

  • Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)

  • New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 6)

  • New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Level 5)

To download the flyer click HERE.

To apply now, click HERE.

If you have any questions about this scholarship, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@nztertiarycollege.ac.nz.

*Please contact admissions prior to applying for the scholarship.

 

 

Fees Free

End of Fees Free - Updated 25 Aug 2026

The Government has confirmed that Fees Free will end on 31 December 2026. 

If you are completing your qualification in 2026

Your eligibility is not changing. The Tertiary Education Commission has confirmed that learners completing an eligible qualification or programme in 2026 can apply for their final-year Fees Free entitlement within 12 months of completion, up to 31 December 2027.

If your final year of study falls in 2027 or later

The Government has confirmed it will end Fees Free for the final year of tertiary study and final two years of work-based learning on 31 December 2026.

If you complete your qualification or programme after 31 December 2026, you will not be eligible for Fees Free.

If you are considering enrolling

Talk to our team about your options by emailing admissions@nztc.nz. Student loans and allowances through StudyLink, our payment options, scholarships, and student support services are unaffected by this change.

Official information

For Government information on Fees Free, visit ird.govt.nz/fees-free

 

 

StudyLink

If you are a full-time student and a New Zealand or Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, you may be eligible for a student loan or allowance through StudyLink to help with your compulsory fees, course related costs and living costs. The student allowance is a weekly payment for full-time students to help with day-to-day living costs. For more information see the StudyLink website www.studylink.govt.nz

 

 

TeachNZ Teacher Recruitment Scholarships

TeachNZ Teacher Recruitment Scholarships (Early Childhood Education) have been introduced for qualifications leading to New Zealand Teacher Registration, to increase the number of teachers in the early childhood sector. An early childhood education scholarship pays course fees and, for full-time students only, the scholarship pays an allowance of up to $10,000 over the period of study. For more information see the TeachNZ website - www.teachnz.govt.nz.

 

 

Ministry of Education

ECE Service Teacher Education Grants (ECESTEG) are intended to support teacher-led services to assist staff members to gain their first Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand approved early childhood teacher qualification that leads to Teacher Registration. Application forms are sent to all teacher-led services and will also be available on the Ministry of Education website - www.minedu.govt.nz.