Scholarship
TeachNZ Scholarships (Te Huarau Scholarship)
These scholarships are designed to support students pursuing a career in teaching in New Zealand. They aim to address teacher shortages in specific subject areas and regions.
About this scholarship
TeachNZ Scholarships (Te Huarau Scholarship) is offered by New Zealand Ministry of Education at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full tuition + living allowance, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition + living allowance.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Eligible study areas include Teaching. Nationality requirements apply: New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents.
Eligibility
Open to citizens and permanent residents of New Zealand who are enrolled in an approved initial teacher education programme.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-08-31. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Fields of study
Teaching
Nationality requirements
New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- New Zealand Ministry of Education
- Award
- Full tuition + living allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Teaching
- Nationality
- New Zealand citizens and New Zealand permanent residents
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-31
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20