Toloa Scholarships aim to encourage Pacific students to pursue learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The scholarships are available at both secondary and tertiary levels, along with a community fund to foster STEM engagement across Pacific communities.
Applications open Tuesday 10 December 2024Applications close Friday 17 January 2025 |
How much financial assistance is provided
Secondary students will receive $1,000(excluding GST) towards their school fees, school uniforms, stationery, STEM school trips, and STEM programmes/courses organised by your school. This year’s secondary scholarships will no longer include digital devices as part of the non-monetary benefits, unlike in previous years.
Tertiary students in STEM courses can receive up to $10,000 for one year of full-time study. This may cover tuition, compulsory course- related costs, accommodation expenses for university halls, and for PhD students, research or fieldwork expenses.
Who can apply
The scholarship is open only to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Pacific Islands descent.
Secondary Students
To be eligible, you must:
demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to Pacific culture, languages, identities, and communities
be enrolled in a New Zealand secondary school, alternative education or verified home school
provide school reports and academic results from the past 12 months (2024 academic year)
be enrolled in at least two STEM subjects for Year 9/10 and three STEM subjects for Year 11-13 in 2025 academic year. Evidence will be required for Year 11-13 students.
Find out more: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/funding/toloa-scholarships/
