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Sign Language Interpreting Scholarship

by Ministry of Education

Scholarship details

Sign Language Interpreting Scholarship
Study levels Bachelor's Degree
Value $3,000
Length The scholarship will: pay you $3,000 per year of study, paid in 2 instalments pay you one off travel and accommodation assistance if you have had to relocate to Auckland to attend the course, to a maximum of $1,500 on top of the scholarship payment.
Enrolment status Full-time

About the scholarship

The Ministry of Education is committed to improving educational opportunities and outcomes for children and young people with special education needs. There are approximately 2,500 Ministry staff working in special education throughout New Zealand. We are part of the Ministry of Education, and we are called the Ministry of Education, Special Education. The Sign Language Interpreting Scholarship is in place to support students who want to train as sign language interpreters and who intend to work with children in the education sector.

How To Apply

If you meet the eligibility criteria, apply for the Sign Language Interpreting Scholarship by completing the online application form.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this scholarship, you must:

1.Be accepted into the AUT’s Bachelor of Arts: New Zealand Sign 2.Language: English Interpreting course. 3.Study full time. 4.Be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand permanent residency. 5.Not be repeating a failed course.