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Tangaroa Scheme
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Value | $280,000 approximately. |
| Length | 4 years. |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Tangaroa Scheme is a salaried engineering scholarship scheme offered by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). You will attest into the Royal New Zealand Navy and complete Junior Officer Common Training (6 months). You will then be enrolled at university and study a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology at the University of Auckland, Massey University (Albany campus) or Auckland University of Technology. Specialisations include mechanical, mechatronics, chemical, electrical or electronics, computer or software engineering. Upon graduation, you will serve in the Royal New Zealand Navy as a Marine Engineer Officer or a Weapons Engineer Officer. You are required to complete one year return of service for every year of sponsored study. The value of this scholarship includes all university fees and associated expenses plus a full-time salary.
What you receive
The value of this scholarship includes all university fees and associated expenses plus a full-time salary.
Entry requirements
NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance into an approved programme of study. Tertiary students in their first, second, or third year of sponsored study in an approved programme and/or specialisation. Meet the aptitude, fitness, citizenship, security and medical requirements for enlistment into the New Zealand Defence Force. Successfully pass an RNZN Officer Selection Board.