RNZAF Graduate Incentive Scholarship Scheme (GISS)

Scholarship details

RNZAF Graduate Incentive Scholarship Scheme (GISS)
Study levels Graduate
Value Up to $40,000 over four years in addition to salary.
Length 4 years.
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The RNZAF Graduate Incentive Scholarship Scheme is a graduate engineering scholarship programme offered by the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). You will attest into the Royal New Zealand Air Force and complete Recruit Officer Training (6 months). You will then serve as an Air Engineering Officer. During your first four years of service, you will receive a bonus of up to $10,000 per year in addition to your salary.

What you receive

Up to $40,000 over four years in addition to salary.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or a Bachelor of Engineering Technology with a specialisation in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical or electronics, computer or software engineering. Meet the aptitude, fitness, citizenship, security and medical requirements for enlistment into the New Zealand Defence Force. Successfully pass an RNZAF Officer Selection Board.