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Penguin Random House Māori and Pasifika Publishing Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Graduate Diploma & Graduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 year |
| Close date | Thursday, 15 January 2026 |
| Ethnicities | Māori, Pasifika |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
To reduce barriers to equity and diversity, and to increase inclusivity in publishing in Aotearoa by assisting a Māori or Pacific student to study the Graduate Diploma in Publishing at Whitireia and WelTec.
How To Apply
Applicants must:
- Complete the application form.
- Provide a CV.
- Provide a letter outlining their eligibility, with reference to identity and/or community, and why they would benefit from this scholarship.
The application must be received by the closing date of 15 January 2026 and sent to: [email protected]
What you receive
Penguin Random House New Zealand and Whitireia and WelTec will cover the course fees for one student for one year. Note: Payment will be made directly towards the tuition fees of the successful applicant.
Penguin Random House New Zealand will pay economy airfares for two return Wellington–Auckland trips during the year of study to enable the student to gain practical work experience at Penguin Random House New Zealand
Entry requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a New Zealand citizen or have New Zealand permanent residency.
- Be commencing their study in the year specified in the application.
- Meet the programme entry requirements by having enrolled and been accepted onto the Graduate Diploma in Publishing offered by Whitireia Community Polytechnic Limited.
- Identify as Māori or Pasifika.
Note: If no applicant in any given year meets the above criteria, the administrators may, at their discretion, award the scholarship to a student reflecting Aotearoa’s diverse population.