Māori & Pasifika Trades Training Scholarships

Background Maori and Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) involves polytechnics, industry training organisations, support organisations, and industry all working together to stand behind you, to support you and connect you right into the heart of building, construction and infrastructure trades jobs. The Government is making your journey a little easier with free full tuition training to those that qualify. These scholarships cover the tuition fees for various trades programmes, as well as helping you progress towards an apprenticeship and into a job. Selection criteria Be of Maori or Pacific descent Be aged 16 - 40 at the time of course start date Be enrolled in an eligible programme at Unitec Complete work-ready workshops during the course (MPTT scholarship only) Demonstrate a desire to succeed in the trades industry Be committed to completing the programme Be available to work 2 or 3 days per week Have a commitment to support person/ mentor If there are more applicants than places available, those with a good academic record or with relevant work experience will be given preference for selection. Eligible trades programmes New Zealand Certificate in Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate Automotive Engineering (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) New Zealand Certificate in Construction Trade Skills - Carpentry pathway (Level 3) How to apply Step 1 To apply for an MPTT scholarship, you need to be enrolled in an eligible programme first. Apply for an eligible programme » Step 2 Once enrolled in an eligible programme, complete the scholarship application form and attend an interview. Approximately 100+ scholarships are provided annually. 2020 scholarship's offering is subject to TEC funding. Apply Now