KiwiRail Scholarship

The purpose of this scholarship is to enable the children of KiwiRail's permanent employees to undertake a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a New Zealand university, polytechnic, or college of education. This scholarship is offered by Universities New Zealand and applications can be made on their website by following the link. For more information about KiwiRail?s core functions and careers visit KiwiRail. Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $2,000Level of Study: UndergraduateClosing Date: 5 pm (NZT) 1 December (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date) Tenure: One yearNumber Available Annually: TenApplicable Enrolment During Tenure: Enrolled full time for a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a New Zealand university, polytechnic or college of educationCitizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicableFor more information, please read the regulations for this award: Click here.Applicants for the scholarship must:Have a parent working as a permanent employee of KiwiRail (as at 1 December in the year of application).Be intending to enrol, or be currently enrolled, full time for a first undergraduate degree or diploma at a New Zealand university, polytechnic or college of education.Be able to demonstrate that their course of study aligns with KiwiRail?s core functions, e.g. Engineering, Tourism, Commerce, etc.Not already have been a recipient of a KiwiRail Scholarship.In determining the suitability of an applicant, the Selection Committee will consider with equal regard the applicant?s academic record, leadership qualities, character, sporting, cultural or community commitments and contributions, and references. The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final. If, in its opinion no applicant of sufficient merit has applied for the award in any year, then no award will be made in that year.