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Scholarship details

Master of Education (ECE) Scholarship
Study levels Master's Degree
Value Covers tuition fees for the Master of Education (ECE)
Close date Friday, 10 January 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

A Master of Education (ECE) scholarship will pay study fees for the full duration of the Master of Education (ECE) programme.


The Master of Education (ECE) scholarship is intended to support highly deserving applicants who would otherwise struggle to afford postgraduate study because of socio-economic barriers.

The scholarships will be awarded competitively to new students based on equity, merit and commitment to engaging in research that betters their local community.

How To Apply

Apply Here

Applications close on:

  • Monday 10 January 2025 for the 2025 semester one intake of the Master of Education (ECE) programme.

To be considered, the following must be received by 5 pm on the closing date:

  • Completed online scholarship application form
  • All supporting documents including 2 references, and IRD earnings statements
  • Completed application to study in the intended programme (apply via the Apply Now button)

Late or partially completed applications will not be considered for a scholarship.

What you receive

A Master of Education (ECE) scholarship will pay study fees for the full duration of the Master of Education (ECE) programme.

Entry requirements

Applicants must:

  • meet the admission criteria for the programme they wish to study and have submitted an application to study for the programme.
  • be new students, not already studying with Te Rito Maioha.
  • be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents, currently residing in Aotearoa.
  • intend to begin study in the semester following their application, either full-time or part-time.
  • be enrolled in the Te Rito Maioha Master of Education (ECE) programme and be able to demonstrate how the scholarship can contribute to their success in the programme and their future as a researcher.