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Scholarship details

Aperfield Montessori Trust Scholarship
Study levels Diploma (Level 5-6)
Value $3,000 of tuition fees paid plus extras
Close date Friday, 10 January 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Aperfield Montessori Trust Scholarship offers financial support to students looking to enrol in our New Zealand Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Aperfield Montessori).

Students awarded the scholarship will receive:

A direct reimbursement of an amount up to $3,000 of the fees paid to Te Rito Maioha after they complete their qualification.

a 50% reimbursement, up to $1,000 by the Trustees, for travel costs incurred in attending the Practical Workshop.

How To Apply

Complete Te Rito Maioha’s enrolment process for the New Zealand Diploma of ECE (Aperfield Montessori)

Complete the Scholarship Application Form found here: Download the form

  • Read and sign the Applicant’s Declaration included in the Scholarship Application Form.
  • Write a covering letter applying for the scholarship and include a detailed explanation as to:
    • How you meet the eligibility criteria stated above
    • A statement outlining why you wish to study the Montessori Method
    • What you intend to do once you complete the qualification

  • Attach two referee reports to the Scholarship Application Form
  • Check you have completed all the necessary steps, using the checklist on page 7 of the application document
Email the completed documentation and receipts to [email protected]

Entry requirements

Applicants must:

  • Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident in New Zealand.
  • Have not received and are not eligible for any other grants or scholarships offered under existing government schemes
    (Note: you can still apply for a student loan)
  • Be eligible to enrol in the programme and meet Te Rito Maioha’s admission requirements.