The top tip when it comes to scholarships is to give it a go! You won’t get a scholarship if you don’t try, so we encourage you to apply and see if you can get support to help fund your education.
This page includes information on Open Polytechnic and other scholarships for Pasfika learners, and tips for what to remember to do when you apply.
Open Polytechnic scholarships and awards
Pacific Island Learners – Pasifika Study Award
The Pasifka Study Awards provides monetary assistance to learners who are working towards completing their qualification with the Open Polytechnic. Applications open in late June. The aim of this award is to support Pasifika learners studying with Open Polytechnic and are nearing the completion of their qualification.
Other Open Polytechnic scholarships and assistance
We also have a range of other scholarships available for our learners. Check them out to see if any are right for you, and find out what other assistance is available.
Learn more about other Open Polytechnic scholarships and assistance
Other scholarships providers
The list below includes scholarships for Pasfika that are relevant for some of the programmes offered by Open Polytechnic.
Pacific Education Fund (PEF) scholarships
Le Va – Pacific mental health and addiction workforce scholarship
Libraries Aotearoa website - library and information scholarships
Mcdiarmid Institute scholarships for Māori and Pasific Island students
Or you can check out the links below to help you find scholarships in a range of areas from a range of scholarships providers.
StudySpy scholarships database
Careers NZ – Where to find scholarships information
Applying apply for scholarships
When you decide to aim for a scholarship:
- Make sure you fit the scholarship eligibility criteria.
- Make sure you understand what the scholarship provider is trying to achieve with their scholarship. This will help you tailor your information to highlight how you can contribute to their goals.
- Give yourself plenty of time to write your application and get everything you need to send in with it.
TIP - Follow instructions and make sure you understand what they are asking for.
Tips for applying
- Check when you need to have your application in by.
- Check what documents you need to supply and get them verified.
- Contact your referees early and let them know what scholarships you are applying for and how they can help.
- Check your application before sending it in.
Documents
What documents you need will vary depending on the scholarship. They might include:
- Forms you need to fill in.
- Supporting documents, such as proof of identity (which may need to be officially verified*)
- If you need to provide references or a list of referees and their contact details
*If any documents need to be officially verified find out how on our How to provide proof of identity page.
Referees
If you need to supply references, contact your referees early and let them know what scholarship you are applying for. This will give them time to write your references.
Check your application
Before you send it in, check your application:
- Check you have filled in all the sections.
- Check your spelling.
- Make sure you have provided everything they asked for.
- It can also be good to ask a friend or family member to double check everything for you.
TIP - Don’t be shy – it's important to sell yourself and your potential. Giving examples can be a good way to do this.