NZQA Scholarships are gained through examinations at Level 4.
The monetary value varies according to the results a student achieves.
More details can be found on the NZQA website. (www.nzqa.govt.nz )
Scholarship deadlines will be advertised through the school notices and through the Careers Newsletter. Students need to be vigilant and express their interest through the careers centre.
Furthermore each university has scholarships on offer and students need to refer to the individual websites for details.
Note: Most universities award scholarships for academic achievement based on a student’s Year 12 results.
The University of Auckland Tertiary Foundation Certificate 2010
If you do not have enough entry qualifications to get into the Degree course you want, then you may qualify for the Tertiary Foundation Certificate. Those who can apply must meet the following criteria.
must hold NZ citizenship or NZ permanent residency status
must have completed NZ year 13 or equivalent or if leaving school in Yrs 11 and Yrs 12 or earlier, must have been away from school for at least 1 year or more. Students currently studying in Yr 12 are NOT eligible.
Students need to apply online at the homepage of www.auckland.ac.nz using APPLY NOW function in the red box on the right hand side of the page.
Choose the TFC (Tertiary Foundation Certificate). Applicants will be required to sit diagnostic tests in English and Maths on Wednesday 28 October or Tuesday 2 February 2010.
For more information, please ring or call in and see Mr Davies in the Careers Office.
