Advanced Energy Technology Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial support to encourage Māori, Pacific, women and domestic learners who have an interest in engineering (mechanical and electrical / electronics)

Te Pūkenga is participating in a national Advanced Energy Technology research and development programme in which the goal is to grow the capability and knowledge of learners in this emerging sector. MIT and Unitec are working in collaboration with several research organisations to develop the next generation of technology for high-performance electric motors for the transport sector (aircraft, ships and trains).

The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support and encourage Māori, Pacific, women and domestic learners who have an interest in this particular sector of electrical engineering, who are facing disadvantage and/or inequitable access to tertiary education that would otherwise present a barrier to them studying engineering.

Award value: $5,000 Number available: 5
Open: March 2025Closes: 31 July 2025
Provider: MIT and Unitec
Contact: Email our Scholarships Team if you would like more information: scholarships@manukau.ac.nz

Te Pūkenga recognises that financial support is essential for our ākonga in managing their study goals. The scholarship provides financial support and the opportunity to participate in industry work placement opportunities in their 2nd or 3rd year of study, organised through the Research and Industry team(s).

To be eligible, you must:

Please read the regulations for further information:

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