About
The Ministry of Education (Te Tāhūrangi o te Mātauranga) is New Zealand's government agency responsible for shaping the education system to deliver equitable and excellent outcomes for all learners. The Ministry provides guidance and resources for education professionals, parents and caregivers, and service providers across early learning, schools (kura), and tertiary education. It leads key initiatives including improving student attendance and achievement, strengthening learning support, and developing curriculum content to ensure all children and young people can achieve their potential regardless of where they are in New Zealand.
Funding Opportunities
Tagaloa Scholarships
The Tagaloa scholarships are for Pacific students in their final year of postgraduate tertiary study. These scholarships support Pacific student achievement in tertiary institutions and are part of the broader Talanoa Ako response to the Pacific PowerUP evaluations (2016–2019). Through these evaluations, Pacific communities highlighted the need to grow Pacific capacity and capability within both the education sector and local communities. The scholarships are offered for the final year of academic study. There are 2 Tagaloa scholarships available each year: 1 master's scholarship worth $10,000 NZD and 1 doctoral scholarship worth $14,000 NZD. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of indigenous Pacific cultural heritage who are in their last year of full-time postgraduate study.
Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour Study Award
The Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour Study Award provides support for Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) to study Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Learning and Behaviour). This annual study award is offered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education to support professional development in specialized teaching for learning and behaviour. The award covers the full amount of domestic tuition fees paid directly to Massey University, as well as a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs to attend block courses, which is paid to the applicant's lead school or cluster. This comprehensive support enables Resource Teachers to enhance their specialized skills in learning and behaviour support while maintaining their employment. Applications open on 1 August each year and close on 12 September, with successful applicants notified on 25 November. Applicants must be permanently employed as a Resource Teacher Learning and Behaviour, have support from their lead school or cluster manager, possess permanent rights to live and work in New Zealand, and hold a bachelor's degree such as a Bachelor of Education or equivalent. Applicants must also apply to Massey University for admission to the diploma program at the same time they apply for the award. The award is not available to those who have previously received funded support for RTLB training through this program, as recipients who fail papers must retake them at their own or their lead school's expense. This ensures the award supports new professional development opportunities for Resource Teachers seeking to advance their specialized teaching qualifications.
Early Intervention Study Award
The Early Intervention Study Award is an annual study award offered by New Zealand's Ministry of Education to support early childhood teachers and early intervention teachers in pursuing the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Early Intervention) at Massey University. The award provides comprehensive financial support including a contribution towards travel and accommodation for block courses, full coverage of domestic tuition fees paid directly to Massey University, and an employer contribution to cover teacher release time for up to 50 study leave days per year. This award is specifically designed for registered teachers with current practicing certificates who are employed either by the Ministry of Education, an accredited early intervention service provider, or a licensed early childhood service. Qualified early childhood teachers must have at least 2 years of experience in their role. Applicants must be working full-time or part-time and have rights to live and work in New Zealand permanently. They must also hold a relevant professional qualification such as a Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or equivalent. Applications open on 1 August each year and close on 12 September each year, with applicants notified on 25 November each year. Successful recipients must apply to study the diploma at Massey University at the same time they apply for the award. The award cannot be granted to teachers in relieving positions, those not accepted into the Massey University program, or those who have previously received the award but failed the course. Part-time employees receive pro-rata study leave days based on their full-time equivalent status.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Study Award
The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Study Award provides financial support for teachers in New Zealand to pursue the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Deaf and Hard of Hearing) at Massey University. This annual study award is designed to help teachers develop specialized skills in teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The award covers domestic tuition fees, travel and accommodation costs for attending block courses, and employer contributions for teacher release time. Priority is given to applicants with experience working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing students, those fluent in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL), and teachers of Māori or Pasifika descent. Applicants must be currently and permanently employed as teachers in New Zealand and have at least 2 years of teaching experience in schools or early childhood education. The award requires employer approval and support, as well as concurrent acceptance into the Massey University diploma program.
Complex Educational Needs Study Award
The Complex Educational Needs Study Award is an annual study award offered by the Ministry of Education in New Zealand to support early learning kaiako and school teachers in completing Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Complex Educational Needs). The award provides comprehensive financial support including full domestic tuition fees paid directly to Massey University, contributions towards travel and accommodation for attending block courses, and an employer contribution to cover teacher release time for up to 50 study leave days per year. This award is designed for registered teachers with current practicing certificates working in state or state-integrated schools, or registered early childhood services. Priority is given to applicants in Māori medium and English medium settings who are responsible for planning and teaching diverse student groups, students requiring additional support, or supporting Communities of Learning (Kāhui Ako). Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years teaching experience, employer approval and support, rights to live and work in New Zealand permanently, and a relevant professional qualification such as a Bachelor of Education or equivalent. The award is open to teachers working in various roles including kaiako, specialist support staff, specialist teachers, Special Education Needs Coordinators (SENCO), specialist teacher Ongoing Resource Scheme (ORS), heads of department for learning support, specialist classroom teachers, and early learning head teachers. Applications open on 1 August each year and close on 12 September, with successful applicants notified on 25 November. Applicants must simultaneously apply to Massey University for admission to the diploma program. Teachers employed in relieving positions, those not accepted into the qualification program, or those who have previously received the award and failed the course are not eligible to apply.
Blind and Low Vision Study Award
The Blind and Low Vision Study Award is offered by the New Zealand Ministry of Education to support teachers and kaiako who work with blind and low vision students. The award provides financial support for studying Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Blind and Low Vision). The award covers domestic tuition fees, travel and accommodation contributions for block courses, and employer contribution for teacher release time of up to 50 study leave days per year. Applications open on 1 August and close on 12 September each year, with notifications sent on 25 November. Applicants must apply to both the Ministry of Education for the award and to Massey University for the diploma programme simultaneously. Priority is given to applicants currently working as Resource Teacher (Vision) and those who have not received a study award or fellowship with leave with pay within the last 2 years.
Advisers on Deaf Children (AoDC) Study Award
The Advisers on Deaf Children (AoDC) Study Award is an annual study award provided by the New Zealand Ministry of Education to support Advisers on Deaf Children in pursuing the Master of Specialist Teaching (AoDC) qualification at Massey University. The award provides comprehensive financial support including funding for relief staff to cover workload for up to 45 days (pro-rata based on full-time equivalent status), full coverage of domestic tuition fees paid directly to Massey University, and 5 study leave days per year specifically for studying New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL). Applications open on August 1 and close on September 12 each year, with notifications provided before the end of December. Applicants must be permanently employed by the Ministry of Education as an AoDC, have permanent rights to live and work in New Zealand, and hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent. The award cannot be provided to those who have previously received funded support for AoDC training, and applicants must also apply directly to Massey University for admission to the Master of Specialist Teaching (AoDC) programme.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 9
- Active Now
- 7
- Source Domain
- education.govt.nz
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