Scholarship

Gifted Study Award

Ministry of Education New Zealand Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Gifted Study Award provides financial support for teachers and kaiako to study Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Gifted). This annual study award is designed to help education professionals develop expertise in working with gifted and talented students. The award covers the full domestic tuition fees paid directly to Massey University, as well as a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs for attending block courses. Additionally, recipients receive employer contribution funding to cover teacher release time for up to 50 study leave days per year, enabling them to complete their studies while employed. Priority is given to applicants who are responsible for planning, teaching and learning in early learning, schools and kura, particularly those working with diverse student groups including students who are gifted or need additional support. Applications open on 1 August each year and close on 12 September, with notifications sent on 25 November.

Decision 2-3 months

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Residency
New Zealand
Project in
New Zealand
Applicants
individual
Post-degree
3 - 81 years

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Review process

Applications reviewed annually with decisions notified on 25 November each year

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • training

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions
  • reporting_requirements