Scholarship

TEAM IM NZ Scholarship for Māori (School Leavers)

Victoria University of Wellington and TEAM IM NZ
Award NZD 24K–24K
Closing date Closed
Location NZ
For Individuals

About this opportunity

This scholarship was established to support Māori students who are intending to study IT-related subjects at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarship provides $24,000 over three years ($8,000 per annum) to support students facing financial hardship. For more than 20 years TEAM IM NZ has been delivering high-value content management and unstructured data solutions for their customers. TEAM IM NZ aspires to support technology careers for Māori students including scholarships and internships. Recipients are eligible for a paid summer internship at TEAM IM NZ in their final year with a possibility of a graduate role. The scholarship is awarded to support Māori school leavers enrolling in IT-related degrees including Software Engineering, Cybersecurity Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Information Systems. Wāhine (women) are especially encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Te Reo Māori or a willingness to learn Te Reo will be beneficial.
36 - 37 mo
2 awards
Renewable (3yr)

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Citizenship

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Project Locations

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Region

New Zealand

Priority Groups

indigenous, women_in_stem

How to apply

Interview required

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cover_letter · references

Review process

Panel consists of the Associate Dean Academic Development from Faculty of Science and Engineering, a representative from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori and Kaitiakitanga, and two representatives from TEAM IM NZ. TEAM IM will interview shortlisted applicants.

Additional benefits

  • career_services
  • networking

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements
  • no_concurrent_funding

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder