Textbook Grant for Tertiary Students

The Textbook Grant for Tertiary Students is offered by Rural Women New Zealand to assist tertiary students with their resources and material costs. This grant is designed to help students enrolled in full-year tertiary courses, degrees, or diplomas manage the financial burden of educational materials. The bursary provides a single payment of $500 per year and can be applied for up to 5 times per applicant, once per year. Applicants must be New Zealand citizens enrolled in a full-year tertiary course. Factors such as financial need, the reasons for the course of study, and the intended use of the qualification are taken into consideration when awarding this bursary. The application period runs from 16 January 2026 to 1 March 2026.