Palmerston North Scholarships
Palmerston North currently has nine scholarships available for students. One, the Graduate Women Award, is open to all UCOL students on all three campuses. Application forms are individualised for each scholarship. Each scholarship has a given criteria and is assessed accordingly.
Scholarships listed here also apply for those studying at the UCOL satellite campus in Gisborne.
The High Achievers Awards and the Andrew Cliff Award are driven by staff nomination.
Application forms can be requested from ScholarshipPN@ucol.ac.nz or picked up at Hub Central, Block 6, Palmerston North Campus.
The selection of a recipient is made by a panel of four people consisting of: a member of the Support Services staff, a lecturing staff member, an administrative staff member and a representative from the Students' Association.
An award ceremony is held at the end of each year to acknowledge successful students. The students receive the money when the scholarship is on offer and don't have to wait until the end of the year.
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Award |
Dates Available |
Amount Awarded |
Criteria |
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Andrew Cliff Award
Palmerston North
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1st Semester |
$1000 |
Applicants must be nominated by a staff member.
This scholarship is aimed at rewarding a student or students who have demonstrated a willingness to support and aid others with their course of study.
Applicants must have been studying at UCOL in the previous academic year and be currently enrolled at and attending a course here. |
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Ralph Flavell
Palmerston North
 Fenton_06.pdf |
2nd Semester |
$1000 |
To encourage and assist Mäori student/s in their pursuit of a higher level of learning that pertains to the survival and revitalisation of the Maori language and culture.
The Scholarship is not restrictive to a specific tribal affiliation but open to all tribes.
The applicant must have proven commitment to Te Reo Rangatira me ona tikanga. |
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Fletcher Challenge Trust
Palmerston North
Fletcher_06.pdf |
1st Semester |
$1000 |
In making the award the Committee will consider the applicant’s personal history, achievement and effort. This does not necessarily mean that the candidate will be an “A” student, as consideration will be given to the applicant’s previous academic achievement and the effort that has been put into this particular course. |
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Graduate Women Manawatu
Palmerston North, Whanganui, & Wairarapa
Graduate Women.pdf |
Annually (Normally distributed as two awards) |
$5000 |
Candidates will be female degree students. At the time of the making of the award, they will either be enrolled in the first semester of the third year of their course or be enrolled in the second semester of the second year of their course.
In making the award the committee will consider the applicants history, achievement and effort. This does not necessarily mean that the candidate will be an “A” student, as consideration will be given to the applicant’s previous academic achievement and the effort that has been put into this particular course. |
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Palmerston North Jaycee Trust
Palmerston North
Jaycee_06.pdf |
1st Semester |
$1500 |
Full time, full year student undertaking a study programme of more than one year (i.e. a two or three year course).
In making the award, the selection committee will consider the applicant’s personal history, academic merit, interest in community affairs, financial circumstances indicating financial hardship and plans for the future. |
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UCOL Scholarship for Effort & Achievement
Palmerston North
UCOL_06.pdf |
2nd Semester |
$1000 |
In making the award the Committee will consider the applicant’s personal history, achievement and effort. This does not necessarily mean that the candidate will be an “A” student, as consideration will be given to the applicant’s previous academic achievement and the effort that has been put into this particular course. |
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Colleen McPherson Memorial Scholarship
Palmerston North
Colleen_06.pdf |
2nd Semester |
$1000 |
The aim of the scholarship is to give financial help to a student who has a ‘dependant with a disability and is facing additional costs or exceptional circumstances. The scholarship may be awarded to more than one student.
In making the award the selection committee will consider the circumstances of each applicant, including how much responsibility you have for the dependant and what extra costs are incurred.
The dependant can be a child, spouse, partner or other family member to whom you provide care for. |
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High Achievers Award
Palmerston North
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Towards end of 2nd Semester |
$1000 |
There will be $1000 allocated to each of the two faculties.
Candidates are to be nominated by a staff member of their Faculty.
In making the award the Committee will consider the applicant’s academic performance, achievement and effort. |
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Central Energy Trust Trade Scholarship
Palmerston North
Manawatu/Tararua Area |
Closing Date: end of November
Closing Date end of November |
Y1 $2000
Y2 $2000
(total $4000, over the two years)
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Candidates must be NZ citizens or permanent residents.
Candidates must reside in the Manawatu/Tararua area (the old CentralPower Electricity Trust Area) and be intending to reside in the Manawatu/Tararua area for the duration of their course of study.
The scholarship is open to students enrolled in a Trade or Applied Technology Certificate/Diploma course. |