You’re eligible to apply if you:

• are a current or recent (fixed-term or permanent) public servant whose role has been disestablished,
• are a citizen or permanent resident living in the Wellington region,
• are not currently enrolled and studying at the University, and do not qualify for Fees Free,
• meet the entry requirements for the qualification you’d like to study, chosen from the selected qualifications below,
• and have completed an application to study in Trimester 2, 2024.

See the scholarship regulations and conditions for more information on eligibility, and supporting documentation you’ll need to supply.

How to apply

• You need to complete both an admission application for your chosen qualification, and an application for the scholarship.
• You can complete both applications online, via our student portal, Pūaha.
• Once you’re signed into Pūaha, go to ‘My applications’ to complete both your admission and scholarship applications.
• You’ll need to provide proof of employment in the public sector, and evidence that your employment has ended (or is ending) due to your role being disestablished.

The closing date for Wellington Public Sector Scholarship applications is Thursday 20 June 2024, or when funding limits are reached (whichever comes first).

Qualifications that you can start on a Wellington Public Sector Scholarship

Most of our qualifications can be started either full or part time in Trimester 2. Some are designed to be started in Trimester 1 though, so for these qualifications, starting in Trimester 2 may mean you need to start your study part time, or that it will take longer to achieve your qualification.