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Electricity Engineers' Association Scholarship

Tenure 2026
Opening date 5 June 2026
Closing date 24 July 2026
Value 5000 NZD
Number awarded 1
Provider Electricity Engineers’ Association
Location Christchurch

The Electricity Engineers’ Association established the scholarship in 2026. It supports Engineering students at the Ara Institute of Canterbury (Ara) considering technical or field careers in New Zealand’s electricity supply industry and who are developing relevant capabilities through their course of study.

Eligibility 

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, you must:

  • Be a New Zealand citizen, or permanent resident at the time of application
  • Be a full-time student at Ara enrolled in the final year of a programme for New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (Level 6) (Electrical/ Electronic strand) or Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical strand)

Eligible Programmes

How to Apply

  • Please submit an online application form (click on the application form button below).
  • Provide a personal statement that outlines the special circumstances that make you a candidate for this scholarship. It can include any potential contribution to workforce diversity; how the scholarship will benefit you to complete the studies; your interest in, and potential contribution to technical or field work within the electricity supply sector
  • Provide two referee reports which comment on your ability to succeed in this programme and attest to your character. (Please use the template provided below.) One referee should be from an Ara tutor
  • Provide a copy of your academic transcript to date
Application Form Ara Tutor Referee Character Referee