Horowhenua District Council

Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship - 2025/2026

This is a preview of the Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship 2025/2026 form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship

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Looking for a unique work experience? How about Local Government? The Horowhenua Tertiary Education Scholarship recipient will receive a $1,000 Scholarship and a paid work internship during the 2025-2026 summer break.

Be quick, applications closed on Monday 20 October 2025. 

Are you living in Horowhenua? * Required
Are you a school leaver planning on studying for a tertiary qualification in 2026 or continuing tertiary study in 2026?

Application Does Not Meet Requirements (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Are you living in Horowhenua?" on page 1
  • "Are you a school leaver planning on studying for a tertiary qualification in 2026 or continuing tertiary study in 2026?" on page 1

By selecting ‘No,’ you’ve let us know that your application does not meet the essential requirements. Unfortunately, this means we’re unable to proceed with your application at this stage. If your circumstances change in the future, we encourage you to apply again. Ngā mihi

Before You Begin (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Are you living in Horowhenua?" on page 1
  • "Are you a school leaver planning on studying for a tertiary qualification in 2026 or continuing tertiary study in 2026?" on page 1

You will need electronic copies of the following documents before you can complete your online registration:

  • A Curriculum Vitae (CV) - keep it brief but attach a detailed record of learning
  • A referee’s report commenting on your academic achievements
  • A short letter/synopsis detailing your reasons for applying and why you should be awarded the scholarship (no more than 300 words)
  • Proof of NZ citizenship or permanent residence
  • Copy of academic results
  • Proof of tertiary study enrolment (if initially studying in 2026)