Ward-Hunter Award in Education at University of Auckland 2026
The Ward‑Hunter Award in Education at the University of Auckland offers a NZD 1,000 partial scholarship for Master’s or Diploma studies in Education, open to all nationalities. Applications for the 2026 round must be submitted by 28 February 2026, and the award is granted to a graduate‑diploma student who has excelled in their first practicum and aims for a teaching career. The scholarship is funded by alumni Tony Ward and Kirsten Hunter in memory of their fathers.
Eligible Degrees
Master's/Postgraduate (Not-STEM field)
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Education
University
The University of Auckland
Ward‑Hunter Award in Education at University of Auckland 2026
The Ward‑Hunter Award in Education provides a NZD 1,000 partial funding scholarship for students pursuing a Master’s or Diploma in Education at the University of Auckland. The award is open to all nationalities and must be applied for by 28 February 2026.
Key Details
- Degree: Masters, Diploma in Education
- Provider: University of Auckland
- Scholarship value: Partial Funding, NZD 1,000
- Deadline: 28 February 2026
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Primary) at the University of Auckland.
- Have completed their first practicum placement.
- Have demonstrated the best all‑round performance in that practicum, as assessed by Professional Supervisor reports.
- Aspire to a career in teaching.
Application Process
There is no direct application. Eligible students are nominated by the university’s Scholarships Office to the external scholarship body.
For more information and to view the official application page, visit the Ward‑Hunter Award in Education page.
The award was established in 2019 by alumni Tony Ward (BCom 1997) and Kirsten Hunter (BA 1998) in memory of their fathers, supporting outstanding students in the field of education.
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