Eastland Group Tertiary Engineering Scholarships 2023

Eastland Group

Tairāwhiti/Bay of Plenty

Apply by 31 October 2022

Each year, we award $5,000 annual scholarships to several local engineering students to support them in their studies.

We may also provide the opportunity to have paid holiday work over the summer at one or more Eastland Group businesses, including Eastland Port and Eastland Generation.

Is this you?

To be eligible for a scholarship, you’ll be:

  • A tertiary student in your first, second or third year of study, or a school leaver starting university next year.
  • Studying any relevant engineering degree.
  • From Gisborne, Wairoa, the East Coast or (if you’re interested in the geothermal industry) the Bay of Plenty.
  • A New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand.

Selection process and key dates

Monday 31 October 2022: Application closing date.

Late November: Interviews with shortlisted candidates.

December: Recipients announced.

Applications will be reviewed and scholarships awarded based on academic achievement, character and leadership qualities, community involvement, and the potential to contribute to the engineering industry in New Zealand.

Apply online now. Visit eastlandcareers.nz/vacancies/ 

You’ll need to attach:

  • A copy of your CV
  • Your education results
  • Written references
  • A one-page budget plan
  • A 350-500 word application essay or a short 1-3 minute video

If you have any questions, please contact peopleandperformance@eastland.nz

Scholarship regulations: 1. Eastland Group reserves the right to suspend or terminate a scholarship if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a student. 2. Eastland Group is not obligated to offer a scholarship if, in any year, there is no candidate of sufficient merit. 3. Scholarship recipient/s will take part in publicity activities as required by Eastland Group. 4. Eastland Group may vary these regulations at any time.

Applications Close: 31 Oct 2022