Gifted Study Award

We do not accept late applications.

You must apply to study the diploma at Massey University at the same time you apply to us for the award.

Check Massey University's application dates on their website.

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Gifted) – Massey University

What the award covers

• a contribution towards your travel and accommodation to attend block courses
• the full amount for your domestic tuition fees (paid to Massey University)
• an employer contribution to cover teacher release time for up to 50 study leave days per year.

If you are employed part-time, your study leave days will be based on (pro-rata) your full-time equivalent status.

Who can apply

Teachers and kaiako who have experience with tamariki | children and rangatahi | young people who are gifted can apply.

You must be:

• a registered teacher with a current practicing certificate at a state or state-integrated school, or
• a registered teacher with a current practicing certificate in a registered early childhood service.

We will give priority to applicants who are responsible for planning, teaching and learning in early learning, schools and kura. These must include a diverse student group, including students who are gifted or need additional support.

You will need:

• a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in schools as a registered teacher
• the approval and support from your employer
• rights to live and work in New Zealand
• hold a relevant professional qualification such as a Bachelor of Education or equivalent.

If you are unsure about whether you have an equivalent qualification, contact Massey University.

Contact us – Massey University

Who cannot apply

You cannot get this award if you:

• are employed in a relieving position
• are not accepted into Massey University's Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Gifted) Education
• have already received a study award and failed the course.

How to apply

Applications are now closed.