Scholarships

NGA TAWA DIOCESAN YEAR 11 BOARDING SCHOLARSHIP

• Scholarships to support Year 11 boarding students as they enter their NCEA journey 
• Only new year 11 students in 2026 are eligible for this scholarship

For information regarding 2026 Scholarship key dates and eligibility please:

• Download the full 2026 Nga Tawa Scholarship Information Sheet here (pdf)
• Download Scholarship Checklist here (pdf)

For all scholarship applications please supply:

• A covering letter stating the Scholarship(s) you are applying for
• A completed Scholarships checklist form
• Your lattest school report and CAA (Common Assessment Activites) results. 
• Your daughter’s Nga Tawa Diocesan School application form

Your covering letter should succinctly describe your daughter’s interests, activities and achievements in relation to the scholarship you are seeking. For further information or questions relating to 2026 Nga Tawa Diocesan School Scholarships, please email our Enrolments Officer, Tracey Brannelly, at brannellytracey@ngatawa.school.nz.

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION BOARDING ALLOWANCE

A boarding allowance can help students in remote areas or facing other barriers, board from home and focus on their studies. Parents or caregivers have to apply for this allowance and funding is paid directly to schools.

If you are a parent or caregiver, you can find further information here: https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/your-child-at-school/boarding-allowances