Awards for Gifted Learners

Encourage them to apply for the Awards for Gifted Learners to support their learning or pursue their passion. Gifted learners in early learning up to school leaving age can apply for these awards. Funding of up to $2,500 can be awarded to a student or up to $5,000 to a group of students. Applications for 2023 open on 1 September and close on 9 October.

We also have two types of awards available for teachers:

The Awards for Teachers of Gifted Learners are for teachers currently working in early learning, primary or secondary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand. Funding of up to $2,500 can be awarded to an individual teacher or up to $6,000 to a group of teachers, to support them in enhancing their skills so they can better support gifted learners. Applications for 2023 open on 2 October and close on 5 November.

Study awards are available to support teachers undertaking the Massey University Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (Gifted Education). Applications for 2023 close on 12 September.

For queries about any of these awards, email [email protected].