Toloa Scholarships aim to encourage Pacific students to pursue learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The scholarships were available at both secondary and tertiary levels, along with a community fund to foster STEM engagement across Pacific communities.
Applications for 2025 Toloa Scholarships are now closed.
We are currently reviewing applications and will notify successful applicants once the process is complete.
How much financial assistance is provided
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Secondary students will receive $1,000(excluding GST) towards their school fees, school uniforms, stationery, STEM school trips, and STEM programmes/courses organised by your school. This year’s secondary scholarships will no longer include digital devices as part of the non-monetary benefits, unlike in previous years.
- Tertiary students in STEM courses can receive up to $10,000 for one year of full-time study. This may cover tuition, compulsory course- related costs, accommodation expenses for university halls, and for PhD students, research or fieldwork expenses.
Eligibility criteria
The scholarships were open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of Pacific Islands descent.
Secondary Students
To be eligible, applicants needed to:
- demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to Pacific culture, languages, identities, and communities
- be enrolled in a New Zealand secondary school, alternative education or verified home school
- provide school reports and academic results from the past 12 months (2024 academic year)
- be enrolled in at least two STEM subjects for Year 9/10 and three STEM subjects for Year 11-13 in 2025 academic year. Evidence was required for Year 11-13 students.
Tertiary Students
To be eligible, applicants needed to:
- demonstrate a genuine interest and commitment to Pacific culture, languages, identities, and communities
- be enrolled full-time in a STEM-related programme in 2025 and have provided proof of enrolment.
Get in touch
For any questions about applications, contact the Le Va team by emailing [email protected]
Toloa Scholarship recipients
Find lists of previous scholarship recipients:
Toloa Scholarship Recipients 2024
