Why not get ESITO to help fund your studies towards a career in the electricity supply industry?
Applications are now open for study in 2011.
If you're looking for a career full of opportunity in an exciting industry which is constantly developing, an ESITO Scholarship could be your first step to success. These scholarships provide financial assistance, one-to-one industry support, industry site visits and assistance with arrangement of holiday employment wherever possible.
So if you are going to train toward a career in the electricity supply industry, why not ask ESITO to pay for it?
Scholarship applications are open from 1 August- 31 October 2010 for the following academic y
ear.
Scholarships are available for the following courses:
Pre-Trade Course
The ESITO Pre-trade Level 2 course leads to the National Certificate in Electricity Supply. It covers workshop practices, electrical knowledge, safe working practices, mechanical fundamentals and specific electricity supply industry skills. The course also provide students with marketable skills to help them gain apprenticeships in the industry. It is offered at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology in Christchurch, Waikato Institute of Technology in Hamilton and Manukau Institute of Technology in Auckland.
National Diploma in Engineering (Electrotechnology) (Level 6)
This can be undertaken at a number of polytechnics and is designed to be achieved either as a two-year, full-time programme or as a part-time course over a longer timeframe. The diploma caters for individuals wanting to prepare for engineering technician roles in the electricity supply industry. Applicants must be planning to study subjects that relate to the electricity supply industry (such as power engineering or industrial measurement and control).
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
A three year applied engineering degree programme that leads to engineering technologist roles. The degree is offered at a number of polytechnics and some universities around the country and has a practical focus. There is a variety of specialisations available. The specialisation chosen must be relevant to the electricity supply industry.
Bachelor of Engineering
This degree enables the graduate to embark on a wide range of career paths such as design, consulting, product development and research in the electricity supply industry. It is offered throughout the country at universities and some polytechnics. Scholarships are available for engineering degrees that are in an area of study relevant to the electricity supply industry.
Eligibility
- 16 years old or over
- New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- Applying to study a course related to the electricity supply industry (see above)
- A minimum of two scholarships are targeted each year for Maori students
- A minimum of two scholarships are targeted each year for Pacific Island students
- A minimum of two scholarships are targed each year for female applicants
Application Form
Please apply on the application form and remember to include ALL documents requested.
ESITO Scholarship application form
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Applicants from the Eastern Bay of Plenty will also have their scholarship forwarded to the Eastern Bay Energy Trust to be considered for their scholarship programme. Please see their advertisement below.
Eastern Bay Energy Trust Scholarships.Eastern Bay Energy Trust Scholarships advert
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Horizon Energy Scholarship for 2011
Horizon Energy Scholarship
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See what previous scholarship candidate, Simon Berghan, is doing now. Click here.
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16 scholarships awarded in 2010
Congratulations to all recipients and good luck for your studies this year! |
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Pre Trade Course in Electricity Supply
Uraya Beazley, Dennis Chong, Richard Franklin, David Garraway, Samuel Hall, Zigmas Inta, Manase Mafi, Praveen Momoisea, Phillip Pullin, Lyon Skelton |
Engineering degree
James Butcher, Philip Clements, Aidan Cudmore, Olivia Davidson, Torry Hanson, Thomas Houston |
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