Prime Minister’s Scholarship

Prime Minister’s Scholarships support athletes, coaches, support team members, and officials to gain educational or professional qualifications while continuing in the sport.

The Prime Minister’s Application Portal for 2023 is now open and applications close at 5pm, November 30th. High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) is responsible for the administration of the programme – click here for more information and to apply.

Athletes
Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarships allow athletes to undertake tertiary study and vocational qualifications while pursuing elite level sport at the same time. Click here to see the Prime Minister’s Athlete Scholarship Memo.

Coaches
Prime Minister’s Coach Scholarships help fund the professional development of high performance coaches.

Officials
The Prime Minister’s Officials’ Scholarship programme develops the skills of Kiwis officiating at pinnacle events.

Support Teams
Scholarships are available to support team members so they can develop skills that add to New Zealand’s performance at the elite level.