Electra Ara Ki Te Mahi Future Engineer's Scholarship
09/09/2025
14/10/2025
Scholarship
Remote
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Are you a Year 13 student from Kāpiti or Horowhenua with plans to study electrical engineering? Kick-start your future with Electra’s $5,000 scholarship.
About Us
We are a progressive and innovative trust owned electricity distribution business at the heart of the Horowhenua and Kāpiti communities. For over 100 years, we have proudly served our customers, powering homes, businesses, and futures while prioritising safety, reliability, and a positive customer experience. The wellbeing of our team members is paramount, and we are committed to ensuring our people go home safe every day. Our people are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and connected, driving innovation and sustainable growth alongside the regions we serve.
At Electra, our values guide everything we do.
We care about our people - we keep people safe and well, uphold their mana and support their growth. We do the right thing - we act with integrity in everything we do, building trust with each other and our community. We think about our future - we focus on solutions that shape a better tomorrow for our company, community and the environment. We are one team - we are inclusive, share ideas and work together to achieve excellence for our community.
Job Description
Electra Ara Ki Te Mahi Future Engineer's Scholarship
Purpose
This scholarship supports undergraduates seeking a career in the Electrical Industry, promoting study in Electrical Engineering programmes.
Eligibility Criteria
Year 13 Students from the Electra service area (Paekākāriki to Foxton),
Planning to enrol in an electrical engineering programme for 2026.
Application Process
The application process asks for applicant details, proof of study plans, NCEA results, and a short 500 words or less, note about why the applicant should receive the scholarship.
Selection Criteria
In making recommendations, the selection committee considers the following:
Demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, electrical and electronic engineering and electric power engineering, indicating the potential to contribute to the electric power engineering industry in Electra and Aotearoa New Zealand
Quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or in equivalent qualifications for admission to higher learning.
General character, leadership potential, communication and social skills.
Electra is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our industry.
The selection committee may choose to interview applicants to assess the criteria above.
Scholarship Value and Payment Schedule
The scholarship provides financial assistance at a value of $5,000.
The scholarship is paid by direct credit to the recipient’s nominated New Zealand bank account once enrolment is confirmed and after the final withdrawal date in the first semester (the date on which a student may still receive a full refund for withdrawal).
Conditions
The scholarship must be taken up in Semester 1 of 2026.
By accepting the scholarship, recipients indicate that they are willing to engage from time to time in Electra marketing activities, and their details may be used by Electra for its purposes.
The recipient agrees to have a six-monthly check in on how their studies are progressing.
Desired Skills and Experience
Demonstrated commitment to, or interest in, electrical and electronic engineering and electric power engineering, indicating the potential to contribute to the electric power engineering industry in Electra and Aotearoa New Zealand
Quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or in equivalent qualifications for admission to higher learning.
General character, leadership potential, communication and social skills.
applicant originates in the Electra service area of Paekākāriki to Foxton.
How to apply
Submit your application with:
Your details and proof of study plans
NCEA results
A short note (max 500 words) telling us why you should be the recipient.
