Pūtea Āwhina Scholarships

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He waka eke noa - a canoe on which all can embark

We think it’s important to make our events accessible. By providing scholarships for our conference, we hope to include people who can bring unique perspectives to SCANZ as well as benefit from connecting with a friendly network of communicators. 

If you are an individual or business who would like to sponsor a scholarship place, please email us.

Who is eligible? 

We are committed to supporting members of communities that are underserved or underrepresented in science communication. You do not need to be an existing SCANZ member to apply for a scholarship to this conference.

What is provided? 

Scholarship awardees will receive: 

  • complimentary rēhitatanga registration for the entire SCANZ conference (includes social events)

  • (if applicable) up to $500 NZD toward your hāereere travel and/or wāhi noho accommodation.

  • connection with an existing SCANZ member to help facilitate whakawhanaungatanga networking. We recognise that not everyone are extroverts!

We can cater for a broad range of accessibility and dietary needs – just let us know.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for a Conference Scholarship, please complete this application form. We ask for some background information, your involvement with science communications, and what perspectives you can bring to our event.

Applications close at 5:00pm on 30 April 2026.

Recipients will be notified by mid-May.