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Eastland Generation Scholarship

Scholarship details

Eastland Generation Scholarship
Study levels Bachelor's Degree, Entrance / School Leaver
Value 5000.00
Open date Monday, 29 September 2025
Close date Friday, 31 October 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

Here at Eastland Generation, we鈥檙e renewable energy specialists. We manage geothermal power plants in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, a hydro scheme in Hawke鈥檚 Bay and a utility scale solar farm in Tair膩whiti, with more exciting projects in the pipeline.

We鈥檙e offering a $5,000 scholarship to support a local engineering or science student during their 2026 academic year. In addition, we may provide a paid internship over summer 2026/2027, based at our geothermal stations in Kawerau.

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must be:

鈥 Enrolled as an engineering or science tertiary student, or a high school graduate preparing to start university in 2026.

鈥 Pursuing a relevant engineering or science degree and have a keen interest in renewable energy and the geothermal industry.

鈥 Come from Tair膩whiti or the Eastern Bay of Plenty areas.

鈥 Be a 91视频 citizen or a permanent resident.


Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

鈥 Academic excellence.

鈥 Demonstrated character and leadership qualities.

鈥 Involvement in the community.

鈥 Potential to make a significant contribution to the engineering or science industries in 91视频.


Your application should include the following:

鈥 A well-structured CV highlighting your academic and extracurricular achievements.

鈥 Transcript or summary of your educational results.

鈥 Written references that provide insights into your character and potential.

鈥 A one-page budget plan demonstrating your financial responsibility and how you would use the scholarship.

鈥 A 350 - 500 word application essay or 3 鈥 5 minute video explaining your passion for engineering or science and the geothermal industry, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.


Application deadline: October 31 2025

鈥 Interviews with shortlisted candidates will take place in late November and early December.

鈥 Scholarship recipient/s will be announced in December.

We look forward to receiving your application and helping you pursue your ambitions in engineering or science. Eastland Generation is committed to supporting local talent and investing in the future of our communities. 

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch: [email protected]

Scholarship terms and conditions: 1 Eastland Generation reserves the right to suspend or terminate a scholarship if it receives an unsatisfactory report on the progress of a student. 2 Eastland Generation is not obligated to o er a scholarship if, in any year, there is no candidate of sufficient merit. 3 Scholarship recipient/s will take part in publicity activities as required by Eastland Generation. 4 Eastland Generation may vary these terms and conditions at any time.

How To Apply

If you have any questions or need further information, please get in touch: [email protected] or apply via https://eastlandgeneration.elmotalent.co.nz/careers/generation/job/view/72

What you receive

We鈥檙e offering a $5,000 scholarship to support a local engineering or science student during their 2026 academic year. In addition, we may provide a paid internship over summer 2026/2027, based at our geothermal stations in Kawerau.

Entry requirements

Your application should include the following:

鈥 A well-structured CV highlighting your academic and extracurricular achievements.

鈥 Transcript or summary of your educational results.

鈥 Written references that provide insights into your character and potential.

鈥 A one-page budget plan demonstrating your financial responsibility and how you would use the scholarship.

鈥 A 350 - 500 word application essay or 3 鈥 5 minute video explaining your passion for engineering or science and the geothermal industry, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.