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MITO Alumni Advanced Technical

About this scholarship

The MITO Alumni Advanced Technical scholarships cover the training fee for for a Level 5 programme, commencing in 2027.

Applicants can apply for one of the following: Collision Repair Level 5, Light Automotive Engineering Level 5, Heavy Automotive Engineering Level 5, or Automotive Electrical Engineering Level 5.

Applicants must have completed a MITO automotive apprenticeship to be eligible. Multiple scholarships are available across four categories:

  • MITO Alumni Advanced Technical Scholarships
  • MITO Alumni Advanced Technical Scholarships—Māori
  • MITO Alumni Advanced Technical Scholarships—Pacific Peoples
  • MITO Alumni Advanced Technical Scholarships—Women

Applications close 5pm, 11 December 2026.

Please note: Applying on the final days is at your own risk, as incomplete or incorrect applications may not allow time for missing information to be provided and may be deemed ineligible.

Terms and conditions

NOTE: Please ensure you fill out the below form correctly, including ensuring the date fields are filled out as required, evidence documentation is in Word, PDF, or JPEG format and under 5MB, and the Spam Protection check box is ticked.

Required documents

Before you complete the application form, please ensure you have the following documents ready to upload.

  • A letter from you outlining how the scholarship is going to help you achieve your career goals, benefit your workplace, and how you will manage the balance between study and work
  • Letter of permission/support from your employer, confirming the date you started employment, that you are working full-time, and why they support your scholarship application
  • Your CV containing information about your employment history 
  • Evidence of your New Zealand citizenship or residency (only a passport, birth certificate, or residence visa is accepted). If you hold a visa, please provide a copy of both your visa and passport.
  • Evidence of your completed MITO qualification.

MITO Alumni Advanced Technical scholarship application

Applicant's details

Date of birth

Scholarship information

Note: the following fields are required for your application to be considered.
Date completed

Employer's details

Please upload the following documents (in pdf, word or jpeg format and under 5 MB).

Personal declaration

(to be completed by the applicant)
Application date.

More information

Inspiring Futures Foundation Scholarships, proudly presented by MITO

The Inspiring Futures Foundation (IFF) provides grants for training, education, and skills development for people working in New Zealand’s trades and technical industries.

All recipients receive advisory support from MITO throughout their training.

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Hear from previous recipients

With four MITO programmes and over a decade of industry experience, Zahid Koya's career exemplifies the rewards of hard work and continuous learning. He was awarded a 2023 MITO Alumni Advanced Technical scholarship to complete the New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering (Level 5).

Story When hard work meets opportunity

Zahid Tile