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Financial support

Find our what support is available to your business to help with the development of your apprentices and trainees.

Apprenticeship Boost

Apprenticeship Boost is a $500 a month payment to eligible employers of apprentices in their first year of training. 

The targeted occupations that are eligible for Apprenticeship Boost from 1 January 2025 include Automotive Engineering and Technology (which includes commercial road transport), Process and Resources Engineering (which includes extractives and drilling), and Other Engineering and Technology (which includes gas).

This means that all MITO apprenticeship programmes will continue to be supported by Apprenticeship Boost.

This scheme is administered by the Ministry of Social Development with the Work and Income website providing more details. Please direct all questions to the Ministry of Social Development: apprenticeship_boost@msd.govt.nz.

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Annual Scholarships

MITO proudly presents the Inspiring Futures Foundation scholarships, supporting aspiring and current learners to progress their skills and knowledge. 

This scholarship programme contributes funding towards apprenticeships, training programmes, and business management qualifications.

Previous recipients have used their scholarships to help fund apprenticeships, graduate business diplomas, advanced technical programmes, and management courses.

Inspiring Futures Foundation

2026 scholarship recipients

Congratulations to all our 2026 scholarship recipients!

182 incredible individuals from across New Zealand have been awarded a 2026 MITO/IFF scholarship, supporting motivated people taking their next step—whether they’re new to the trades, recently qualified, or experienced workers looking to upskill.

Read more and view the full list of recipients.

2026 scholarship recipients

Matariki scholarships

Each year, MITO Training Advisors nominate outstanding graduates or potential learners for a Matariki Scholarship, which covers study towards either the New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) or MITO’s Electric Vehicle Automotive Engineering programme.

Recipients are selected based on a range of factors, including their passion for their industry, and desire to further develop their skills and careers.

Matariki scholarship recipients

MITO is proud to award 100 individuals with a 2026 Matariki Scholarship. 

Read more and view the full list of recipients.

2026 Matariki scholarship recipients

Fees free

Fees Free may be available for some learners completing an eligible programme in 2026.

For the most up-to-date information, including eligibility criteria, visit Fees Free—Inland Revenue.

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