Rawlinsons Ara Scholarship
| Value | $5,000 |
| Tenure | 2026 |
| Opening date | 20 July 2026 |
| Closing date | 13 September 2026 |
| Provider | Rawlinsons Ltd |
| Location | Christchurch |
$5000 to help an Ara Construction (Quantity Surveying) student continue their studies, plus a paid summer placement with Rawlinsons and potentially a full-time role with the company.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this scholarship you must:
- Be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident at the time of application
- Be a current, full-time student of the Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying) at Ara OR Be a current, full-time student of New Zealand Diploma in Quantity Surveying at Ara.
- Have completed at least one year study at Ara
- Not already employed as a quantity surveyor
- Be committed to undertaking a summer placement with Rawlinsons
NB: You may be required to attend an interview with the selection committee
Grant funds will be transferred to successful candidates once their second year enrolment is complete and fees fully paid.
Additional Information
To apply for this scholarship, you must provide a personal statement that includes:
- A short biography about you, your background, interests and personal aspirations
- Interest in Construction
- Past academic achievements
- Brief outline of your hobbies and interests
- Future aspirations and goals
- The use to which you will put this scholarship if awarded
How to Apply
- Please submit an application form (click on the application form button below).
- Provide a personal statement to reflect the special circumstances that make you a candidate for this scholarship.
- Provide two referee reports, which comment on your ability to succeed in this programme and attest to your character. One referee report must be from an Ara tutor. (Please use the templates provided below.)
- Provide your academic transcript to date.
- Provide an example of your project work at Ara, along with drawings and/or photos (where applicable).