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Ministry of Education New Zealand
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The learning support study awards are now open to teachers, early childhood educators, and learning support coordinators currently employed in New Zealand schools, kura and early learning services.

Funding is provided for tuition, some study leave days, and contributions to travel costs.

The Massey University postgraduate specialist teaching programmes you can apply for are:

  • Blind and Low Vision
  • Complex Educational Needs
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Early Intervention
  • Gifted Education
  • Resource Teachers Learning and Behaviour (RTLB).

These distance learning courses mean you can study while you teach, putting theory into practice as you go.

Help make learning more inclusive and effective for every child.

To apply for a learning support study award, and see application details and eligibility, go to the page below.

Learning support study awards

Information

Applications are open now.

Application close on Friday 12 September 2025.

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More information

For any questions | pātai, contact Education Workforce.

Email: [email protected]

Massey University has more information about the Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (PGDipSpecTchg).

Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching (PGDipSpecTchg) – Massey University