Advance Your IT Career with a Master’s Degree
(Limited Scholarships Available)

A 180-credit scholarship to support high-achieving IT professionals to complete their Master of IT.

Are you ready to take your IT career to the next level? Whitecliffe offers a Master of Information Technology Achievement Scholarships* for the July 2025 intake.

This is a rare opportunity for high-achieving IT professionals to gain a Master’s degree with no tuition fees, develop expertise in Data Science or Cyber Security, and position themselves as future industry leaders.

These scholarships are highly competitive, and seats are limited – apply as soon as possible!

Why Apply?

• New Zealand’s ONLY EC-Council Approved Academic Partner – Gain globally recognised Cyber Security training.
• 100% Tuition Coverage*
• Enhance Your Career – Specialise in high-demand fields like Cyber Security and Data Sciences, including Machine Learning and AI-based research projects during your studies.
• Industry Recognition – Stand out in New Zealand’s growing IT sector

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is for motivated and high-achieving IT professionals who:

• Hold an undergraduate degree in Information Technology
• Have a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0 (or 70%)
• Can show industry contributions and a passion for advancing Data Science or Cyber Security
• Aspire to take on leadership roles in the IT industry
• Have a reference letter from an IT professional or academic supervisor in New Zealand

Application process: Submit the required documents by the deadline.

Applicable study: Master of IT at Whitecliffe Auckland City, Whitecliffe Christchurch, or Whitecliffe Wellington

Closing date: Complete the degree application process before 28th July 2025

For: Course fees

Number on offer: Varies

Value: One year of fees, up to 180 credits of study.

How to Apply?

KEY DEADLINES:

→ Scholarship Application Deadline:  as soon as possible – seats are limited!
→ Full Study Application Deadline: as soon as possible

Application Process:

1. Complete your study application
2. Submit the following documents:→ Proof of ID (passport or birth certificate)
   → Reference letter from an IT professional in New Zealand
   → Personal statement explaining your motivation, career goals, and how you plan to contribute to Data Science or Cyber Security
3. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with  Programme Leader IT
4. If selected, confirm your place by paying the administration fee:– $2,000 non-refundable fee
5. Evidence may be requested for any fee waiver or reduction requests.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – the sooner you apply, the better your chances!

Scholarship Terms + Conditions

• Available only for domestic students who are full-time students and enrolling in the Master of Information Technology (July 2025 intake)
• Scholarships will cover one year of fees, up to 180 credits of study
• Covers tuition fees only (student levies and course-related costs are not included)
• Non-transferable – cannot be redeemed for cash or applied to another programme
• A non-refundable administration fee is required upon enrolment
• The offer of a Whitecliffe College MIT Achievement Scholarship is on the condition that you remain enrolled for the duration of your scholarship. The College retains the right to withdraw the Scholarship from students who: withdraw from enrolment after fee payments have been made, or transfer to another tertiary institution before completion of their master’s qualification.
• To retain your scholarship for your second and third trimesters of study, you must achieve a passing grade in all your courses in your first trimester.
• Should you fail any courses, your Whitecliffe Achievement Scholarship will not cover repeating courses, future enrolments, or re-enrolments.
• Scholarship holders are expected to actively participate in the Faculty during their studies. This could include supporting the writing of funding applications, academic paper preparation, project proposals, industry and sector engagement, or mentoring and student leadership.
• Whitecliffe College can amend or vary these regulations provided that there is no departure from the main purpose of the Scholarship.

Interested? Let’s Talk!

If you have any questions or want to discuss your application, reach out to our friendly admissions team

admissions@whitecliffe.ac.nz

0800 800 300

or

Prof. Dr. Shahbaz Pervez Chattha (PhD, MITPNZ, CITPNZ, MIET, MPEC)
Programme Leader – Postgraduate Study
shahbazp@whitecliffe.ac.nz