2026 MITO and Inspiring Futures Foundation scholarships

2026 MITO and Inspiring Futures Foundation scholarships

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MITO, in partnership with the Inspiring Futures Foundation (IFF), is now welcoming applications for their 2026 scholarship programme. 
Multiple scholarships will be awarded across 20 categories, offering a valuable opportunity to support professional development and recognise potential within your workforce, future proofing the industry for years to come.

What’s available:
• Financial assistance for training and qualifications.
• Recognition of employee commitment and capability.
• Scholarships for a range of disciplines.

Previous scholarship recipients have used these scholarships to develop their skills and knowledge, specialise in particular fields, and support their career development goals. All recipients receive advisory support from MITO throughout their training. 

Categories on offer:
• Janet Lane MNZM
• Clyde Cunningham QSM Memorial
• Sandy Fraser Memorial

• Business Skills
• Business Skills – Māori
• Business Skills – Pacific Peoples

• Alumni Advanced Technical
• Alumni Advanced Technical – Māori
• Alumni Advanced Technical – Pacific Peoples
• Alumni Advanced Technical – Women
• Alumni Electric Vehicle
• Alumni Electric Vehicle – Māori
• Alumni Electric Vehicle – Pacific Peoples
• Alumni Electric Vehicle – Women

• KickStart
• KickStart – Māori
• KickStart – Pacific Peoples
• KickStart – Women
• New Start – Advanced Technical
• New Start – Electric Vehicle
Encourage your team to apply and take the next step in their career journey. Applications close 5pm 15 December.
Learn more and apply at mito.nz/scholarships.

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