Tertiary Scholarships

The FB EEF offers Tertiary Scholarships for the children of New Zealand based Fletcher Building employees undertaking post-high school education.

The Tertiary Scholarship application process for funding for 2026 open on Monday 20th October 2025 and closes on Friday 5th December 2025.

What’s on offer?

For first-year tertiary students - Following the 2024 Government changes relating to first year free fees being cancelled, the Trustees will still support first year scholarships as in previous years.

GST tax invoices will be required from the study provider.

For continuing tertiary students - scholarships for the student-aged children of New Zealand-based permanent employees who are continuing their studies towards their first tertiary qualification at a recognised New Zealand University, Polytechnic or other such educational institution.

The Trustees will still support any applicant that is receiving ‘free fees’ (government funded – starting Jan 2025) in their final year of study.

Who can apply?

The children of all New Zealand-based, permanent employees of Fletcher Building and its subsidiary companies who:

  • are commencing their first year of full-time study towards their first tertiary qualification OR

  • are continuing full-time study towards their first tertiary qualification AND

  • have demonstrated a conscientious approach to learning and personal development through their secondary education and/or initial years of tertiary study AND

  • will be studying on a full-time basis.