Pan Pac - EIT Engineering Scholarship

Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd has been adding value to natural resources for over 50 years. Around 80% of its forests are on iwi-owned land, and the company exports high quality lumber and pulp to over 30 countries. Pan Pac provides employment directly and indirectly to over 3,000 people, while its state-of-the-art mill operations provides meaningful career opportunities for engineering trades. Pan Pac also makes a significant contribution to the community through sponsorship and environmental initiatives.

The Pan Pac - EIT Engineering Scholarship has been established to support students entering full-time tertiary study in the trades fields of electrical and mechanical engineering at EIT Hawke’s Bay. This scholarship aims to reduce financial barriers and encourage students to pursue careers in these essential industries.

This scholarship is to be awarded to one student annually to the monetary value of $2,500.

Applications open: 1st February 2026
Applications close: 15th March 2026

Eligibility criteria:
- New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- New first year, full-time student
- Enrolled in either the Certificate in Electrical Pre-trade (level 3) or Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (level 3) at EIT Hawke's Bay.
Your submission must include:

A written response "About You" addressing the following:
- Explain what interests you about your chosen trade, and what or who as inspired you to pursue it.
- Describe your future career plans or goals within your chosen field.
- Discuss any financial or personal challenges you face and how this scholarship would help you overcome these barriers.
Two letters of support:
We recommend providing two letters of support — ideally, one from your school and the other from work or a community organisation.

Examples of suitable referees include:
- Your previous high school (Careers Advisor, Dean, or teacher who knew you well)
- Your previous or current employer (paid, voluntary or work experience)
- A member of the community, e.g., church, sports team, club, or community organisation you are part of
The letter of support should highlight your overall calibre, including your personal qualities, strengths, leadership potential, and attitude towards work or study. It should also outline any contributions or achievements you have made — whether in academic, workplace, extracurricular, or community settings — and explain why your referee supports your scholarship application and considers you likely to succeed in your studies and future career in the industry.

Students may provide two referees outside of school if needed.

Application outcome:
The granting of the scholarship will be assessed by a panel comprising of members of the Ōtātara Trust.

All applicants will be notified on the outcome of their application by phone and/or email prior to the mid-semester break in April 2026.

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact:

Maree Diamond
Phone: 06 830 1108
Email: mdiamond@eit.ac.nz

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The scholarship panel has absolute discretion to determine the allocation of grants and their decision is not contestable.
2. Any grant awarded will only become payable upon the confirmed enrolment of the applicant in the course of study indicated in this application.
3. If it is subsequently found that any information provided in this application is false the applicant shall be required to refund the grant paid.
4. If the scholarship recipient withdraw or are expelled from their course of study they will be required to refund the grant paid unless special dispensation is granted by the Eastern Institute of Technology or Ōtātara Trust Inc.
I hereby declare that all the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.I have read, understood and accept the terms and conditions of the Pan Pac - EIT Engineering Scholarship as specified in this application.I am a New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident.
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