QRC 2027 Scholarships – closed
Are you enthusiastic about the hospitality and tourism industry and want to study in Queenstown?
QRC awards four National Scholarships each year; two will be awarded to students wishing to study for a Hospitality Management Diploma and two for the Adventure Tourism Management Diploma. Our scholarships are based on merit and a true desire to be part of the industry. Find out more about our tourism scholarships below!
SixStar 2027 Scholarships – will close on Friday 16th October 2026
SixStar provides study and training scholarships every year to help those passionate about a career in hospitality, hotel management, tourism or culinary to achieve their dreams.
QRC Queenstown 2027 National Scholarships NZ
The QRC National Scholarships are valued at $6,000 and will be used towards the cost of a student’s first year Diploma tuition fee.
The scholarships are for students who have applied to begin their study at QRC in the January, April, July or October intakes in 2027.
- Enthusiasm for the industry: the desire to pursue a career in hospitality or adventure tourism.
- Commitment and professionalism: a motivation to succeed academically, be a QRC Ambassador and leader for our student body.
- Personal excellence: a good academic record and demonstrated achievement in a range of extracurricular, sporting, community and leadership activities.
The above provides great direction for your individual NZ scholarship application.
Scholarships are open to Citizens or Permanent Residents of New Zealand.
To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, a diploma application for study at the QRC Queenstown campus in 2027 must be submitted in 2026 and prior to the scholarship closing date.
QRC National Scholarship Application Process:
Step 1: Complete your Diploma Application
Step 2: Complete the Scholarship Application Form
Step 3: Closed – Friday, 18th September 2026
Step 4: Shortlisted applicants will be notified and successful applicants will be asked to submit a short video (3 minutes or less) to essentially showcase who you are.
Step 5: Final Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to be interviewed. We will request referees / testimonials from shortlisted applicants at this stage.
SUCCESSFUL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
Make sure to read and understand the Scholarship T&C’s
Receiving a scholarship gave me the confidence to pursue my passion for hospitality. Through my journey at QRC, I’ve formed lifelong friendships and had the incredible opportunity to intern at Blanket Bay - an experience that’s helped shape both my career and who I am today.
The QRC scholarship supported my studies and relieved some of my student loans, allowing me to venture to Australia and work on Hayman Island. I enjoyed a great work-life balance while gaining experience in the stunning Whitsundays. It made me truly appreciate the opportunities that come from hard work and support.
Being a scholarship recipient opened many doors for my 9-month internship. You would be crazy not to apply for it!
SixStar Hospitality Scholarship
SixStar is funded by the Philanthropic Charitable Trust – a group of New Zealand hospitality industry leaders who want to help create more stars to raise professional standards and take the industry forward! The scholarship is for those studying the Diploma in Hospitality Management and Diploma in Adventure Tourism Management in 2027.
Scholarship applications will close on Friday 16th October 2026.
The scholarship amount varies and will be offset against tuition fees. Scholarships for successful applicants are paid directly to QRC.
Each year SixStar provides a limited number of scholarships to students who need financial support to study a programme preparing for a career in hospitality, hotel management, tourism or culinary.
To be considered for a SixStar Scholarship, applicants need to meet the following criteria:
- Be a New Zealand citizen, New Zealand permanent resident, or have refugee status.
- Be accepted into an approved Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism or Culinary programme, preferably with an overall Merit or Excellence endorsement at the NCEA level required for their chosen study programme.
- Provide proof of financial need by submitting approval of their StudyLink Allowance or equivalent evidence of financial need (where a StudyLink Allowance is not available through the training provider), and also submit a detailed budget plan for the entire duration of their study programme.
- Demonstrate motivation and commitment through a personal statement outlining why this programme of study has been chosen, industry and work experience, leadership roles and other engagement such as extracurricular activities or community involvement.
- Provide a reference submitted by their current workplace manager or secondary school.
Applicants must apply online and upload all required documents and additional forms prior to the application deadline. Additional information may be required to inform the selection process. This will be communicated via email.
For 2027 SixStar Scholarships the closing date will be Friday 16 October 2026.
to be eligible for a Six Star Scholarship:
- You need to be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident or have Refugee Status
- Students will enrol in the QRC level 6 Diploma in Hospitality Mangement or Diploma in Adventure Toruism Mangement in any of the 4 intakes in 2027.
- Students have not yet commenced their studies.
Follow this link to the SixStar website: https://www.philanthropictrust.org.nz/how-it-works
Scholarship applications will close on Friday 16th October 2026.
For more information about the SixStar Shcolarship please email: info@sixstar.org.nz
Further questions?
You can email admissions@qrc.ac.nz
