IPWEA Student Advancement Scholarship

An annual scholarship helping Student Members attend key industry conferences and grow their professional networks.

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About the Scholarship

Through the IPWEA Student Member Advancement Scholarship, IPWEA intends to support a student member to gain access to our industry leading conference events, supporting learning and growth, and the develop of relevant networks within the public works sector.

Apply:

Applications for 2026 are now open!

Click here to apply.

Eligibility Conditions

You should be a current Student Member of IPWEA Aotearoa/New Zealand at the time of application.

To learn more about our Student Membership, please visit this page.

What’s Included?

Complimentary Registration

One complimentary registration for New Zealand Public Works Forum 2026

What’s Not Included?

Personal Cost Responsibility

Any costs beyond the free registration (travel, accommodation etc) will not be covered by IPWEA.

Membership Benefits

Learn about all the benefits of becoming a student member of IPWEA Aotearoa/New Zealand.

Member Discounts

Get exclusive member only discounts on various IPWEA events.

Discounts on our asset management pathway courses.

Discounts across our training offerings such as webinars.

Discounts on our international conference events like IPWC.

Free Membership

Becoming a student member is totally free of charge. No hidden fee or additional costs.

IPWEA Post-Nominals

IPWEA Members are eligible to use our post-nominals helping you stand out to employers and peers.

Expanded Eligibility

Get access to exclusive events which are reserved for IPWEA members only.

Be eligible for overseas study tour fellowships.

Submit nomination for Excellence Awards.

Get voting rights in IPWEA Annual General Meetings.

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Young IPWEA

The Young IPWEA community was created to support, develop and advocate for young members of IPWEA enabling them to realise their full potential in leading public works and services, infrastructure planning, delivery and operations.

Whether you're a student, graduate or early-career professional, Young IPWEA provides the support, resources and the opportunity to help you grow, connect and make an impact in the industry. Check out the new YIPWEA community hub.

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