ECC Conference 2026:
The Power of Choice
Navigating challenges, building bright futures
Scholarships
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Conference Scholarships
for ECE Teachers in Training
Attend New Zealand's premium conference for ECE professionals and kickstart your career in early childhood.
About the Scholarships
The Early Childhood Council (ECC) is proud to be offering 3 scholarships for our 2026 conference 'The Power of Choice'. This is the third year that we are offering scholarships for our annual conference and we are excited to continue supporting the future generation of kaiako in Aotearoa.
We want to acknowledge the hard work our teachers in training have dedicated to their futures and to the future of the profession. The conference is an invaluable opportunity for teachers in training to access leading professional development and network with potential employers and colleagues.
The scholarship includes full registration for the two-day conference programme. It does not include additional events like Gala Dinner or travel and accommodation expenses.
Applicant Criteria
Applicants must currently be enrolled in an early childhood education course, in an accredited teacher training programme or currently be enrolled with a tertiary education provider for the purpose of obtaining a degree or higher early childhood qualification
Applicants must be a New Zealand citizen, resident or hold a valid work or study visa
Applicants must be available to attend ECC’s Conference in Te Whanganui-a-tara on 31 July & 1 August, either for part or entirety of the event
One scholarship will be reserved for a Māori/Pasifika applicant.
Professional Development at the Conference
We're proud to host a unique programme filled with keynote speakers, practical workshops and exciting panels. All of our sessions are tailored specifically for the ECE sector and many are exclusive to the conference.
Don't miss out on the biggest ECE event of the year!
The ECC conference is the largest gathering of ECE professionals in New Zealand. As the largest of its kind in the country, we bring together passionate leaders, teachers and experts from across the sector for an event which you can't afford to miss.
Phone: 0800 742 742
Email: admin@ecc.org.nz
Floor 1, Petherick Tower,
38 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington
PO Box 5649, Wellington 6140,
New Zealand