About reviews and reconsiderations
You can apply for a review or reconsideration of your New Zealand Scholarship results.
Timeframe for applications
Applications for reviews will open once your assessed exam scripts and results are available, from 8 February 2024.
You need to apply for a review or reconsideration of 2023 NZ Scholarship results by 8 March 2024.
When to request a review
If you think an assessment that you completed is missing some or all of its content, or a grade score has been calculated or reported incorrectly, you will need to apply for a review.
A review does not involve re-marking and there is no charge.
When to request a reconsideration
If you think your Scholarship assessment has not been marked correctly, you can apply for a reconsideration. This involves reassessing all answers in the assessment.
For assessments where you've received your materials, you will need to include these in your application for a review or reconsideration.
New Zealand Scholarship reconsiderations cost $30.70 per standard (subject).
On this page
Applying for a review
You can apply for a review by following these steps:
1. Download and print the personalised Request Review application
You'll find this application form in your student login.
2. Read and complete the relevant sections of the form
3. Sign the form
The form must be signed by the student or a nominated person. If a nominated person is signing on a student's behalf NZQA needs written advice from the student as authorisation.
4. Include all booklets, portfolios or schedules that you want reviewed
Note these exceptions:
New Zealand Scholarship Media Studies (digital exam only)
You don't have to return any materials if the exam was completed online. Email the completed form to reviews@nzqa.govt.nz.
New Zealand Scholarship Health and PE, Dance, Drama, Music
No materials required. Email the completed form to reviews@nzqa.govt.nz.
New Zealand Scholarship Visual Arts
You must include your Performance Summary Cards (do not send your portfolio or workbook).
5. Post your application to us
Your entire application must be received at NZQA by Thursday, 9 March 2023. Post information to:
NZQANCEA Reviews
PO Box 160
Wellington
Your application won't be processed if it isn't received by NZQA's due date, or if you apply for a review using a reconsideration application form.
Applying for a reconsideration
You should seek advice from your school before deciding whether to apply for a reconsideration for NZ Scholarship subjects.
1. Log in and complete the reconsideration form
Log in to your student login and select Request Reconsideration for NZQA Examination Results. You will be instructed how to complete your application at each step.
The link won't be available until after the marked exams have been made available to students.
2. Print out the order confirmation screen and gather your materials
Print out a copy of the order confirmation screen and gather together the following applicable materials:
Music
Written material. The CD is held at NZQA.
Design and Visual Communication (DVC)
Your portfolio.
Technology
Your folder.
Visual Arts
Do not send your actual portfolio. Please send us:
- your workbook plus 4 x A4 photos – one per portfolio panel and one of the entire portfolio
- the authenticity declaration section on your printed application form which has been completed by your Visual Arts teacher. This form must be enclosed with your submission.
Health and Physical Education (PE)
NZQA has retained your report. Nothing further needs to be sent.
Dance
NZQA has your workbook and CD. Nothing further needs to be sent.
Drama
NZQA has your annotated text and video submission. Nothing further needs to be sent.
Media Studies (digital exam only)
NZQA has access to your digital script. Nothing further needs to be sent.
All other subjects
Send us your Scholarship booklet.
3. Post your application and materials to us
Your entire application must be received at NZQA by Thursday, 9 March 2023.
Post your application to:
NZQA
New Zealand Scholarship Reconsiderations
PO Box 160
Wellington
Your application won't be processed if your material isn't received by NZQA's due date, or if you apply for a reconsideration using a review application form.
Fees for a reconsideration
New Zealand Scholarship reconsiderations cost $30.70 per standard (subject).
Fee waivers
Fees for reconsiderations will be waived for students:
- whose parent or guardian (or a person with relevant care responsibilities) is receiving a Work and Income or Study Link benefit; or
- where the family income would entitle the family to receive a community services card.
The reconsideration fee waiver application form is available through your student login.
Additional fees and refunds
Additional fees may occur for the return of materials by courier.
The application fee will be refunded if the reconsideration leads to a change of the final grade.
How long does it take?
A review or reconsideration may take up to 6 weeks to process. If the outcome of your application might affect University Entrance, please let your chosen University know it may take up to 6 weeks for any updated results to become available.
You can monitor the status of your reconsideration request using the 'My Orders' link in the student login main menu.