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Scholarship details

Mataawaka Scholarship
Study levels Undergraduate
Close date Friday, 15 March 2019
Ethnicities Māori
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The purpose of the Mataawaka scholarship is to encourage Maori students to succeed in tertiary education by removing financial barriers to study. The scholarships also acknowledge the contribution students can make to their local community.

How To Apply

Please submit your completed application to: Te Punaka Owheo Scholarships Otago Polytechnic Private Bag 1910 Dunedin 9016 If you require more information please contact Te Punaka Owheo, phone: 0800 762 786 or by email: [email protected]

Entry requirements

To be eligible:

  1. You must be of New Zealand M¯aori descent and not have whakapapa to K¯ai Tahu.
  2. You must meet the academic entry criteria for your chosen programme of study.
  3. You must be a domestic student.
  4. You must be enrolled in a full-time, full-year course at Otago Polytechnic.
  5. You must live in the Otago region and study at one of the Otago campuses.