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Kupe Scholarships for Māori and Pacific High Achievers
Scholarship details
| Value | $15,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Open date | Tuesday, 1 February 2022 |
| Close date | Monday, 28 February 2022 |
| Ethnicities | Māori, Pasifika/Pacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
To be a Kupe scholar is to embody the great discoverer.
You must have a desire to strike out for far horizons and chart new territory on your journey to learn and grow.
You must embrace diversity and bring energy, intellect and enthusiasm to studying and teaching.
You must represent your whanau with pride and passion.
Although the bar is set high, if you're among the prestigious 30 chosen, you'll enjoy increased status and leadership potential with future employers.
If you're of Maori or Pacific descent and you can see yourself becoming an outstanding role model in early childhood, primary or secondary education, consider applying to become a Kupe Scholar. Only 30 can be chosen. Will you be among them? As a Kupe Scholar you gain access to:
Course fees to study an approved teaching qualification An allowance of $15,000 over the period of your study (limited to three years) A prestigious Kupe Keepsake – a reminder of your commitment to charting new territory and of our commitment to helping you succeed Mentoring, to help you thrive throughout your studies and into employment.
How To Apply
We hold cultural competencies, passion and life experience in the same regard as your academic history. Our application form is designed to let you show this off!
You can apply for multiple scholarships, but can only be granted one. Part-time options are available.
What you receive
Allowance of $15,000 over the period of your study (limited to three years) Course fees to study an approved teaching qualification A prestigious Kupe Keepsake Mentoring
Entry requirements
To be eligible, you are required to:
be of New Zealand Maori or Pacific descent. have Maori or Pacific cultural knowledge have integrity, leadership and vision have support from your iwi/Pacific community and Maori or Pacific leaders in your community be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident have successfully completed at least one full year of your approved teaching qualification, OR have academic excellence and be enrolled in an approved Graduate Diploma/Master of Teaching have a B+ grade average or above (applies to undergraduate only)