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Scholarship details

Ngā Ara Mātua Scholarship
Study levels Degree
Value $2,500 (This scholarship can be used for tuition fees and/or accommodation)
Close date Wednesday, 30 April 2025
Ethnicities Maori
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This scholarship is to support a Ngāti Tūwharetoa undergraduate student at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington studying in any of the four categories listed below, which align to the Pou identified in the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Boards Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026. The four categories for consideration are: Pou Taiao, Pou Tikanga, Pou Tangata, and Pou Tātāwhai. This scholarship is co-funded with Victoria University of Wellington to support Ngāti Tūwharetoa participation and success at the University.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be studying full time at Victoria University of Wellington towards an undergraduate qualification in one of the following areas: Environmental Science, Te Reo Māori, Education, Health, Engineering, Commerce or Law. Applicants must be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.