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Ngā Ara Mātua Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $2,500 (This scholarship can be used for tuition fees and/or accommodation) |
| Close date | Thursday, 30 April 2026 |
| 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 Board's Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026. The four categories for consideration are: Pou Taiao, Pou Tikanga, Pou Tangata, and Pou Tātāwhai.
Entry requirements
Each applicant will need to be studying full time at Victoria University of Wellington for an undergraduate qualification in one of the above areas and be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. Applicants must be studying full time at Victoria University of Wellington towards an undergraduate qualification. Applicants must be studying 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. A completed online application must be submitted by 4:30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines for details.