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Whakapumau Pae Tawhiti - Retention Scholarships
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Certificate, Diploma, Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | $3,000 for full-time or $1,500 for part-time (part-time scholarship is only available to those learners who have a Disability and/or learning challenge). |
| Open date | Friday, 1 November 2024 |
| Close date | Sunday, 1 February 2026 |
| Ethnicities | Maori, PasifikaPacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Supporting Māori, Pacific, and learners with disabilities and/or learning challenges in achieving their higher vocational education aspirations. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage the retention of these groups into higher levels of tertiary study at Toi Ohomai, contributing valuable skills and knowledge to the region and providing role models for future students.
How To Apply
Applications for these scholarships are not open until Friday, 1 November 2025.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to be a graduate (within two years) of a Toi Ohomai course (one year or six-months). Must have applied and been accepted into a higher-level course of study (part-time or full-time). Complete the appropriate application (Māori learner, Pacific learner, learner with a Disability and/or learning challenge). A letter from a Toi Ohomai staff member (teaching or non-teaching), or support person as outlined in each application. A cover letter describing your whakapapa, Pacific Island lineage, disability disclosure, study and career pathway, and financial situation.