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Whakapumau Pae Tawhiti - Retention Scholarships (for Māori, Pacific and Learners with a Disability)
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Diploma (Level 5-6), Certificate (Level 1-6) |
|---|---|
| Value | Each full-time scholarship has a value of $3,000Each part-time scholarship has a value of $1,500Two ($3,000) scholarships for full-time OR part-time equivalent ($1,500) will be awarded to learners of Māori descentTwo ($3,000) scholarships for full-time OR part-time equivalent ($1,500) will be awarded to learners of Pacific descentTwo ($3,000) scholarships for full-time OR part-time equivalent ($1,500) will be awarded to learners who have a Disability and/or learning challenge |
| Open date | Friday, 1 November 2024 |
| Close date | Saturday, 1 February 2025 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Supporting Māori, Pacific and learners with a disability and/or learning challenge with achieving their higher vocational education aspirations.
Toi Ohomai recognises that graduates of higher-level tertiary education programmes play an important role in supporting the economic and social wellbeing and prosperity of their communities and whānau.
The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage the retention of Māori, Pacific, and learners with disabilities and/or learning challenges into higher levels of tertiary study at Toi Ohomai.
Learners completing higher-level qualifications not only contributes valuable skills and knowledge to our region and Aotearoa New Zealand, but also provide important role models for educational success to future students and their whānau.
How To Apply
Applications for these scholarships are not open until Friday, 1 November 2025.
Entry requirements
Eligibility
- Applicants need to be a graduate (within two years) of a Toi Ohomai course (one year or six-months)
- Applied and been accepted into a higher-level course of study (part-time or full time) (eg. if you have previously completed and graduated with a Level 3 certificate, your 2025 studies will be at Level 4 or above)
- Complete the appropriate application (Māori learner, Pacific learner, learner with a Disability and/or learning challenge) via the correct link below
Also provide the following with your application:
- A letter from a Toi Ohomai staff member (teaching or non-teaching), or support person as outlined in each application.
- A cover letter describing the following:
- Whakapapa, Pacific Island lineage, Disability disclosure
- Your study and career pathway
- Financial situation
If you need assistance with completing this application, contact the Toi Ohomai Careers & Employability team: [email protected]
Criteria
Applicants must provide the following:
- A cover letter with their pepeha or Pacific Island lineage (if applicable) and a brief description of how completing your higher learning course will contribute to your future goals, aspirations, whanau/family and/or community
- Their study and career/employment plan; How financial hardship may impact their study
- A support letter from an academic staff member (teaching or non-teaching), doctor or medical specialist to support their application