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Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board Postgraduate Scholarship

Scholarship details

Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board Postgraduate Scholarship
Study levels Masters, Ph D
Value $5,000 (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

The scholarship is to support a Ngāti Tūwharetoa postgraduate student at Victoria University of Wellington studying in any of the four categories listed under eligibility 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 (environmental protection), Pou Tikanga (maintenance of Tūwharetoa culture), Pou Tangata (educational and health outcomes), and Pou Tātāwhai (business management for future generations). 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 a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Science, Te Reo Māori, Education, Health, Engineering, Commerce or Law. Applicants must be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.