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Te Ara Whānui Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | Up to $20,000 over three years |
| Close date | Sunday, 31 August 2025 |
| Ethnicities | Maori |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Te Ara Whānui Scholarship recognises the importance the University of Waikato assigns to fostering, developing, and protecting excellence of Māori, and kapa haka, kaupapa Māori, tikanga, reo and/or mātauranga Māori. Te Ara Whānui can be translated to mean the broad pathway, and is taken from the saying, Te Ara Whānui a Tāne. This is the pathway Tāne climbed into the heavens to seek knowledge, which he returned to earth as a treasure for all people. It is fitting, therefore, that this Scholarship provides a platform for Māori students to strive for excellence in a programme of study at the University of Waikato and to awaken and widen knowledge of Māori.
Entry requirements
For domestic students who are studying towards NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) in 2025 and have cultural excellence in Te Ao Māori, have achieved NCEA Level 2 (or equivalent) with at least Merit, and are intending to enrol full-time (120 points) at the University of Waikato in 2026. Before applying, please ensure you read How to apply for scholarships and awards before you commence the application process.