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Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship

Scholarship details

Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship
Study levels Certificate, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma
Value $3,000
Close date Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Unitec Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarships were established in 2019 to support and engage Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo graduates into tertiary studies at Unitec. The scholarship is designed to help cover education related costs and provide an opportunity to connect to various induction and mentoring opportunities, along with connecting recipients with Unitec's Māori community.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:

  • be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
  • have exited from Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo within the last 24 months
  • be starting in a programme from Level 3 to 8 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete

Preference may be given to:

  • Students residing in Tāmaki Makaurau
  • Students who demonstrate that financial support will have an impact on their ability to study at Unitec.

Please read the 2025 Kura Kaupapa and Rumaki Reo Scholarship regulations for more details.