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Tū i te ora Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor's Honours, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Diploma & Graduate Certificate, Diploma (Level 5-6), Certificate (Level 1-6) |
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| Value | 5000.00 |
| Open date | Wednesday, 1 April 2026 |
| Close date | Monday, 11 May 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
About the Scholorship
Northland Regional Council’s Tū i te ora Scholarship recognises and supports students to undertake study, research or training that relates to council’s environmental and regulatory functions including; Te Tiriti Partnerships & Engagement, Climate Action, Biodiversity & Science and Rivers and Natural Hazards/Civil Defence. Our programme is a springboard for future environmental leaders and champions, whilst contributing to council’s vision ‘Tiakina te taiao, tuia te here tangata - Nurture the environment, bring together the people’.
- Build Māori capacity within Taitokerau and assist students to pursue further education
- Encourage greater uptake of tertiary education aimed at protecting the environment
- Develop connections between tertiary students and council
- Provide support to students experiencing financial hardship and difficulties
- Encourage mātauranga Māori research and education.
There are four scholarship packages available. Each recipient will receive $5000 to assist with study costs, plus a paid full-time work experience opportunity with Northland Regional Council from mid-November 2026 to mid-February 2027.
How To Apply
In your application, you need to provide answers to the following questions:
- What are you studying/intending to study, at which tertiary institute, and what is level of tertiary study are you currently in?
- Why are you applying for the scholarship?
- How does your study relate to NRC’s environmental and regulatory functions?
- What would it mean to you to receive this financial support and work experience opportunity?
- What involvement have you had with community and/or environmental activities?
- You must answer eligibility questions and standard pre-employment questions.
And must provide:
- A CV – maximum of two pages.
- Proof of enrolment (or intention to enrol) in tertiary study for semester two of 2026, such as a letter of confirmation or approved papers.
- A transcript of your most recent academic results.
- Two references (one academic and one character). Please note: shortlisted applicants will be required to provide an employment reference.
Entry requirements
The scholarship is available to students who:
- Are a NZ citizen or permanent resident.
- Reside in, have family that reside in or have whakapapa (a genealogical connection) to Taitokerau (according to Northland Regional Council’s operational boundaries).
- Are studying at an undergraduate or higher qualification level.
- Are enrolled (or intend to enrol) in a recognised tertiary course of study that relates to council’s environmental and regulatory functions including: Te Tiriti Partnerships & Engagement, Climate Action, Biodiversity & Science and Rivers and Natural Hazards/Civil Defence. Applicants must be enrolled (or intend to enrol) for semester two of 2026.
- Have not previously received the Tū i te ora Scholarship.
- Are not employed by Northland Regional Council in a full-time, part-time or fixed-term role (excluding interns).
- Can commit to the summer work experience (mid-November 2026 to mid-February 2027).