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Māori and Pacific Islands Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Honours Degree |
|---|---|
| Value | The scholarship is valued at $1,500 in the first year, increased to $2,500 in the second year and $3,500 in the final year of study. |
| Ethnicities | Māori, Pasifika/Pacific |
| Enrolment status | Full-time |
About the scholarship
The Maori and Pacific Islands Scholarship in Economics, Finance and Banking has been developed as part of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's Equal Employment Opportunities programme.
The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage Maori and Pacific Island students to pursue studies in the field of economics, finance and banking studies. The Reserve Bank’s objective is to increase the number of Maori and Pacific Island students with tertiary qualifications in economics, finance and banking studies to honours level, and thereby increase the numbers of these students employed in policy departments within the sector.
Entry requirements
The scholarship is open to Maori and Pacific Island university students who have completed Economics, Finance or Banking studies at the 100 level, who attained at least a B+ grade and who intend to continue studying to Honours level. Please note that students who are entering their first year of university are not eligible.
Applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand university. The scholarship will be continued for for you up to Honours level (fourth year) providing you continue to major in Economics, Finance or Banking and perform to the required standard (Maintain a B+ average).