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Call us on 0800 222 733Scholarships, grants and awards for Māori students
There are many scholarships, grants and awards available for Māori students, so it makes sense to do some research to find your best options. We can help you get started.
Who can I talk to about scholarship applications?
If you're at secondary school, ask your school career adviser about scholarships, including those specifically for Māori. Otherwise, you can contact the student support services or the Māori liaison at universities or polytechnics you're interested in.
You could also approach iwi organisations, which may also have information about scholarships and funding opportunities for Māori.
What websites can I look at for scholarships?
- Many scholarships are listed online
Below are some of the main websites that list Māori scholarship information.
- Māori Education Trust website - find out about scholarships for Māori students
- Te Puni Kōkiri website - information on scholarships for Māori students
- Te Tapuae o Rehua website - scholarships and grants for Māori secondary and tertiary students
- Kia Ora Hauora website - information on health scholarships for Māori
BreakOut database of scholarships
BreakOut is a searchable database of scholarships. You can enter in your details and the database will match you with possible scholarships you could apply for.
You can use BreakOut for free at:
- over 140 secondary schools
- most universities and many polytechnics
- public libraries
- Citizens Advice Bureaux
- some community centres.
Below are some BreakOut database Māori scholarships. They are only a small selection of those listed in the database.
Creative NZ - Te Waka Toi Scholarships
Provider: Creative New Zealand
Website: http://www.creativenz.govt.nz/en/getting-funded/find-funding-opportunities
Value:
$4000.00 each.
Closing date:
2013 closing date not yet known - Ple ase refer to Funder.
Francis Irwin Hunt Art Scholarships
Provider: Maori Education Trust
Website: http://www.maorieducation.org.nz/index.php?option=com_content
Value:
$3,500 each. .
Closing date:
2013 closing date not yet known - Ple ase refer to Funder.
Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarships (Forestry, Trades and Farming)
Provider: Hulton Patchell Chartered Accountants
Website: http://www.hultonpatchell.co.nz
Value:
Total value of each scholarship will be up to $6,000.
Closing date:
2013 closing date not yet known - Ple ase refer to Funder.
Haumingi 1A2 Incorporation Tertiary Grant
Provider: Hulton Patchell Chartered Accountants
Website: http://www.hultonpatchell.co.nz
Value:
Dependent on the number of applicants.
Closing date:
2013 closing date not yet known - Ple ase refer to Funder.
Henry Rongomau Bennett (Leadership in Maori health) Scholarships
Provider: Te Rau Matatini
Value:
see 'Additional Information'.
Closing date:
2013 closing date not yet known - Ple ase refer to Funder.
"Give it a go! There is a surprising number of scholarships available that don't have any applicants, because a lot of people think they haven't got a chance. A good way to find out about scholarships is the career adviser at school or the BreakOut database."
Hautahi Kingi, Scholarship Student
Scholarship stories
Read about students who have gained scholarships, and how they did it.
Undergraduate and industry scholarship stories
- Scoop website - read about winners of Pegasus Health's Māori and Pasifika scholarships
- Massey University website - Urewera descendant receives art scholarship