Scholarships for Māori students
- One way to find out about scholarships is to search online
If you are thinking of applying for a Māori scholarship, start by researching what's out there. There are many ways to do this, but to get you started, links to some of the main websites with Māori scholarship information are listed here:
- Hauora.com website - Māori health scholarships for students in secondary and tertiary education
- Takoa website - education scholarships for Māori secondary and tertiary students
- Māori Education website - scholarships available for Māori students, including Manaaki Tauira scholarships
- Te Puni Kōkiri website - information on scholarships for Māori students
- Te Tapuae o Rehua website - scholarships for Māori tertiary and secondary students
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 access BreakOut for free from most public libraries and secondary schools.
Here are some BreakOut database Māori scholarships that are closing soon.
Crop and Food Research Maori Scholarship
Value:
Up to four months paid vacation employment usually between November and February).
Closing date:
Generally offered November-February.
Tai Tokerau Forest Limited Study Award
Value:
Varies from $250 - $2,000.
Closing date unavailable.
Te Ohu Kai Moana Charitable Trust Scholarships - Resource Management
Value:
See 'Additional Information'.
Closing date:
Always open for applications.
Te Runanga O Ngati Whatua
Value:
Secondary School Boarding Assistance Grant $400. Tertiary Assistance Grant $300.
Closing date:
Applications are actioned as they are received, subject to availability of funds.


