Scholarship opportunities at Victoria University of Wellington, which are co-funded by the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board, are now open to Ngāti Tūwharetoa students.
The Trust Board is committed to supporting the participation and success of Ngāti Tūwharetoa tertiary students at Victoria University – we encourage you to apply!
Applications are open now and close at 4-30pm on 1 October 2020.
Scholarship summary
Below is a summary of the scholarships which are available and links to find out full details and to apply.
| Ngā Ara Mātua Scholarship
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| Level | Undergraduate
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| Who should apply?
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Ngāti Tūwharetoa students who are registered with the Trust Board and enrolled at Victoria University.
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| Areas of study | Business, education, health, science, law, te reo Māori, environmental science or technology
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| Value
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The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and can be used for either tuition or accommodation costs
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| For full information and to apply | Click here for full information and to apply |
| Te Manawa o te Ika a Maui
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| Level | Undergraduate
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| Who should apply?
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Ngāti Tūwharetoa students who are registered with the Trust Board and enrolled at Victoria University.
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| Areas of study | Environmental management / science
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| Value
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The scholarship is valued at $2,500 and can be used for either tuition or accommodation costs
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| For full information and to apply | Click here for full information and to apply. |
| Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board Postgraduate Scholarship
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| Level | Postgraduate
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| Who should apply?
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Ngāti Tūwharetoa students who are registered with the Trust Board and enrolled at Victoria University.
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| Areas of study | Business, education, health, science, law, te reo Māori, environmental science or technology
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| Value
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The scholarship is valued at $5,000 and can be used for either tuition or accommodation costs
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| For full information and to apply | Click here for full information and to apply. |
Taihonoa is the university’s Māori strategic partnership programme.
Victoria University has relationships with over 70 Māori and public sector He Herenga Tangata Taihonoa partners including iwi, land trusts, consultancy businesses, and government departments.
The Taihonoa programme takes a Māori-partner, relationship-based approach to building mutually beneficial opportunities.
To find out more about Taihonoa click here.