Scholarships & Grants

There are many scholarships available for tauira Māori from tertiary institutes, District Health Boards, iwi, hapū trusts and the Government. 

Te Rau Ora provides financial assistance for Māori students undertaking tertiary study through their scholarships and awards programmes.

The Māori Education Trust provides financial assistance for Māori students undertaking tertiary study.

The Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship is for Māori students studying in any field in any tertiary education institution. Preference is given to descendants of Māori World War One veterans.

Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships are offered to enterprising, innovative and influential Māori who meet the criteria and possess characteristics that are identified as being consistent with those of the 28th Māori Battalion.

Kia Ora Hauora has a scholarship database that provides access to over 1000 scholarships including Iwi, Tertiary Institute and Government Agencies.  To access the database, you need to register.