Scholarship opportunity for Māori learners

Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial scholarships

These prestigious scholarships are funded by the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board and aim to honour Victoria Cross recipient Second Lieutenant Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu and the 28th (Māori) Battalion.

Every year, scholarships are awarded to exceptional Māori students for vocational or tertiary study. They are for students who demonstrate characteristics that align with the values of the 28th Māori Battalion.

There are 9 scholarships available each year:

3 vocational education and training (VET) scholarships, each valued at $10,000 for study of a minimum of 120 credits at New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) level 4 to 7 non-degree
3 undergraduate scholarships, each valued up to $30,000 – $10,000 per year of full-time study for up to 3 years
1 master's scholarship valued up to $20,000 – $10,000 per year of full-time study for up to 2 years
1 Master of Education research scholarship valued up to $20,000 – $10,000 per year of full-time study, for up to 2 years
1 doctoral scholarship valued up to $40,000 – $20,000 per year of full-time study for up to 2 years.

Eligibility

To be eligible for these scholarships you must be:

of Māori descent or whakapapa to a recognised Māori iwi
enrolling in or already enrolled to continue full-time tertiary study
able to describe ngā āhuatanga (characteristics) you possess that are similar to those of the 28th (Māori) Battalion soldiers
Level 4 students must have completed years 1 and 2 of their apprenticeship with the intention of enrolling in the subsequent year.

Preference is given to applicants who demonstrate that their studies aim to improve the social, economic and cultural wellbeing of Māori.

Find out more about the Ngarimu Scholarships | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga