Scholarships/Karahipi
There are many organisations, tertiary institutions, government agencies, and iwi trusts offering scholarships specifically for Māori students. All it takes is submitting an application. While the eligibility criteria may vary slightly across scholarships, putting in the effort is well worth it. These financial supports enable you to focus on what truly matters, your education and personal growth.
Scholarships are available at all levels, from secondary school to undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Several online platforms can guide your search for funding, and we have included a few suggestions below to get you started. However, this is not an exhaustive list, so we encourage you to continue exploring other opportunities as well.
Please also consider exploring the funding opportunities available through you own iwi and hapū.
DENTAL/HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS
University of Otago Dental scholarships
There are undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships available.
Ministry of Health Hauora Māori Scholarships
Available to students undertaking or completing a course in health and disability studies that is NZQA accredited. Scholarship closing date is around March/April and the value varies. The scholarship is open to any person who is
- Enrolled and attending a University, Polytechnic, Wānanga or College of Education
- Studying a health related NZQA accredited course of at least 12 weeks duration
- Can demonstrate a commitment to and/or competence in Māori health and wellbeing studies
- Has whakapapa and/or cultural links with Te Aō Māori or Māori communities
For more information, click here
Te Hiku Hauora Scholarships
For more information, you can click here
GENERAL MĀORI SCHOLARSHIPS
Ngārimu VC & 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship fund
The purpose of the Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund is to financially assist Māori students who are attending a recognised tertiary institution. A Manakura scholarship is also offered to those not attending university who display leadership skills in their field of interest. To find out more about this scholarship, click here
Six scholarships are available:
- three undergraduate awards – $10,000.00 each per year of full time study, for up to five years.
- one masters award – $15,000.00 per year of full time study, for up to two years.
- one doctoral scholarship – $25,000.00 per year of full time study, for up to two years. The Doctoral scholarship is to support doctoral candidates throughout the final 24 months of study.
- one Manakura scholarship – $30,000.00 for one year.
SECONDARY STUDENTS
Tū Kahika Scholarship Programme
The University of Otago’s Tū Kahika Scholarship is a two-semester (February to October) Health Sciences programme run within University of Otago, Foundation Year Health Sciences Course. Tū Kahika is a one year preparation course that prepares Māori students academically for their first year of tertiary study the and a future career in Māori health.
For more information, click this link
REACH Scholarship
REACH (Realising Educational Aspirations for Careers in Health) is a scholarship for Year 13 Māori secondary students interested in a career in health. The REACH Scholarship provides a fully funded opportunity for Year 13 Māori students to spend three nights and two full days on the University of Otago campus exploring health sciences degree options.
For more information, click this link
On Campus Experience Scholarship
On-Campus Experience (OCE) is a fully funded scholarship that provides an amazing opportunity for senior secondary students of Māori descent to sample living and learning at the University of Otago.
For more information, click this link
We like to keep our website updated with current scholarship information, so if you know of one that is not listed please let us know by emailing us at nzteaomarama@gmail.com