The information below pertains to the Abundant Intelligences Scholarship being offered in 2026

Available: Limited to one awardee

Value:

  • Valued at $30,000 including GST

  • This scholarship will be credited towards paying the tuition fees of the successful applicant’s programme of study.

  • The remaining funds will be credited to their verified bank account as a one-off stipend payment.

Purpose of Award: The purpose of this award is to support doctoral tauira to complete their programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Eligibility: Applicants for the scholarship must be;

  • enrolled full-time in a doctoral programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi;

  • undertaking research that includes a significant AI component and a significant mātauranga Māori or kaupapa Māori component; 

  • not already receiving scholarships totalling more than $10,000; and 

  • either a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident currently living in New Zealand. 

Research Review: The scholarship recipient’s research will be reviewed by Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith, a principal researcher of Abundant Intelligence, in addition to the recipient’s current supervisor/s.

Submission of Scholarship Application: The application form must be submitted by 4.30 pm, Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

Abundant Intelligences Scholarship Application Form

Study details
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Research Information

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Supporting documentation

  • All applications require an Enrolment Acceptance Letter and a verified copy of your academic results for your highest qualification.
  • Please upload a copy of your ethics approval letter, supporting letter from your supervisor, verified bank account details, and any letters of support from community and/or professional bodies associated with your Doctoral study.

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Declaration and consents

I declare that the information supplied in this application is true and complete.

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