Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Ngāti Awa scholarship

Two scholarships per eligible programme are available for any Ngāti Awa student who is enrolled full-time at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Valued at full or partial tuition fees for each consecutive full-time year of the programme enrolled. This scholarship will be credited towards paying the tuition fees of the successful applicant’s programme of study for each consecutive full-time year of the programme enrolled.

The purpose of this award is to assist in enhancing tribal educational outcomes for Ngāti Awa.

• Diploma in Content Creation (Broadcasting) Level 5
• Bachelor of Education
• Bachelor of Health Science Māori Nursing
• Bachelor of Humanities
• Bachelor of Environmental Studies
• Bachelor of Māori Performing Arts
• Bachelor of Mātauranga Māori
• Master of Indigenous Studies
• Master of Māori Studies
• Doctor of Indigenous Development and Advancement
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Māori Development and Advancement

Only current or intending students registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa are eligible for consideration. 

Eligible Programmes/Level of Study:

• Diploma (Level 5)
  Bachelor Degree (Level 7)
  Postgraduate Certificate (Level 8)
  Postgraduate Diploma (Level 8)
  Masters Degree (Level 9)
  Doctoral Degree (Level 10)

Recipients will be selected on the following criteria:

• • Evidence of enrolment in a diploma or degree with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
  • Full and correct completion of application form and attached relevant supporting documentation
  • An explanation of how their programme will benefit Ngāti Awa, hapū and marae and the wider community.

Conditions : 

• • Students must successfully complete all requirements for each year of programme enrolled.
  • If a student fails to successfully complete at least 90% of the programme from date of the full-time enrolment, they will not be eligible to continue in the scholarship programme.
  • Scholarship funds or any part of the funds granted, cannot be carried over or paid out in any following years.
  • When a student is enrolled full-time the thesis component of a Master’s or Doctoral degree programme one must provide a supporting letter from their supervisor for each year enrolled in the thesis.
  • Where a student is unable to complete their course for personal reasons or reasons beyond their control, they will receive credit for any courses that they have passed and be withdrawn from the scholarship programme.
  • The joint scholarship board will consider the applicant's contribution to Ngāti Awa, hapū and marae, academic and scholarly achievements, community contribution and potential research impact.

Supporting Documentation :

Supporting Documentation must include:

• • Enrolment Confirmation Letter
  • Factors other than academic merit which may include community involvement, sporting achievement etc. Please provide documentation supporting achievements in these areas, i.e. certificates, testimonials and anything else that may be of interest to the scholarship committee.

Application form and supporting documents must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 20 March 2026