Te Matatini Postgraduate Scholarship in Māori Performing Arts 2026

Available: Minimum of five awardees

Value: Each scholarship is valued at up to four thousand dollars, including GST. This scholarship is credited directly towards the tuition fees of the successful applicant’s chosen postgraduate programme. If the awardee receives another scholarship or funding contribution, this scholarship will cover the remaining tuition balance up to a maximum of four thousand dollars for their postgraduate study in Māori performing arts.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must be enrolled or intending to enrol in any postgraduate programme with a primary focus on Māori performing arts at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.  This includes Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters, Professional Doctorate and Doctor of Philosophy programmes.
  • Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to the promotion, advancement, and preservation of Māori performing arts.

Submission of scholarship application: Application form and supporting documents must be submitted online through Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi website by 4.30pm, Friday 20th March 2026. 

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Scholarship Application Form

Study details
Have you applied for or received another scholarship *





Please select the scholarship(s) you wish to apply for *

Please provide your contact details

Community involvement

Please note, that this field is mandatory for PGDip MPA, Masters, or Doctorate applications and is considered important during the shortlisting process.
Consideration is given to need in the following categories: Food, Accommodation, Travel, or Medical.

Supporting documentation

  • All applications require an Enrolment Acceptance Letter and a verified copy of your academic results for your highest qualification.
  • ASB Scholarship: Please include any relevant documentation to support your application for an ASB Scholarship.
  • Master's Thesis Scholarship: Please upload any other relevant documentation to support your application.
  • Doctoral Scholarship: 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.

Attach all relevant supporting document files

Declaration and consents

Your information may be shared with the Māori Education Trust for possible additional funds that may arise
I declare that the information supplied in this application is true and complete.

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