Ministry
of Education Teaching Scholarships
Value: $10,000 each given out in three equal instalments
Categories: Mäori graduates (25 scholarships) -with priority given
to those intending to enter secondary training
Mäori non-graduates (10 scholarships)
Mäori Language Trainees (10 scholarships) - Mäori and non-Mäori
graduates proficient in te reo Mäori intending to train to teach
the Mäori language as a secondary level subject.
Mäori medium trainees (10 scholarships) - Mäori and non-Mäori
graduates and non-graduates proficient in te reo Mäori intending
to train to teach using the Mäori
language as the language of instruction to teach mainstream subjects.
Secondary subject areas of shortage -graduates intending to train to teach
maths (15), graphics, computing or home economics (5 total) who have at
least a degree with relevant stage three papers or an equivalent tertiary
qualification.
Rural Trainees (5 scholarships) -graduates and non-graduates living and
expecting to teach in rural areas or towns of 10,000 people or less, with
priority given to regions with teacher staffing difficulties such as Northland,
East Cape, Urewa, Wairoa and the West Coast.
Closing date: 20 March 1999.
For an application form and more details:
Contact TEACHNZ (0800 832 246)
Ministry
of Research Science and Engineering Scholarship
Contact: Study Awards Ministry of Research
Science and Engineering
PO Box 5336
WELLINGTON
Nga
Rangatahi Toa Scholarship
Of $3000 for a three year tenure.
Contact: Maori Perspective Unit Department of Labour
PO Box 3705
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 915-4400
Te
Ohu Kai Moana Scholarship
Te Ohu Kai Moana / Fisheries Commission is offering a number of scholarships
aimed at enabling Mäori to enter, or move ahead in the management,
business and activity of the fishing industry. Fields of study include
aquaculture, marine science, food technology, fisheries technology, seafood
technology and marine
resources management.
Contact: Lisa Rakuraku
Training and Development
Administrator
Te Ohu Kai Moana
PÖ Box 3277
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 499-5199
Te
Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa Scholarships /
National Library of New Zealand Scholarships
The National Library of New Zealand Te Puna Matauranga o Aotearoa is offering
scholarships to Mäori wishing to study librarianship. The purpose
of the scholarships is to assist Mäori who have definite aspirations
in librarianship. The scholarship is open to candidates for the MLIS at
Victoria University of Wellington and those studying for librarianship
qualifications through the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand. The scholarship
does not necessarily have to be used in one year, ie: it could be granted
to someone wanting to study part-time over a number of years. The scholarship
will cover course costs and part-time work at the National Library might
also be offered. Closing date: 15 December 1999.
Contact: Jill Humphreys
National Library of New Zealand
PÖ Box 1467
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 474-3145
Fax (04) 474-3060
e-mail:humphrey@natlib.govt.nz
Te
Tari Taake Scholarship
Inland Revenue scholarship available to Maori, Pacific Island and people
with disabilities. Applicants should be taking courses relevant to the
work of Inland Revenue. Scholarships worth $3,500 a year and Inland Revenue
will provide holiday work with a view to employment upon completion of
degree.
Contact: Gregg Murrow or Waiarani Eruera
Strategic EEO
Inland Revenue
PO Box 2198
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 472-1032 extn 80358 or 80357
Te
Tari Tatau Scholarship
Statistics New Zealand is offering a Maori scholarship to assist a person
in attending University to study towards a degree or mathematics at an
undergraduate level. The qualification must be relevant to the work of
Statistics New Zealand and is open to all Maori. The scholarship is $3,500
annually and is available up to three years. Closing date: 31 October
Contact: EEO Coordinator
Statistics New Zealand
PO Box 2922
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 495-4600
Te
Tauri Whiri i te Reo Maori Scholarships
The Maori Language Commission, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori, will award
two scholarships as part of the Maori Language Celebrations, Te Ngahurutanga
- toku reo, toku mana. Worth $5000 each. Available to Maori or non Maori
for post-graduate Maori Language studies. Applications close 15 May.
Contact: Professor Timoti Karetu
PO Box 411
WELLINGTON
Ph: 025 475-073
Treasury
Scholarship
Contact: Manager of Staff Development
The Treasury
PO Box 3742
WELLINGTON
Whaia
te iti Kahurangi Scholarship
Parliamentary library Maori scholarship opportunity in librarianship.
Successful applicant will work as a library assistant in the Parliamentary
library in 1997 and then take up full time study in the Masters of Library
and Information Studies at
Victoria University, Wellington in 1998. Having completed this course
the applicant is required to work as a librarian for the Parliamentary
library for at least 12 months. The scholarship is for $5000. Closing
date: 13 October.
Contact: PA/Office Manager
Parliamentary Library
Parliamentary Buildings
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 471-9631
Regional
Health Authorities (HFA) Maori Health Scholarships
The following scholarships for Maori students are available from RHA’s/HFA
and administered by the Maori Education Trust.
6th and 7th form students studying mathematics and science and need assistance
for buying textbooks. Twenty scholarships available of $500.
Polytech or university students studying towards a certificate, diploma
or degree in the field of health or health administration and require
assistance with the purchase of textbooks. Twenty scholarships available
of $500
.Second or third year students studying at Polytech to become registered
nurses. Ten scholarships available of $1000.
Registered nurses who wish to undertake a one year diploma course in midwifery
at Polytech. Ten scholarships available of $2000.
Mature students who have been accepted for a three year degree course
in midwifery. Ten scholarships available of $2000.
Second to sixth year students studying for a Bachelor of Medicine, Surgery
or Medical Science. Twenty scholarships available of $2000.
Students researching at postgraduate level in one of the field of health
including the following; Masters of Health Management, Diploma of Management
(health) Master of Public Health, Diploma of Public Health. Ten scholarships
available of $2000.
Contact: The Maori Education Trust
PO Box 3745
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 801-8041