The following scholarships
are for Maori students studying at a post-graduate level at a tertiary
institution and are administered (unless indicated otherwise) by the Maori
Education Trust. The number and value of the scholarships available depends
on the income available in any one year.
Eric Hall McCormick Scholarship
This award is available to a Maori student undertaking research at post-graduate
level in a field which is of significant benefit to the Maori people.
Preference will be given to a Maori student attending the University of
Auckland. Value: $7500 Number 1
Lincoln University Takata Whenua Postgraduate
Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to encourage postgraduate research at Lincoln
University for Maori candidates with a commitment to kaupapa Maori. Whilst
the scholarship is open to Maori of any iwi, it is expected that the recipient
shall have some knowledge of Ngai Tahu customs and traditions. Closing
date: 1 November of the year preceding the award of the scholarship. Value:
To be determined
by the Vice Chancellor. (current value for PhD is $11,000 and $9,000 for
a
Masters degree) Number: 1 per year.
Contact: Registrar
C/- Academic Section
PO Box 94
Lincoln University
CANTERBURY
Massey University Masterate Scholarship for Maori
Students.
Massey Masterate Scholarships are offered for the purpose of encouraging
postgraduate study and research at Massey University. One scholarship
will be
reserved for a Maori student. Open to persons who are registered or eligible
to register, as candidates for a masters degree at Massey University,
or who expect to be eligible to register within five months of closing
date of application. Each scholar shall during the tenure of the scholarship,
be enrolled as a student of Massey University and shall pursue a full
time programme of research (at least 75
points) towards a master’s degree. Each scholarship is tenable for
one year. Value: $5000, payable as follows: $2500 on confirmation of enrolment
(April) and $2500 in September. In addition to the emolument, the scholarship
covers
registration and fees at the New Zealand rate.
Contact: Scholarships Officer
Massey University
Private Bag 11-222
PALMERSTON NORTH
Fax: (64) 6 350 2263
e-mail: M.E.Gilbert@massey.ac.nz
N.Z Institute of Landscape Architects Tertiary
Scholarship
Available to either an under-graduate or post-graduate Maori student studying
towards a degree in landscape architecture in a New Zealand university.
Preference will be given to a post-graduate student. Closing date: 16
June 2000,Value: $600 Number: 1
Ngarimu VC and 28th (Maori) Battalion Post-graduate
Scholarship
Assistance is available to a Maori graduate with a record of academic
excellence and ability to complete post-graduate studies in either New
Zealand or overseas. Closing date of application is 31 March 2000, Value:
$5000 Number:1
Queen Elizabeth II Postgraduate Fellowship
Available to Maori or non-Maori graduate with excellent academic ability,
for research in either New Zealand or overseas, in a field which will
be of benefit to all Maori people. Closing date for applications is 16
June 2000, Value: $5000 Number:1
Rangiriri and Whiwhi Martin Winiata Post-graduate
Scholarship
Assistance available to Maori graduates to enable them to complete post-graduate
studies in either New Zealand or overseas. Pre-requisites are a Masters
degree and proven academic excellence. Closing date: March Value: $5000
Number:2
Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions
Scholarship
Available to a Maori graduate who is ordinarily resident in or who has
tribal
affiliations with the Auckland or Northland provinces. The applicant must
have a record of academic excellence and the proven ability to complete
post-graduate studies in New Zealand. Closing date: 16 June 2000, Value:
$5000 Number 2
Ti Maru Maori Trust Scholarship
Assistance available to graduate with record of academic excellence and
the
ability to complete post-graduate studies in either New Zealand or overseas.
Closing date for application is March Value: $5000 Number 2.
Transpower New Zealand Scholarship
Assistance available to graduate with a degree in either Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering who has a record of academic excellence and who
wishes to study for a Master’s degree in a related field. Closing
date for applications is 16 June 2000,
Value: $5000 Number: 1
For any of the above scholarships
Contact: Maori Education Trust
PO Box 3746
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 801-8041