The following scholarships
are for Maori students studying at an undergraduate level and are administered
by the Maori Education Trust. The number and value of
scholarships depends on the income in any one year.
Frances Irwin Hunt Scholarship (Arts)
Assistance available to students with excellent academic and leadership
qualities, undertaking full-time studies at tertiary level in the field
of performing or cultural arts at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institution.
Value: $3,500 Number 6
John Tapiata Memorial Tertiary Scholarship
Scholarship for student in first year of full-time study in a Bachelor
of Physical Education at the University of Otago. Successful applicant
must have an excellent academic record and leadership qualities. Closing
date for applications is 19 May, Value: $5000 Number: 1
KPMG Scholarship
Available to a Maori student majoring in Accountancy and who is in their
final year at university. The student must have excellent academic, leadership
and personal qualities. She/he must be prepared to work in the KPMG Wellington
office for a
minimum of one year following graduation. Closing date: 19 May Value:
$3000 Number:1
Meri Mataira Scholarship
Assistance is available to students studying sport, fitness and leisure
at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institution. The applicant must have
proven academic and sporting ability. Closing date for application is
19 May, Value:$5000 Number: 1
New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects
Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a Maori student undertaking a degree
in landscape architecture at a New Zealand University. Closing date 19
May, Value: $600 Number:1
Ngarimu V.C and 28th (Maori) Battalion Memorial
Scholarship
Scholarship available at tertiary level for the purpose of promoting the
study and encouraging the maintenance of the Maori language, Maori history,
tradition and culture. Closing date for application is 8 March. Awards
are based on merit. Value: $5000 Number:3
Nicholas Irwin Hunt Scholarships (Writing)
This award is available to assist Maori writers particularly in the field
of journalism. A proven ability in writing, academic pursuits and leadership
is required. Closing date: 19 May 2000, Value: $3500 Number:3
Norman Kirk Memorial Tertiary Scholarship
Assistance available to Maori students undertaking tertiary studies at
a recognised Polytechnic in New Zealand. Priority will be given to those
students with demonstrated financial need, academic merit and aptitude
for undertaking studies in agriculture, fishing, nursing, forestry or
horticulture. Closing date: 19 May 2000, Value: $500 Number: 20
Princess Te Puea Memorial Tertiary Scholarship
Assistance available for a Maori student, with excellent academic, leadership
and personal qualities undertaking first year, full-time study towards
a Bachelor of Parks and Recreation Management at any NZ university, Value:
$3000 Number:1
Regional Health Authorities Scholarship
Maori Health Scholarships. There are a wide range of scholarships available
for Maori students studying in the field of health including health administration.
They are awarded on academic merit. Value: Variable, between $500 and
$7000
Rose Hellaby Bursaries
(1 year only) Bursary available to a 2nd year, full time tertiary students
who desires to qualify or be employed in any profession or calling where
special academic, mathematical or mechanical skills and qualifications
are necessary. Awards are based on academic merit, proof of leadership
qualities and skill in Te Reo Maori. Closing date for applications is
19 May 2000. Value: $1000 Number 80
Roy Watling Mitchell Bursaries
Available to Maori students on academic merit, who ordinarily reside in
or whose tribal affiliations are with the Auckland or Northland provinces,
to enable them to undertake tertiary study in New Zealand or overseas.
Closing date: 19 May 2000, Value: $1000 Number 24
Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a 7th form Maori school leaver from Ngata
College undertaking full-time tertiary studies. Closing date: 19 May 2000,
Value: $1000 Number 1
Taratahi Agricultural Tertiary Scholarship
Available to a Maori student undertaking a full-time 42 week residential
course at Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre. Preference is given to
those of Ngati
Kahungunu descent. Closing date:19 May 2000, or later depending on the
intake Value: $3000 Number:1
Te Maru Maori Trust Scholarships
Available to Maori graduates with a record of academic excellence and
the
proven ability to complete post-graduate studies in either NZ or overseas.
Closing date: 16 June 2000, Value: $5000 Number 2
Transpower New Zealand Scholarship
Assistance available to students at intermediate level in Electrical or
Mechanical Engineering at a recognised New Zealand Polytechnic or University.
Closing date for applications is 19 May 2000, Value: $5000 Number 2
Maori Education Trust Professions Scholarships
Available to a Maori student undertaking research at post-graduate level,
in a profession where very few Maori are represented. Closing Date: 16
June 2000, Value $5,000.00, Number: 1
Ti Maru Maori Trust Scholarships
These scholarships are for Maori students undertaking tertiary studies
at a recognised NZ tertiary institution. They are awarded on academic
merit. Closing date: 19 May 2000, Value: $5,000, Number 2
Francis Irwin Hunt Scholarships (Arts)
These awards are available to assist Maori students with excellent academic
and leadership qualities, undertaking full-time studies at tertiary level
in the field of performing or cultural arts at a recognised NZ tertiary
institution
Maori Health Scholarships
There are a wide range of scholarships available to Maori students studying
in the field of health, including health administration. The criteria
includes academic merit. Closing Date: 19 May 2000, Value: Variable, between
$500 and $7,000
Maori Health Scholarships
This scholarship is available to Maori students researching at post-graduate
level in one of the fields of health. Closing Date: 19 May 2000, Value
$2,000.00, Number:10
Maori Health Scholarships
This scholarship is available for sixth or seventh form Maori students
with academic ability, who are studying Science and Mathematics. Closing
Date: 19 May 2000, Value: $500, Number: 20
Kia ata mai Educational Trust Scholarship
Available to a Maori student undertaking a M.A. in Maori medium literacy
at Waikato or Auckland university. The successful applicant must have
held a teacher’s registration certificate. Closing Date: 16 June
2000, Value: up to $5000 depending on fees, Number:1
For any of the above scholarships
Contact: Maori Education Trust
PO Box 3745
WELLINGTON
Ph: (04) 801-8041
Fax:(04) 801-8046