Fees & Funding

Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation Scholarships

• To encourage and support students of Māori descent who are undertaking studies with Te Wānanga o Raukawa in the year of application.

• Available for students studying full time or over 0.5 of a study load at diploma level or above.

• Open to all students; however, preference will be given to members of Te Kotahitanga o Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

• Not available to students receiving other scholarships, funds or study awards TeachNZ, Fees Free etc.

• The 2026 application round opens mid February, closing 30 April 2026.

• Click the button below for more information and to apply online.

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Grants

• There are a number of grants and scholarships available this year with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira for Ngāti Toa members.

• Priority is given for those studying te reo Māori.

• Available for descendants of Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

• For information please click the button below.

Ngāti Kahungunu Scholarships & Internships

• General and research scholarships for iwi registered Ngāti Kahungunu descendants studying full-time in the third or final year of completing a degree, or doing post graduate study.

• Each year, applications open in February and close in May.

Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarships

• Available to all registered Ngāi Tahu iwi members currently enrolled in NZQA Tertiary level study.

• For more details email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or click link below

Ōtaki and Porirua Trusts Board Scholarships

Supporting students under 20 years of age and attending secondary school or undertaking tertiary study with preference given to descendants of the Confederation of Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.

Te Rūnanga o Te Rarawa Scholarships

• For descendants of Te Rarawa

• View the available scholarships and apply

Ngāti Whakaue Education Scholarships

• Tertiary, postgraduate and other categories of scholarships available for descendants of Ngāti Whakaue.

• Application periods vary across scholarships.

Paranihi ki Waitotara Scholarships

• Scholarships and grants open for undergraduate and postgraduate students with some scholarships open to study in any field and others more targeted on specific fields of study such as agriculture, environment and conservation, science, and finance.

• Must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.

• Must whakapapa to at least one of the eight iwi of Taranaki.

• Must be endorsed by a living PKW shareholder.

• Must be enrolled in a recognised institution.

• Visit the Paranihi ki Waitotara website for information on how to apply.

Ngārimu Scholarships

To be eligible for these scholarships you must be:

• of Māori descent or whakapapa to a recognised Māori iwi

• enrolling in or already enrolled to continue full-time tertiary study

• able to describe ngā āhuatanga (characteristics) you possess that are similar to those of the 28th (Māori) Battalion soldiers.

Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship

• Open to all Māori studying at tertiary level with preference given to descendants of Māori who served overseas during World War I.

• Download the application form from the Te Tumu Paeroa website

Te Pūtea Whakatupu Trust — Taitamariki Development Fund

• The Fund’s core purpose is to support tamariki between the ages of 13 years and 24 years of age to further their educational opportunities and pursuits.

• The Trust is seeking that the applicant will clearly define what their pursuits are against the categories designed by the Trust.

• The Fund has 3 key categories that applicants can apply to:
  1.     Te Mātauranga Te Tuatahi
  2.     Te Piringa Te Tuarua
  3.     Te Ao Whānui Te Tuatoru

Learn more or apply here.

Te Hinemanu Ruakā Te Ūpokoiri Charitable Trust Scholarship

Supporting Māori school leavers and wharekura students to study Māori language at Te Wānanga o Raukawa for the purposes of learning, teaching, researching and advancing te reo Māori and Māori history.

Toitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga | Māori Education Trust

Number of scholarships at secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate level to advance achievement in Māori education.

He Manu Pīrere Scholarships

You are eligible if you:

1. Attended Kōhanga Reo;

2. Intend to enrol full-time at a New Zealand Tertiary Institute in the year of application; and

3. Include Te Reo Māori as a component of the study programme.

Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation Scholarships

• For full-time students studying cultural heritage, innovation in science or business at postgraduate level.

• For scholarship application times and information see the Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation website

TeachNZ Scholarships

A range of scholarships to support entry into the teaching profession and teaching graduates.

Application periods vary between September and March.

Te Pitomata Grants

Te Pitomata Grants support an inclusive workforce encouraging Māori into health careers. The Te Pitomata Grant Categories include key areas within the healthcare sector in New Zealand.

• The grants can contribute to tuition fees, course related costs and living cost for eligible students of Māori descent, undertaking a course in a health-related field through an accredited New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) provider or through a provider supporting the education of future Rongoā Māori practitioners.

Horticulture New Zealand Scholarship

HortNZ scholarships are to support people undertaking undergraduate study in horticulture or related fields.

Moana New Zealand — Te Pae Tawhiti Kaimoana Enhancement Scholarship

• Designed for Māori who have a desire to contribute to the enhancement of the Māori kaimoana industry.

• Applicants must be of Māori descent and be accepted into (and enrolled) in a kaimoana enhancement related tertiar programme at a tertiary institution.

Te Atawhai o Te Ao — Scholarships & Fellowships

• Te Atawhai o Te Ao, an independent Māori Research institute for Environment and Health currently have scholarships and fellowships available to be applied for.

• Visit www.teatawhai.maori.nz or www.facebook.com/teatawhai  for further information.

Kia Ora Hauora Scholarship Database

• Support resource for those wanting to enter the health sector.

• Search online for scholarships using the Kia Ora Hauora Scholarships Database

New Zealand Federation of Graduate Women

• A range of scholarships, grants and awards assisting women in the pursuit of knowledge.

• National regional and international awards and fellowships.

• Visit the Graduate Women New Zealand website for information on how to apply.

New Horizons for Women — Hine Kahukura

• Second-chance Education for women returning to study at foundation certificate, diploma or degree levels.

• Awards for women or groups undertaking research that will be of benefit to women and girls in New Zealand.

• Awards for study or projects with a specific purpose. There is quite a range – have a look to see if any suit the programme of study or innovation that you are pursuing.

• Te Reo o te Hākui Award sponsored by the O'Regan and Johnson whānau is a new award for study in Te Reo Māori. (Apply under Foundation/Diploma OR Degree level Second Chance Education Awards for Te Reo o te Hākui).

• For more information visit https://horizon.nextgerp.com

Careers NZ — Scholarship Links & Tips

Find great scholarship links and tips on applying for scholarships on the Careers NZ website.

Generosity NZ — Scholarship Database

• Huge database of awards, scholarships and grants for those studying in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

• Tailor your search relevant to an area of study and study needs.

• As a Te Wānanga o Raukawa student you have access to this service. Contact wharepukapuka@twor-otaki.ac.nz  for more information.

He Kura Huia: Kaiako Reo Māori Teacher Training Scholarship

For tauira Māori who:

• Whakapapa to Te Arawa and/or Ngāti Manawa

• Are currently enrolled (2026) in Initial Teacher Education (ITE)

• Are studying towards a Māori-medium ECE, primary, secondary, or Kura Kaupapa Māori teaching qualification.

• Applications open: 25 June- 25 July