te wānanga o raukawa foundation scholarships

With the support of the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation and the Māori Education Trust, we are proud to offer scholarships to encourage and support Māori students to undertake higher-level study (Heke and above) at Te Wānanga o Raukawa.


Who can apply?

Māori students from all iwi are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to uri of:

Te Āti Awa ki Whakarongotai

Ngāti Toa Rangatira

Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga


How the Scholarship is Paid

The scholarship is paid directly to the student in Huringa Rua.

Payment is made after confirmation that Huringa Tuatahi study requirements have been successfully completed.


Important:
Tuition fees must still be paid within the standard six-week payment period, as scholarship payments are processed later in the year.


2026 Applications

The 2026 scholarship round opens mid-February, and closes 30 April 2026.

Please review all information carefully before applying.
The application button will become available once the scholarship round opens.


Questions?

For queries about scholarship payments, please contact:
Donna-Marie Overend studentfees@twor-otaki.ac.nz


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  • Eligibility

    Open to Māori students studying full-time (or at least 0.5 load) at heke, poutuarongo, poutāhū or tāhuhu level at Te Wānanga o Raukawa in 2026 except for:


    • Te Wānanga o Raukawa staff

    • Kura and college students

    • Teacher training students who have been awarded a TeachNZ study award or scholarship

    • Te Wānanga o Raukawa students who are eligible for TEC TAFL or Fees Free funding

    • Students who are in receipt of any other major scholarship/s. 


  • Application

    Applicants are to complete the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation Scholarship application form which can be accessed here.


    All questions are required to be answered correctly for your application to be submitted and accepted.  If any required fields are left blank or details found to be incorrect you may be asked to redo and resubmit the form.


    Timeline

    • Mid February 2026  - application round opens
    • 30 April  2026 - applciation round closes
    • May-June 2026 - eligibility checking
    • July 2026 - decisions made
    • August 2026 - students are notified

    In exceptional circumstances only, late scholarship applications may be considered by emailing scholarships@twor-otaki.ac.nz or studentfees@twor-otaki.ac.nz. This will be strictly on a case by case basis


    In 2026 we may have additional funding support from the Māori Education Trust (MET).  This involves additional information about iwi affiliations and te reo Māori and the sharing of award and personal details with MET, MOE, and Iwi for the purpose of promoting the scholarship programme, publicity, sharing of data and reporting back to MET.


  • Conditions

    The scholarship is conditional on fulfilment of all study requirements.  Where requirements are not met the scholarship will not be paid and the recipient may be required to repay any portions paid toward the scholarship to Te Wānanga o Raukawa in 2027.

     

    Non completion in previous years. If reapplying, the academic record for previous years will be checked. Preference may be given to those who have a sound academic record.

     

    Scholarships will not be available to students who are likely to receive other major scholarships ($3,000 or more). Applicants are to declare if they have or may apply for other scholarships. All scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis.


  • Bank Account Details

    For payments to the student a bank deposit slip or verification from the bank is required. This must be the students bank account for any refunds to be deposited into (if applicable) and approved (conditions apply). 


    Bank details should include name and bank account number e.g TWO Raukawa 00-0000-000000-000. This detail is not required if payments are to go to fees.


    As scholarship decisions and payments occur well after the due date for fees, it is important to ensure fees are paid within six weeks of confirmation of enrolment.

  • Consent

    Students agree and consent to:


    The disclosure of the personal information given on this form to the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Scholarship Committee for purposes related to the application for the scholarship.

     

    The publication of name and details of the scholarship, together with any optional personal information (does not include bank account details) provided for reporting and promotional purposes.

     

    The disclosure of relevant information to sponsors of this scholarship, including the Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation, Ngā Purutanga Mauri, Te Mana Whakahaere, the Tumuaki and other internal committees of Te Wānanga o Raukawa.

     

    The disclosure of information to iwi / hapū / whānau for the purpose of verifying whakapapa connections to A.R.T.


    Māori Education Trust (MET) declaration requirement: I declare that the information given in this application is true and correct.  If I am a successful recipient, I agree that my award and personal details may be used by Te Wānanga o Raukawa, The Te Wānanga o Raukawa Foundation, Māori Education Trust, Ministry of Education, and, or Iwi for the purpose of promoting the scholarship programme, publicity, sharing of data and reporting back to the Scholarship Donor.


    MET information for applicants: Internship may be available to students should they wish to acquire on the job training, employment in the field of their study, or working with the Scholarship Donor/Sponsor.  MET will contact their Internship Provider Tupu Toa and they will follow up should you be interested. www.tuputoa.org.nz. 

     

    By submitting the application, students confirm they have read and understand the criteria and eligibility to apply.


  • Contact us

    For any queries please contact: studentfees@twor-otaki.ac.nz or scholarships@twor-otaki.ac.nz