Nga Ara Matua Scholarship

Description

 

This scholarship is to support a Ngati Tuwharetoa undergraduate student at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington studying in any of the seven categories which support the Pou identified in the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Boards Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026.

 

 

History

 

This scholarship is co-funded with Victoria University of Wellington to support the strategic direction of the Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board as outlined in their Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026, and Ngati Tuwharetoa participation and success at the University.

 

 

Application process

 

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will generally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

 

 

Scholarship specific documentation

 

• Provide a supporting letter from their marae/hapu.
• Provide a personal statement describing how their study aligns with the chosen category, their current involvement with Ngati Tuwharetoa marae, hapu, and iwi; and how their qualification will enable them to contribute to Ngati Tuwharetoa marae, hapu, and iwi.

 

 

Selection process

 

The Tuwharetoa Maori Trust Board will select the successful applicant.

 

 

Additional Information

 

The scholarship will be awarded in two (2) installments. The first payment will be made in Trimester 1. The second payment, in Trimester 2, will be based on the recipient results from Trimester 1. Payment can be towards tuition fees and/or accommodation.

 

 

Regulations and conditions

 

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year program (full-time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full-time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.