Tertiary Grants and Scholarships 2026
We value your learning.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa recognises the immense value of education and is committed to supporting its uri in their learning journey.
This year Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa have partnered up with MET Māori Education Trust to offer Teriary Education Grants and Scholarships to registered Ngāti Awa uri.
Give the application a good go, and if you find you need some awhi with the application process - reach out to the MET team - info@maorieducation.org.nz
Key Dates
Applications Open: Friday 12 February 2026
Applications Close: 4pm Sunday 31 May 2026
About Tertiary Grants
The Ngāti Awa Tertiary Grant is offered to all eligible Ngāti Awa Tertiary students.
To qualify for a Ngāti Awa Tertiary Grant, applicants are required to meet the eligibility criteria listed on the Māori Education Trust web portal.
Click ‘Apply Here’ to go through the MET registration process, select ‘Apply for MET Undergraduate Scholarship Application - 2026” and half way through that process you will find an array of Grants and Scholarships to apply for, two of which are the Ngāti Awa Tertiary Grant and Scholarship options.
About Tertiary Scholarships
The Ngāti Awa Tertiary Grant is offered to all eligible Ngāti Awa Tertiary students.
Applications from those students who are enrolled in second-year Trade or Apprentice training in the fields of study may be considered.
To qualify for a Ngāti Awa Tertiary Scholarship, applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
be registered with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa as a member of Ngāti Awa; and
be enrolled in Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate study and in the second or subsequent year of their current programme of tertiary study; and
be enrolled as a full-time student at a recognised New Zealand Tertiary Institution; and
Be studying in the fields:
Law / Commerce / Health Science / Applied Science / Mātauranga Māori / Environmental Studies / Agriculture
Be achieving academic excellence; and
Be engaged with and participating in Hapū, Marae or Iwi activities and events; and
Ensure that their application and supporting documentation are completed online by the closing date.
Scholarship recipients will have grades of at least a "B" average and participate in Hapū and Iwi activities. Other extra-curricular activities will also contribute to a successful application.
Scholarships Terms
The scholarship will be for one year.
Only one scholarship will be awarded in each of the six categories per annum.
Successful applicants will be required to attend the Annual General Meeting of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa in November 2026
Successful applicants will be required to submit a profile the Annual Report in the year the Scholarship is awarded.
Termination of or withdrawal from the programme of study for which the scholarship has been awarded shall constitute immediate termination of the scholarship. Any subsequent applicants will consider the applicant's prior termination and withdrawal from study.
Where an applicant withdraws from their course of study either prior to receiving the scholarship or during the academic year, they shall provide a written explanation of their withdrawal to Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.
Kaumātua Endorsement
Your endorsement must:
Be signed by a Ngāti Awa Kaumātua
It can include:
Whakapapa
Your participation with your Hapū or Iwi
How the Kaumātua knows you. (Nanny, Uncle etc)
Personal Statement
Your endorsement must:
Information about yourself
Your participation with your Hapū or Iwi
What you are studying and what led you to that field
Information about your Whānau
What you want for your future