Our Komiti Mātauraka wishes to announce that we have a range of scholarships available financed by Kāti Māhaki Ki Makaawhio Ltd. Applications are now being accepted for the following pūtea tautoko. Application forms can be downloaded from the rūnaka website or by contacting the office.
Mātauraka māhaki ki Makaawhio secondary school grant
This grant has been open since 15 January 2017 and closes on 17 February 2017. This grant has been set up to assist registered Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio rakatahi and pākeke with school-related expenses, such as examination fees, field trips, uniform, stationery and other equipment. It is available to Year 9-13 students and for second-chance learners returning to secondary school or completing NCEA Level papers. Applicants must meet registration and application criteria to qualify.
Whaia te mātauraka secondary boarding school scholarship
These scholarships are open to Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered students attending secondary boarding school (especially Māori boarding schools), who meet a set of criteria aimed at demonstrating commitment to kaupapa Māori, our rūnanga, hapū and iwi. An application pack can be accessed via the rūnanga office. Applications close 31 March 2017.
Rakatahi matatū māhaki
These grants are aimed at enabling our Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered rakatahi to participate in leadership and growth opportunities, particularly tribal and Makaawhio wānaka and hīkoi. There is no closing date for this grant, however, once the annual amount has been distributed, no further grants will be available. Application forms can be downloaded from the rūnaka website or are available from the office.
Rakatahi mātātoa māhaki
Applications are open for Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio registered rakatahi, who meet registration and application criteria. It is to assist rakatahi who represent their region or Aotearoa in cultural, sporting, arts or leadership fields. There is no closing date for this grant, however, once the annual amount has been distributed, no further grants will be available for that year. Application forms can be downloaded from the rūnaka website or are available from the office.