Ngā pūtea Māhaki mātauraka

Our Komiti Mātauraka wishes to announce that we have a range of scholarships available. Applications are now being accepted for the following pūtea tautoko. Application forms can be accessed via the rūnaka website or by contacting the office.

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. [Read more…]

Educational grants

These grants are now open for 2017 and support whānau who whakapapa to Moeraki and are looking to further their studies at a recognised tertiary institution. Applications will close on Friday 31 March.

Eligibility
These grants will provide financial assistance to tertiary students who meet the following criteria:

Registered as a member of Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Inc.
Attending a tertiary institution and enrolled in a course leading to a recognised qualification. [Read more…]

The Kā Pūtea Scholarship panel met in early June to award the 2016 Kā Pūtea targeted and general scholarships.
The table below lists the 22 scholarships awarded ($1,500 per scholarship). The remaining scholarship applications have been sent to Papatipu Rūnanga, who will each allocate up to $1,500 (this may be split between more than one recipient).

For further information about these and other grants please call 0800 524 8248.

ka putea recipients 2016

Applications for the 2017 Tame Parata Scholarship are now open. The rūnaka has established the Hon.Tame Parata Scholarships for secondary and tertiary students who are members of our hapū. The scholarships recognise the ongoing active participation and contribution of our rangatahi to the future development of the hapū.

There are two categories – junior and senior. Each category is awarded a scholarship of $1,000 which can be used in further education such as school or university fees and/or resources, for example: a laptop or tablet. [Read more…]

This is a partnership between the Ngāi Tahu Farms, Te Tapuae o Rehua and Lincoln University to develop Māori leadership in agriculture by training cadets on Ngāi Tahu-owned farms. Whenua Kura is open to all Māori, with scholarships available for all those aged 16-40yrs. For more information visit www.whenuakura.co.nz or call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248).

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Tahua Taunaki Akonga – Learner Support Fund

Funding is available through Tahua Taunaki Akonga (formerly known as Out of School Tuition) to enable you to access personalised tuition to support your tamariki and further their progress at school.

Funding is available to registered Ngāi Tahu students aged between five and 18 years- of-age.
One term of funding is available per financial year (up to a maximum of $450).

Applications are to be submitted at least two weeks prior to term commencement in which the tuition is to be undertaken. Provision is also available on a case by case basis for tamariki with special learning needs. [Read more…]

The Kā Pūtea Scholarship Panel comprising Lisa Tumahai, Liz Brown (Papatipu Rūnanga education rep) and James Caygill (GM Tribal Interests) met in early June to award the 2013 Kā Pūtea targeted and general scholarships.

The table below lists the 22 scholarships approved ($1,500 per scholarship). The remaining scholarship applications have been sent to Papatipu Rūnanga who will each allocate up to $1,500 (this may be split between more than one recipient).

For further information about these and other grants go to www.whairawa.com and click on ‘Grants’.

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