Borrin Foundation — Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga Postgraduate Scholarship

Up to $80,000 for a Māori law graduate to pursue postgraduate legal study in New Zealand or overseas.

Closes

Applications open once a year in August

Who can apply

Māori law graduates pursuing advanced postgraduate legal study, selected on academic achievement, connection to Te Ao Māori, commitment to postgraduate legal study, and potential for future Māori leadership in law. Covers course fees, living expenses and economy airfares.

Whakapapa

Māori descent is required

Study level

Postgraduate

Subjects

Law

Amount

Total pool of $80,000, which may go to one scholar or be split between two

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

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Checked 17 September 2026

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