Ngāti Mākino Tertiary Grant

Tertiary grant for registered Ngāti Mākino members and their descendants in full-time tertiary study or apprenticeships. The 2026 round closed on 29 May.

Ngāti Mākino (Rotorua / Te Puke)Mātauranga

Closes: The 2026 round opened 21 January and closed Friday 29 May 2026. No 2027 round is published yet
Who can apply: “All Tertiary applicants must be registered Ngāti Mākino members.” Applicants must be “enrolled in an NZQA approved or equivalent course”, “a full-time student”, studying “at an NZ Tertiary Education Institution”, and “achieve at least a 50% pass rate in all subjects from the previous year”, and “write an essay about their future goals including how they will contribute to Ngāti Mākino”. “Funding in subsequent years will be dependent on your academic results for the previous year.”
Whakapapa: Registered member of Ngāti Mākino. To register “you must be a descendent of Ngati Makino Iwi”.
Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Vocational
Amount: Not published. “Capped funding allocation based on budget”
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Tauira & researchers, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

“Tertiary Grants are made available for tertiary study and apprenticeships.” Successful applicants are expected to attend Ngāti Mākino hui, wānanga or events in person or by Zoom and to present their results. Apply through the grant's form on the Ngāti Mākino website or the YourIwi members portal. “All grants are capped. Once the maximum applications have been reached, the grant will close.” “All grants are at the discretion of the Board.” 07 343 6588, admin@ngatimakino.co.nz, 1256 Arawa Street, Rotorua 3010. Register at ngatimakino.co.nz/register.

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Checked 14 October 2026

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