Ngāti Maruwharanui Tertiary Education Grants

Tertiary education grants for registered Ngāti Maruwharanui uri at diploma and degree level, excluding Masters and Doctorate and Fees Free study. The 2026 round closed on 31 March.

Closes

The 2026 round closed 5pm, 31 March 2026. No 2027 round is published yet

Who can apply

“Be of Ngāti Maruwharanui descent and a registered member of Ngāti Maruwharanui.” Grants are “available to full-time (36 weeks) and part-time tertiary students” of all ages. “Maru Ora Trust’s tertiary grants EXCLUDE Master's, and Doctorate level degrees” and “EXCLUDE Fees Free study”.

Whakapapa

Of Ngāti Maruwharanui descent and a registered member of Ngāti Maruwharanui.

Amount

Not published. The trust's 2025 round paid $24,000 in total to 21 of 28 applicants

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Tauira & researchers, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Apply on the online form or the PDF form linked on the page, with a personal statement, proof of enrolment, last year's transcript and bank evidence. “Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.” Register at maru.nz/registration. The 2025 round figures come from the trust's own pānui. admin@ngatimaru.co.nz, 0800 627 8672. This is Ngāti Maru of Taranaki, a different iwi from Ngāti Maru of Hauraki.

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Checked 14 October 2026

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