Māori Medium Education Scholarships

Scholarships to grow the Māori medium teaching workforce for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's own kura and kōhanga — Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura and Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki.

Closes

Applications close 15 November 2026

Who can apply

Two tracks. “Mō te rēa” is for applicants “Enrolled in a Bachelor level Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme in Aotearoa.” “Mō te iti” is for applicants “Enrolled in a Bachelor or Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma ITE in Aotearoa; or A qualified teacher in Aotearoa enrolled in a level 5 or higher reo Māori qualification.” Both require being a registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei; kaimahi already employed (unqualified) at Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura or Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki have a bonding arrangement apply.

Whakapapa

Registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Amount

Mō te rēa: up to $10,000 per annum, for up to three years. Mō te iti: up to $10,000 per annum.

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

Purpose: “To grow the Māori medium teaching workforce (years 0–13) within Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri, by supporting the development of qualified kaiako and building a sustainable talent pipeline for Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura and Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki.” Contact matauranga@nwo.iwi.nz.

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Checked 11 October 2026

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