Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Postgraduate Scholarships

Three postgraduate scholarships for registered members: the Tāwhaki-nui-a-Hema Mātauranga Māori Kaitiaki Scholarship, the Uru Matua Supreme Scholarship and the Uru Rangi Postgraduate Scholarship. Amounts are set by the Education komiti.

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Closes: The page covers the 2026 round: scholarships opened 3 November 2025 and other grants opened 1 December 2025. No closing dates are stated and no 2027 round is published yet
Who can apply: Tāwhaki-nui-a-Hema: “For study at post graduate level – Masters or PhD. Applicants study should interlink with Mātauranga Māori and be of relevance to the people of Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa.” Uru Matua and Uru Rangi: “For study at post graduate level. Applicants must show how their programme of study/research contributes to the business objectives or social deliverables of Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust.” All three need a registered member enrolled at a recognised tertiary institute or training provider. Uru Matua and Uru Rangi need “a ‘C’ grade average for taught awards, or confirmation of re-enrolment for a research award”, and give preference to “S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) and business related programmes”.
Whakapapa: Registered member of the Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust, which requires direct descent from the original owners named in 1845.
Study level: Postgraduate, Masters, Doctoral
Amount: Not published. “The number and value of scholarships awarded will be at the discretion of the Education komiti.” Paid in two halves after each semester's results
Funding route: Scholarship
Applicants: Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

Applicants are interviewed by a panel from the Education komiti and must sign a funding agreement. Tāwhaki-nui-a-Hema applicants “must have the capacity to carry out project-based mahi with Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust” and present at the Trust's AGM during their study. Uru Rangi study must be “equivalent to NZQA Level 8 or higher”. Recipients cannot hold the same scholarship twice. Apply through the online forms on the page. Awards are at the discretion of the Whakarewa Board and its Education komiti. Recipients may be asked to take part in interviews and trust activities. info@nrait.co.nz, (03) 548 0770, PO Box 13, Nelson 7040. The Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust is separate from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua.

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Checked 14 October 2026

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