Tāpiki-Nuku and Tāpiki-Waho School Grants

$150 for primary school students (Years 1 to 8) and $350 for secondary school students (Years 9 to 13) who are registered members of the Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust.

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

“Open to primary school students who are: Registered Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust members. Enrolled with a recognised New Zealand school (including kura kaupapa, charter and correspondence schools)”. The secondary grant has the same rules for Years 9 to 13. “One award per member per annum.”

Whakapapa

Registered member of the Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust, which requires direct descent from the original owners named in 1845.

Study level

Primary, Secondary

Amount

Tāpiki-Nuku: $150 for primary (Years 1 to 8). Tāpiki-Waho: $350 for secondary (Years 9 to 13)

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Provide evidence of enrolment. “Whānau and recipients will be required to make themselves available for interviews and Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust promotional activity following the course.” 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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