Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Tertiary Scholarship and Education Grants

The Uru Tau Tertiary Scholarship, the Tāpiki-Aweawe Education Grant with merit top-ups, and the Toi o Ngā Rangi te reo and tikanga grant, for registered members in tertiary study or trades training.

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

Uru Tau Scholarship: “For study at certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate level - also trades training and adult education.” It needs “a ‘C’ grade average or equivalent for previous study”. Tāpiki-Aweawe Grant: “For study of certificates, diplomas, degrees, postgraduate study, trades training, adult education.” Toi o Ngā Rangi: “Ngāti Rārua Ātiawa Iwi Trust supports members in their Te Reo/Tikanga journey.” All three need a registered member enrolled with a recognised tertiary institute or training provider, with confirmation of enrolment.

Whakapapa

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

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Vocational, Diploma, Certificate

Amount

Not published. “The number and value of the grants awarded will be determined by the Education komiti.” Tāpiki-Aweawe merit top-ups: “on attaining a B- grade average or better” up to 50% extra, and up to $250 each (one per year) for S.T.E.A.M., te reo, wellbeing, or pre-trades and apprenticeships

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Tauira & researchers, Individuals & whānau

Before you apply

Uru Tau applicants describe their involvement in the Trust's kaupapa over the past 12 months, and S.T.E.A.M. and business study is preferred. Toi o Ngā Rangi applicants describe how their study will empower them, their whānau and hapū, and recipients attend Trust events on request. Tāpiki-Aweawe recipients who reach a B- average also qualify for an Uru Tau scholarship the next year. 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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