Taranaki Iwi Education Grants

Education grants for registered Taranaki Iwi students in secondary school, tertiary study, vocational training or apprenticeships, plus short courses, and a $2,500 environmental planning scholarship. The 2026 rounds closed in March and June.

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Closes: 2026 rounds: secondary and tertiary 5 January to 31 March 2026, vocational and short courses to 30 June 2026. All have closed. The page carries an “Education Grants open soon!” banner and no 2027 dates, and its vocational line prints 2025 where 2026 is meant
Who can apply: “Be of Taranaki Iwi descent. Registered with Te Kāhui o Taranaki.” “Be based in New Zealand.” “Be enrolled with a Government recognised secondary school or tertiary institution, vocational training scheme or apprenticeship in New Zealand.” “Grants are open to applicants of all ages that meet the eligibility criteria.”
Whakapapa: Of Taranaki Iwi descent and registered with Te Kāhui o Taranaki.
Study level: Secondary, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Vocational
Amount: Not published on the page. “Actual grant amounts are dependent on the number of successful recipients.” The Taranaki Iwi and PKW Scholarship has a total value of $2,500 for undergraduates in Environmental Planning and/or Resource Management
Funding route: Grant
Applicants: Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

Apply through the Grants Portal linked on the page, with proof of enrolment, last year's transcript where it applies, and bank verification. “Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.” Tertiary grants and scholarships for students at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington are matched dollar for dollar through the Taihonoa partnership. The PKW scholarship has its own contact, 0800 759 462, office@pkw.co.nz. (06) 751 4285, 0800 835 2484, admin@taranaki.iwi.nz. Register with Taranaki Iwi at taranaki.iwi.nz/registration.

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Checked 14 October 2026

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