Te Rarawa Tertiary Education Scholarships

This round closed on 30 October 2026.

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Annual scholarship round for Te Rarawa descendants studying at tertiary or trade level in Aotearoa, including named awards up to $3,000.

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Closes: Annual round, opens 1 September, closes 4.00pm 30 October each year
Who can apply: “Scholarships are available to anyone in Aotearoa who are descendants of Te Rarawa, with a desire to attain a Tertiary or Trade qualification in Aotearoa (Aotearoa based study ONLY).” To qualify applicants must “Whakapapa to Te Rarawa,” “Be an affiliated member of a Te Rarawa Marae,” and “Be undertaking full-time study or trade training at any New Zealand Tertiary institution.”
Whakapapa: Descendants of Te Rarawa who whakapapa to the iwi and are affiliated members of a Te Rarawa Marae.
Study level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Vocational
Amount: Tarutaru & Te Ruapounamu Memorial: two awards of $2,000 each, for up to three years. Kotare Trust scholarship (awarded by Dame Joan Metge): $3,000. Several further Te Rarawa scholarships for Business/Primary Industry and Social Science related studies, amount not specified.
Funding route: Scholarship
Applicants: Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

“Te Rarawa is particularly interested in supporting students whose area of study and aspirations align with Te Rarawa long term strategic plan and who are committed to contributing to their Marae, hapu or Iwi will be favourably considered.” Application pack downloadable from the scholarships page. Contact Scholarships@terarawa.co.nz or (09) 408 0141.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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