Education Grant Programme

Annual individual and group grants for Te Uri o Hau descendants in education, sport and cultural arts, from primary through to tertiary and trade level.

Closes

One funding round a year — “When the funding round opens a notice is posted up on our website and an email is circulated to whanau who have listed their email details.” No fixed date published in advance.

Who can apply

To be eligible, at the time of applying, an applicant must “Be of Te Uri o Hau descent,” “Be registered on the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust Beneficiary Roll,” and “Be enrolled at a school or educational institute.” Individual and group grants available for Education, Sport & Recreation and Cultural Arts.

Whakapapa

Of Te Uri o Hau descent and registered on the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust Beneficiary Roll.

Study level

Primary, Secondary, Vocational, Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Amount

“The amounts paid out to successful applicants vary each year and are set by the Select Panel.” Grants available for primary to tertiary level students including trade certificate enrolments, and for sport & recreation and cultural activities.

Funding route

Grant

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers, Community groups

Before you apply

Separate application forms for the Group Sport & Recreation/Cultural Grant and the Individual Education Grant, both downloadable from the hapu-development page. Contact educationsgrants@uriohau.co.nz or 0800 438 894. Registration is via the Te Uri o Hau Settlement Trust Beneficiary Register and must happen before applying.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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