Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Tertiary Scholarship

Tertiary scholarship from the Heretaunga taiwhenua for students committed to Māori development, with a project-based work placement. Opens each June.

Closes

Opens 1 June and closes midnight 30 June each year. The 2026 round has closed (“Scholarships will open June 2027”)

Who can apply

“Applicants should demonstrate their commitment to Māori development, in particular Heretaungatanga.” “All applicants must be available to complete at least one (1) project-based work placement during their tertiary education.” “Recipients must demonstrate good academic achievement throughout their tertiary education.” The Committee's decision “will not necessarily be based solely on financial need.” The page does not say who may apply by whakapapa or place of residence, or which levels of study count.

Amount

Not published on the page

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

“Practical study requirements (work experience) may be performed with Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga.” Recipients agree “to provide annual progress reports to Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga Governance Board, Te Haaro, and to address/ acknowledge the Board’s support at Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga AGM.” A verified deposit slip or bank statement with a printed account number must go with the application, and referees may be contacted. The Committee's decision is final. The page shows an online application form, and the 2026 form “will be accepted only for 2026 entries”. Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga is one of the six Ngāti Kahungunu taiwhenua and runs separately from Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated, whose own scholarships are listed separately. Enquiries (06) 871 5350, 0800 TAIWHENUA.

Official source →

Checked 13 October 2026

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