Ruka Te Rangiāhuta Broughton Memorial Award

$1,500 plus a taonga for the top student across Te Kawa a Māui's Māori Studies majors.

Closes

By nomination — no application required

Who can apply

A student who has majored in Māori Studies, or is currently taking MAOR 311 and MAOR 313, recognised for excellence in Māori cultural practices (oratory, traditional music, language). No formal application — staff or senior Māori Studies students submit written recommendations to Te Kawa a Māui, with final selection by the Te Herenga Waka Marae Committee.

Whakapapa

No Māori descent requirement — merit-based in Māori Studies, the same pattern as the University of Waikato's Te Ara Whānui Scholarship already on file

Residency

Majoring in Māori Studies, or currently taking MAOR 311 and MAOR 313

Study level

Undergraduate

Subjects

Māori Studies

Amount

$1,500 plus a taonga clearly Māori in appearance and excellent in quality

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Tauira & researchers

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Checked 17 September 2026

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