Initial Teacher Education Workforce Support Programme

Scholarship and bursary support for Whakatōhea uri training as teachers in Māori-medium education, to grow a local kaiako workforce.

Closes

Not published on the page — apply via the linked form

Who can apply

“The IWMSP initiative supports Whakatōhea uri pursuing Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualifications within Māori-medium education settings.” Two tracks: “Progressive Scholarships: Successful applicants will receive support with the payment of tuition fees and course related costs” and “Bursary Support – Flexible financial assistance for tauira facing additional barriers.”

Whakapapa

Whakatōhea uri.

Study level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Amount

Progressive Scholarships cover tuition fees and course-related costs, capped at a maximum of 3 recipients per year. Bursary Support is assessed case by case; no fixed amount published.

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

Provides "financial assistance, pastoral support, and ongoing encouragement" so participants can complete Initial Teacher Education training and go on to work in Māori-medium education in the rohe. Apply via the linked Microsoft Forms page.

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Checked 17 September 2026

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