Mana Whenua Scholarship

Background

In 2021 Te Kuratini O Waikato (Wintec) met with mana whenua (hapū) as part of its commitment to continue to foster an enduring relationship. An outcome from hui held with mana whenua was the provision of mana whenua scholarships with whom Te Kuratini has a relationship with.

About

The Mana Whenua scholarship builds on existing scholarships that Wintec currently offers. The scholarships acknowledge the continued presence that mana whenua have in the Waikato, Maniapoto and Hauraki regions and the systemic challenges their tribal members continue to face with regards to entering the tertiary educational system. Our organisation also provides knowledge and skills from various fields within the vocational sector, which will equip ākonga to serve, support, and facilitate the realisation of the aspirations and ambitions of their whānau, hapū, Iwi, and the wider communities where they reside.

The scholarship will contribute up to a maximum of $2,000 towards the cost of the recipient’s tuition fees in a single year of enrolment.

Applications will be assessed monthly.

Eligibility

Candidates must be registered or endorsed by their affiliated iwi, hapū or marae recognised as mana whenua by the Ngā Manu Taupunga senior Māori leadership group of Wintec for the catchment area of Wintec.

Conditions

Candidates will need to complete the application form, which can be found below. All complete applications will be assessed by the Komiti Āpiti Karahipi.

The application must include:

• The completed application form,
• personal statement or video or voice recording,
• scholarship referee questionnaire completed by your referee from your marae or hapū.
  

Please note:

• Applicants may apply in either English or Māori.
• Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

How to apply

Applications will open in March 2025.

More information

For more information, please contact scholarships@wintec.ac.nz.