Victoria University - Specific Māori Scholarships

Victoria University - Specific Māori Scholarships Hauraki Māori Trust Board Education Grants Grants are available to registered iwi members who are studying towards a diploma or higher level qualification. To be eligible you must whakapapa to one or more of the Hauraki iwi and be on the Tribal Register of Hauraki Māori Trust Board. Grants shall apply to both full time and part time students studying towards a diploma or higher level qualification. Applicants who have received an education grant from the Hauraki Māori Trust Board in previous years, must supply a copy of their academic record. Applicants must pass a minimum of 75% of courses to be eligible for further grants. For more information email AliceA@hauraki.iwi.nz Value: To assist with cost of tuition fees. Closing dates: 30 May Hoe Tahi Addiction and Methamphetamine Scholarships The Hoe Tahi scholarship aims to strengthen the addiction treatment workforce by providing opportunities to increase workforce capacity within the addictions sector. Te Rau Matatini is currently seeking applications from people (Māori and non Māori) who are studying towards an addiction related qualification or who are interested in a career within the addiction sector. All applications will be considered. Priority will be given to Māori AOD (Alcohol and other Drug) practitioners, AOD practitioners working with youth; youth or service users thinking of a career in the AOD sector. For more information email scholarships@matatini.co.nz Value: Unspecified Closing dates: 20 January HRC Māori Grants In Aid Grants in Aid are available for dissemination of results of research which key stakeholders (e.g. iwi, MoH, TPK) have identified as important for future policy and health service development. Dissemination could include Hui publication of a report or book. Applicants should be New Zealand citizens or hold residency in NZ at the time of application and be of Māori descent. (1) Relevance to New Zealand health (2) Academic record and experience of the applicant (3) Proposed programme of research training (4) Research experience of proposed supervisor. For more information email ahaggie@hrc.govt.nz or visit www.hrc.govt.nz Value: Up to $5,000 Closing dates: check website 1

HRC Māori Seeding Grant Seeding Grants are intended to support the planning and scoping of a potential research project which would subsequently be submitted to the HRC. This could include developing and piloting Māori health research applications. The cost of consulting with particular communities to develop a research project may be covered. Applicants should be New Zealand citizens or hold residency in NZ at the time of application and be of Māori descent. For more information email rbrown@hrc.govt.nz or visit www.hrc.govt.nz Value: Up to $5,000 Closing dates: 28 July Johnston Lawrence Elder Wairarapa Moana Scholarship in Law The partners of Johnston Lawrence Elder, Barristers and Solicitors, of Wellington have established a Scholarship in Law for students from whanau associated with the Mangakino/Pouakani Group. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student enrolled in the LLB course at Victoria University of Wellington. Both academic ability and financial need will be taken into account when awarding the scholarship. Applicants must be descended from an original Ngati Kahungunu Ki Wairarapa owner of the Mangakino/Pouakani lands and certification must be obtained of that descent from the Wairarapa Moana Trust. Application forms are available from the office of the Dean of Law. Value: $1,000 Closing dates: 31 March Kura Mai Tawhiti Scholarships In order for Māori students to participate in international exchanges, the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor (Māori) will grant scholarships to eligible students who have been approved for exchange to approved exchange partner institutions, and who meet the requirements of the selection panel. The scholarships will be awarded to Māori students who have been accepted for the Vic OE (Victoria Overseas Exchange) programme and show a capacity for leadership and responsibility in business or the wider community. Academic achievement and hardship will also be considered. Information about exchanges and current exchange partnerships is available from www.victoria.ac.nz/exchange Regulations and application form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+500433 Value: $2,500 Closing dates for applications: 1 October 2

Māori and Pasifika Education Research These awards are open to people intending to pursue postgraduate study in Māori and Pasifika Education Research or a related subject in 2014 who have a strong interest in working in educational research. Anyone who can demonstrate the following are eligible to apply: * a good undergraduate degree * are enrolled in a full time post graduate course of study * their proposed study is relevant to Māori or Pasifika education policy and research * have an intention to make an ongoing contribution to Māori or Pasifika Education research * a commitment to Māori or Pasifika communities * are permanent residents or New Zealand citizens * are not previous recipients * are not Ministry of Education employees. For more information email research.support@minedu.govt.nz or visit www.educationcounts.govt.nz/goto/mpstudyawards New Zealand Post Group Scholarships Available to full time first year undergraduate students of Māori descent studying for a Bachelor of Business Studies, Bachelor of Management Studies or a Bachelor of Commerce at a university in New Zealand. Undergraduate applicants must: i. be of New Zealand Māori descent; ii. be enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary Institute in 2015; iii. be attending full time study for the full year; For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz or visit www.maorieducation.org.nz Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Doctoral/Masters Scholarship To assist a Māori graduate to complete post graduate studies in either New Zealand or overseas. All applicants must be: * New Zealand Māori * studying at a registered New Zealand tertiary institution or at an overseas tertiary institution that meets its own country's accreditation requirements. This is not necessary for Manakura scholarship applicants only * able to show characteristics of the ideal applicant as detailed in the application form * able to describe their contribution to whanau, hapu or iwi following successful completion of their study, and * agree to present milestone reports to the Ngarimu VC and 28th Maori Battalion Board. Additionally, Masters and Doctoral applicants must: * be able to show the link between Maori and the outcome or benefit of their study or work. The applicant needs to share their passion for their chosen area of study with the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Board * submit a brief about their study or field. This brief will be assessed against the criteria listed under 3

Characteristics of the ideal applicant (see below), and * describe their contribution to whanau, hapu, or iwi following successful completion of their study. Value: $25,000 per year Closing dates: 26 September 2014 For more information email ngarimu.scholarship@minedu.govt.nz or visit www.minedu.govt.nz/nzeducation/educationpolicies/maori Education/Initiatives/NgarimuVCAnd28thBattalionMemorialFund/GuidanceAndSelection.aspx Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Undergraduate Scholarships To provide assistance to Māori students undertaking study in a course that encourages and promotes the maintenance of Māori language, Māori history, Māori tradition and/or Māori culture. All applicants must be: * New Zealand Māori * studying at a registered New Zealand tertiary institution or at an overseas tertiary institution that meets its own country's accreditation requirements. This is not necessary for Manakura scholarship applicants only * able to show characteristics of the ideal applicant as detailed in the application form * able to describe their contribution to wha nau, hapu or iwi following successful completion of their study, and * agree to present milestone reports to the Nga rimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Board. Value: $10,000 per year Closing dates: 26 September 2014 For more information email ngarimu.scholarship@minedu.govt.nz or visit www.minedu.govt.nz/nzeducation/educationpolicies/māori Education/Initiatives/NgarimuVCAnd28thBattalionMemorialFund/GuidanceAndSelection.aspx Ngarimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Manakura Scholarship To assist Influential Māori people for enterprising and innovation who want to make a quantum shift in their lives and more of a contribution to whanau, hapu and iwi. All applicants must be: * New Zealand Māori * studying at a registered New Zealand tertiary institution or at an overseas tertiary institution that meets its own country's accreditation requirements. This is not necessary for Manakura scholarship applicants only * able to show characteristics of the ideal applicant as detailed in the application form * able to describe their contribution to wha nau, hapu or iwi following successful completion of their study, and * agree to present milestone reports to the Nga rimu VC and 28th Māori Battalion Board. For more information email ngarimu.scholarship@minedu.govt.nz Value: $3,000 Closing dates: 10 October 4

NZ Tobacco Control Research Turanga Doctoral and Masters Scholarships The purpose of the scholarships is to support research students to contribute to the overarching goal of the Tobacco Control Research Turanga, which is to deliver new knowledge to inform policies and practices with the aim of halving smoking prevalence in New Zealand by 2020. Full time enrolment in a PhD, Doctor of Clinical Psychology or Masters degree and who are qualified in a field relevant to the award to undertake research on a topic relevant to the Turanga goal of supporting innovative studies leading to halving smoking prevalence by 2020. The basis of selection will be: * Academic merit of the candidate; * Nature of the proposed research (including commitment to tobacco control and the Turanga goal, innovativeness of proposed tobacco control policies, interventions and strategies, pragmatic focus and focus on priority topics or the need to reduce smoking among Māori, Pacific people, pregnant women and mental health consumers); * Support of the proposed supervisor and host academic unit. The scholarships are open to citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand who are masters and doctoral students undertaking relevant research at any New Zealand University. For more information email scholarships@auckland.ac.nz Value: PhD $25,000 + fees; Masters $10,000 + fees Closing dates: 30 June NZICA Nga Raumanako Māori Scholarship To assist a young Māori student to excel in accounting and contribute to the successful economic development of the Māori community. In addition to being an NZICA Student Affiliate of Māori heritage and committed to the NZICA pathway, we are looking for an outstanding student who delivers strong academic results. You will be a future leader and team player who contributes to the Māori community and the New Zealand accounting profession. You must be a second year or subsequent year student. For more information email scholarships@nzica.com Closing dates: 30 May Philippa & Morvyn Williams Scholarships This scholarship is to encourage study and research which will sustain and promote guardianship by Māori of their cultural heritage, and particularly their language; and to support and affirm Māori women in their role as teachers and leaders of future generations by encouraging them to proceed to graduate work. Preference is given: (i) to candidates whose study is likely to assist in the revitalisation of Māori language, culture and heritage, or the promotion of the Māori language teaching or the empowerment of Māori women. (ii) Financial need may be considered as a factor in the choice of a recipient, and applicants should include mention of such financial need as they feel appropriate. 5

The scholarship is tenable by students of Victoria University who during the tenure of the award shall be pursuing a Masters degree or PhD degree. At least one of the successful candidates must be a Māori woman. Form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+800693 Value: Subject to funds available Closing dates: 31 March Queen Elizabeth II Postgraduate Fellowship Available to a Māori or non Māori graduate with excellent academic ability, who plans to research at postgraduate level, in a field that will benefit Māori. Applicants must provide a reference from their supervisor/s regarding their research. Open to Māori or Non Māori graduates. For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz Quentin Baxter Memorial Scholarship Fund The purpose of this fund is to provide monetary assistance to students undertaking or proposing to undertake study or research in the Faculty of Law at Victoria University. In even years (e.g. 2010) the scholarship will be open to all full time students of Māori descent who are currently enrolled in one or more second year law courses and who intend to complete an LLB at Victoria. The scholarship will normally be tenable, subject to satisfactory academic progress in the LLB, for up to three years and will be worth $2,000 per annum. Value: A maximum of $2,000 per annum Closing dates: 30 July (Māori students apply in EVEN years, Pasifika students apply in ODD years) Reserve Bank of New Zealand Māori and Pacific Islands' Scholarship The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage Māori and Pacific Islands' students to pursue studies in the field of economics, finance and banking studies. The scholarship is open to Māori and Pacific Islands' university students who have completed economics, finance or banking studies at the 100 level (Completed first year of university), who attained at least a B+ grade and who intend to continue studying to Honours level. Applicants must be studying full time at a New Zealand university. The scholarship will be continued for the original holder up to honours level (4th year) providing the holder continues to perform to the required standard. For more information email nikki.chalmers@rbnz.govt.nz Value: $1,500 in first year, increasing to $2,500 in second year and to $3,500 in the final year of study Closing dates: 29 January 6

Rona Scholarship These scholarships are available to Māori undergraduate and graduate students who are enrolled fulltime in 2013 in a fisheries, aquaculture or marine sciences degree. Preference will be given to those students who: are in their last year or second to last year of study towards their degree; have proven academic merit; have proven research experience; demonstrate a commitment to tikanga Māori and te reo Māori; demonstrate a commitment to working in the seafood industry; and are interested in building personal skills and expertise to support Māori economic and social development. For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz Value: $10,000 Closing dates: 30 April Rose Hellaby Postgraduate Scholarship These prestigious scholarships are available to Māori students with a record of proven academic excellence, undertaking Masters or PhD postgraduate study in the fields of engineering, mathematics, science, technology or medicine. Study can be carried out in New Zealand or overseas. Applicants must be of New Zealand Māori descent and enrolled at a tertiary institute in 2015. For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz Value: Up to $3,000 Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions Scholarship Available to a Māori graduate with a record of academic excellence. Applicants must provide a reference from their supervisor/s regarding their research. Applicants must be of New Zealand Māori descent and be able to provide evidence of having completed a degree. For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz or visit www.maorieducation.org.nz School of Psychology Māori and Pasifika Student Development Awards These Psychology awards are to help retain students in their studies and remove some of the barriers to completing their graduate degrees. The awards will be decided on academic merit and consideration of a statement of goals and aspirations submitted by the applicant. To be eligible you must: * be enrolled in a graduate or postgraduate degree at the School of Psychology. * demonstrate descendent links to Māori or Pasifika. * demonstrate commitment to Māori or Pasifika communities. Application form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+500447 Value: Partial fees waiver 7

Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship for Innovation in Science The purpose of the scholarship is to support and encourage masters level study by Māori in the sciences. The scholarship is application across a broad range of science disciplines including the physical, mathematical and computational, earth, environment, marine, social, health, biological, biomedical, human, and behavioural sciences. The scholarship is for full time enrolment in a one or two year master s degree in a science discipline; and tenable by persons of Māori descent and applicants should be able to explain their tribal connections. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria: * academic excellence and the potential to succeed in the chosen area of study * leadership ability and integrity, including the respect of peers; and * potential contribution of the field of science to Māori social and/or economic development. For more information email secretary@kawharufoundation.org or visit www.kawharufoundation.org/ Value: $10,000.00 per annum Closing dates: 30 August Tawera Scholarship To provide support to up to 30 Māori enrolled in a business, commerce, or management degree at bachelor level. The Tawera Scholarship is designed to help address Te Putea Whakatupu Trust's strategic focus of lifting the level of Māori participation in middle and senior management capability in a range of industries, including fisheries. Preference will be given to those students who: are in their last year or second to last year of study towards their bachelor degree; demonstrate a commitment to tikanga Māori and te reo Māori; demonstrate a commitment to Māori, iwi, and hapu economic development; have proven academic merit and; are interested in building personal skills and expertise to support Māori /iwi economic and social development. For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz Value: $10,000 Closing dates: 30 April Ti Maru Māori Trust Undergraduate Scholarships Available to full time Māori undergraduate students studying at a recognised New Zealand tertiary institute. Priority will be given to students with academic merit. Undergraduate applicants must: i. be of New Zealand Māori descent; ii. be enrolled at a New Zealand tertiary Institute in 2015; iii. be attending full time study for the full year; For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz or visit www.maorieducation.org.nz 8

Ti Maru Māori Trust Prestigious Scholarship Available to Māori graduates with a record of academic excellence. Applicants must provide a reference from their supervisor/s regarding their research. Applicants must be of New Zealand Māori descent and must provide evidence of having completed a degree. For more information email info@maorieducation.org.nz or visit www.māori education.org.nz Tu Horomata Scholarships The purpose of the scholarships is to increase retention and completion rates of Māori at Master s level or to encourage Māori into higher education and into subject areas where Māori are underrepresented. Selection for all Tu Horomata scholarships will be based on: * the student's academic record * support for the intended research within the School/Faculty in the form of a reference statement * the relevance of the intended research project to the interests of Māori and/or * whether the research is in area where Māori are underrepresented * the agreement of Toihuarewa Application form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+600514 Value: $12,500 Masters by thesis Up to $5,000 Honours Up to $5,000 Masters by coursework Closing dates: 1 April & 1 October Tumau Awards Open to all Māori and Pacific Students who are studying full time and have either NZ Citizenship or are a Permanent Resident of NZ. Part time students may be considered at the panel's discretion. The awards will be awarded on the basis of financial hardship and satisfactory academic commitment and progress. Factors taken into consideration when assessing hardship could include the shortfall between income and essential expenses, high course costs, high transport costs, family to support, medical conditions or a disability preventing part time work and other extenuating circumstances. For more information email student hardship@vuw.ac.nz Download application from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+600266 Value: From $900 to $1,600 Closing dates: 30 April 9

Victoria Ahumairangi PhD Scholarship This scholarship is intended to encourage doctoral study by Māori students at Victoria University of Wellington. The scholarships are open to Māori graduates of any university within or outside of New Zealand who intend to enrol full time for a PhD at Victoria University or who have commenced their PhD study at Victoria University. Application form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+500468 Value: $21,000 plus tuition fees Closing dates: 15 November Victoria Tutahi Scholarship The purpose of this annual scholarship is to recruit academically able students from Māori Boarding schools to a Bachelor's degree programme at Victoria University. Any student who has completed or is completing their studies at Hato Paora College, Hato Petera College, Turakina Māori Girls' College, St Joseph's Māori Girls'College, Te Aute College, or Hukarere Girls' College and who is enrolled or intends to enrol as a full time student in a degree level programme at Victoria University of Wellington, is eligible to apply. Applicants must show strong academic potential. Application form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+500489 Value: $3,000 Closing dates: 31 March Victoria Wharekura Scholarship The purpose of this annual scholarship is to recruit academically able students from Wharekura schools to a Bachelor's degree programme at Victoria University. Any student who has completed or is completing their studies at a Wharekura and has applied to be, or is enrolled as, a full time student in a degree level programme at Victoria University of Wellington, is eligible to apply. The awarding of the scholarship will be subject to confirmation of enrolment. Application form can be downloaded from www.fis.org.nz/breakout/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+500490 Value: $3,000 Closing dates: 31 March 10