Scholarship

He Oha Puiaki - Massey University Māori First Year Scholarship

Massey University Original Source
Award

$1,500 - $4,325

Deadline

Sep 01, 2026

Due in 183 days
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The He Oha Puiaki – Massey University Māori First Year Scholarship supports Māori students who are under the age of 21 and entering undergraduate study for the first time. This opportunity provides pastoral and academic support enabling recipients to thrive in their first year at Massey. The scholarship provides comprehensive support including direct financial payment to the recipient, support through the Scholars Massey programme, and a Massey University Gym Membership for one year. Recipients receive leadership development opportunities, internships, and tuakana-teina mentoring. The scholarship aims to support Māori students in their transition to university study and help them succeed in their first year of undergraduate education. Selection considers academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, resilience and impact, and contribution to Māori aspirations and initiatives.

Duration 12 - 13 mo
20 awards

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Citizenship
New Zealand
Project in
New Zealand
Applicants
individual
Age
Up to 21 years old
Priority for
indigenous

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts

Review process

Selection considers academic achievement to date, demonstrated leadership, resilience and impact, and contribution to Māori aspirations and initiatives.

Additional benefits

  • mentorship
  • training
  • career_services

Restrictions

  • geographic_restrictions