Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship

The Kahurangi Māori Student Scholarship recognises Māori students who have achieved Merit or above in NCEA (or equivalent study for year 12) and demonstrate strength of engagement in te ao Māori, involvement in their community, leadership responsibilities, and performance in the arts, sports, or other cultural contexts. Kahurangi Scholarships include a range of offers for accommodation, fees, and/or a stipend over one to three years and are valued between $5,000, $10,000 and $30,000. The highest value scholarship package includes full accommodation costs for the first year in a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington hall of residence, or on the Marino Floor in Joan Stevens Hall for first-year tāuira Māori who want to live, learn, and maintain their own tikanga with other tāuira Māori. There is dedicated pastoral support, plus $5,000 towards tuition fees in the second and third years of study. For students who are not in a hall, a $5,000 fees contribution can be taken in the first, second and third years. If students qualify for Fees Free, a stipend will be paid instead of a fees contribution for that year.