Scholarship

Mokaraka Māori Women in Business Scholarship at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Original Source
Award

NZD 15,000 - NZD 15,000

Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

New Zealand

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

This Scholarship is to support young Māori women studying at Wellington School of Business and Government. The Scholarship was established in 2024 and is funded by Melanie Smith. Melanie is Ngapuhi and lives in London working as a CEO. The main purpose of the Scholarship is to support young Māori women studying business at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. The Scholarship will be awarded primarily on the basis of academic merit, and the applicant's written personal statement will also be taken into account. The Scholarship will be paid as a monthly stipend with payment commencing as soon as practical after confirmation of the awardee's enrolment. Payment and tenure will be pro-rated for part-time study. Awardees of the scholarship may apply again for a second or third year.

Duration 12 - 13 mo
1 award
Renewable (3yr)

Who Can Apply

Region
New Zealand
Citizenship
New Zealand
Residency
New Zealand
Applicants
individual
Gender
female
Priority for
women_in_stem, indigenous

Application Details

Interview

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

transcripts cover_letter

Review process

Selection will be made by a representative from the Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Māori) and relevant Wellington School of Business and Government academics, in consultation with the donor. Applicants may be asked to interview with the donor.

Restrictions

  • reporting_requirements

Post-award obligations

  • final_report
  • acknowledge_funder