Toioho Ki Apiti Undergraduate Scholarship

The Toioho Ki Apiti Undergraduate Scholarship supports students pursuing the Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts at Massey University. This scholarship is designed for passionate students interested in contemporary Māori arts, providing financial support for full-time undergraduate study. The Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts is a 4-year degree that focuses on the visual expressions of mana whakapapa, mana tiriti, mana whenua and mana tangata. The programme introduces students to sculpture, installation, painting, digital media and digital photography, along with required studies in Te Reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Māori Culture electives. The scholarship values enthusiasm, creativity, and openness to learning, with selection based primarily on artwork portfolios and personal statements, while also considering academic results and references. Applicants do not need years of art experience, making this accessible to emerging artists committed to contemporary Māori visual arts.