Lincoln University Tihi Kahuraki Scholarship

Purpose

This scholarship was established in 2019 to support Māori students who are entering their first year of undergraduate study at Lincoln University and who show strong leadership and engagement in their whānau, hapū, marae or community.

Number/Value

The number of scholarships awarded annually shall be decided by the ViceChancellor. The scholarship value is up to $19,000 per year for three years to cover on-campus accommodation costs (up to $12,000) and tuition fees (up to $7,000). This is processed via a credit to the student’s tuition and accommodation accounts.

a) This amount is payable into the recipients’ accommodation account in two equal instalments. These instalments shall be transferred as soon as possible after the last day to withdraw in each academic semester. b) Should a scholar withdraw from study at any time during the tenure of the scholarship, the value of the scholarship will not be refunded. c) Payment indicated above is only valid for on-campus university accommodation. It does not include payment for any off-campus housing. Successful applicants will be required to contribute positively to the activities of Te Awhioraki, the Lincoln University Māori Students’ Association throughout the academic year.

Eligibility

To be eligible to hold the scholarship applicants shall: a) Be of Māori descent and a New Zealand citizen. b) Have gained NCEA Level Three including University Entrance, or equivalent, prior to registering at Lincoln University, and have attended Secondary School within the last year. c) Register for a full time Lincoln University undergraduate degree programme. d) Have demonstrated leadership potential in the Māori community.

Selection Criteria

The criteria for selection shall include all of the following: a) Academic merit. b) Demonstrated leadership in whānau, hapū or community activities or projects that may include mahika kai, marae, hapū, whenua, kapa haka, te reo revitalisation or manu kōrero, environmental or other related areas of relevance. c) Video Portfolio provided by the applicant demonstrating their engagement in the community.

Tenure

a) The tenure of the scholarship is for the duration of the degree programme while in full-time study (full time is considered to be eight courses over the academic year), while living in the Lincoln University Halls of Residence or the Lincoln University self-catered flats, and while passing all enrolled courses. b) The scholarship is not tenable with any other Lincoln University funded scholarship. c) The scholarship is tenable with any other external scholarship, award or bursary with approval from the Lincoln University Scholarship Convenor.

Scholars’ Expenses

Scholars are required to pay all other expenses that are incurred by way of enrolment at Lincoln University. All fees not covered by this scholarship must be paid in full by the scholar at the commencement of the scholarship. These include but are not limited to: a) Student Services Fee – this is a compulsory fee for all Lincoln University students and can be paid by student loan if required. b) Tuition fees and accommodation fees over and above the specified value of the scholarship