Ngā Ara Mātua Scholarship

Description This scholarship is to support a Ngāti Tūwharetoa undergraduate student at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington studying in any of the seven categories listed below which support the Pou identified in the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Boards Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026.

They are:

Pou Taiao

We are kaitiaki of our moana and awa This pou encourages the active protection of our wai and natural environment inclusive of mātauranga Tūwharetoa.

Pou Tikanga

Ngāti Tūwharetoa live as Tūwharetoa This pou supports the maintenance and practice of Tūwharetoa kawa and tikanga, and the nurturing and revitalisation of te reo Māori.

Pou Tangata

Ngāti Tūwharetoa are educated, health, and connected This pou focuses on educational and vocational achievement, healthy active lifestyles, a holistic approach to wellbeing, and the adoption of new technology, innovation, and media to remain connected and engaged with Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

Pou Tātāwhai

We successfully manage our assets for the benefit of future generations This pou recognises that a sound approach to business management supports the achievement of our Mahere Rautaki. Fiduciary responsibility, while achieving positive financial returns, will build long-term revenue streams for future generations of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

History:

This scholarship is co-funded with Victoria University of Wellington to support the strategic direction of the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board as outlined in their Mahere Rautaki 2021-2026, and Ngāti Tūwharetoa participation and success at the University.

Each applicant will need to be studying full-time at Victoria University of Wellington for an undergraduate qualification in one of the above areas and be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.

Criteria:

• Applicants must be studying full-time at Victoria University of Wellington towards an undergraduate qualification.
• Applicants must be studying in one of the following areas: Environmental Science, Te Reo Māori, Education, Health, Engineering, Commerce or Law.
• Applicants must be registered with the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board.