Apply to Te Rau Puawai
Before applying for a place on Te Rau Puawai, it is important you are aware of the following eligibility criteria and conditions:
- Whakapapa to Māori Iwi or Hapu is a requirement.
- Applicants must be living and studying in New Zealand and enrolled in qualifications that will contribute towards improving Māori mental health.
- Attendance at our Headstart and Mid-Year hui is compulsory – no exceptions. Non-attendance will impact the amount of your scholarship in 2025. The Headstart hui for 2025 will be in Whakatane from 13 to 16 February. The date and venue for the Mid-Year Hui are yet to be confirmed.
- Applications for the 2025 academic year open on 1 September 2024 and close on 1 November 2024.
To make an application to Te Rau Puawai, please complete the application form below.