Grants and Scholarships

Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō trust offers number of grants and scholarships twice a year to support our members on their education journey.

The applications for January 2025 have now closed.

To apply for scholarship and grants you will require a MāoriMe login , where you will access all open grants and scholarships when they're open. If you do not have a MāoriMe account, please click on the GET STARTED link to create your account.

Our office will check your details. Please allow 24 hours for processing or please call Lynne during office hours on 0800 578 900 if you have any issues.

It is also recommended to apply for your relevant scholarship AND an education grant, as only one scholar is able to be funded each year. If you are successful in receiving a scholarship, your education grant for that round will be automatically declined.

Grants – offered twice a year open in December and June

  • Education Grants: Open to registered members of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō who are undertaking tertiary study.
  • Trades Training Grants: Open to registered members of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō who are undertaking trades training or trade apprenticeships.

Scholarships – Offered Once a Year opening December.

  • Kath Hemi Kaimanawa Scholarship:Created in 2019 to support the revitalisation of te reo Māori. Open to registered iwi members studying towards a tertiary qualification majoring in te reo Māori.
  • Mangatāwhai Pakihi Scholarship: Created in 2021 to provide a pathway for iwi members to be a part of our commercial future. This scholarship incorporates employment opportunities, pathways, internships, and mentoring.
  • Rotomairewhenua Taiao Scholarship: Created in 2021 to invest in the future taiao interests of the iwi. Open to registered iwi members studying towards a tertiary qualification majoring in an environmental field.
  • The June Robinson Kuru Pounamu Memorial Scholarship: Created in 2024 in honour of Whaea June Robinson to support registered iwi members studying towards a tertiary qualification in health and wellbeing. Priority is given to applicants studying Māori models of health or demonstrating a commitment to encouraging hauora for our whānau.

The 2025 grants and scholarship round is closed.