Mangatāwhai Pakihi
Scholarship
The Mangatāwhai Pakihi Scholarship was created in 2021 to provide a pathway for iwi members to be a part of our commercial future. This scholarship will incorporate employment opportunities, pathways, internships and mentoring.
Mangatāwhai is a point of convergence that links many of the trails used by our people. It represents where whānau would gather to trade in taonga such as Pounamu, Pākohe and Parāoa (Whalebone). ‘Manga’ means ‘branches’ and ‘Tāwhai’ is to travel. Mangatāwhai symbolises ‘to travel the branches’ that signify the various trade routes from the Wairau and westward down into the Kawatiri. The entrepreneurial skills and tikanga of our tīpuna are woven into the commercial framework of our iwi.
Scholarship recipients will receive $5,000 per year towards course fees and $1,000 towards course materials and/or travel per annum for the duration of the course, for up to three years (subject to annual satisfactory completion and submission of results).
One scholarship is available annually, with up to three scholars being funded at any one time.
The successful applicant may have the opportunity to undertake work or an internship (in a paid capacity) for the iwi during course holidays (though no guarantee of work is provided by the Trust)
Applicant Eligibility
- Applicants must be a registered member of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō
- Applicants must be attending a recognised tertiary institution in NZ
- Applicants must be enrolled in an under graduate degree-level course, majoring in the field of commerce.
Conditions
- The successful applicant will make a commitment to participate and assist with iwi events where possible
- The successful applicant will provide a report twice yearly to the Trustees of Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō. This is a way to offer the Trust an insight into how your tertiary experience is going, any challenges you may be facing, and a chance to share in any successes you may be achieving.
- Scholarship recipients agree to the use of their photograph and summary profile being featured in Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō publications and digital media.
- Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō has entered into a partnership with the Māori Education Trust which allows our successful grant/scholarship recipients to receive additional funding for their study. As such, the applicant agrees to Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō Charitable Trust sharing this application and all associated documentation with the Māori Education Trust, for the purposes of receiving additional funding for tertiary studies.
- The successful applicant is ineligible for further education grants and scholarships from the Trust during the period of receiving this scholarship.
- The Trust’s decision on any application is final.
Privacy
All information provided by applicants is held by the Trust in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Privacy Act.
It is recommended that you apply for your 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.
Your application is processed through your MaoriMe account. If this is the first time logging in, our office needs to 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.