Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships

In 2023, the Ngarimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Scholarhisp Fund Board will award:

• Three Vocational Education and Training (VET) Scholarships, valued at $10,000 each
• Three Undergraduate scholarships, valued at up to $30,000 each at $10,000 per annum for a maximum of three years
• Three Graduate scholarships, valued at up to $20,000 to $40,000 each 

Applications for 2022 are now closed   

• Applications for the Undergraduate, Masters, Masters of Education Research, and Doctoral Scholarships close on Wednesday 17 August 2022. 
• Applications for the VET scholarships close on Friday 9 September 2022. 

Eligibility

To be eligible for these scholarships, you must be

• of Māori descent
• enrolling in or already enrolled to continue tertiary study (Certificate and Diplomas (VET only), Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Doctoral Degree)
• able to describe ngā āhuatanga (characteristics) you possess that are similar to those of the 28th (Māori) Battalion soldiers. 

Application Criteria

• confirmation of enrolment at a tertiary institution
• written confirmation of your whakapapa by a kaumātua or Māori leader 
• endorsement of your academic achievement and suitability to study or for VET applicants participating in 'hands-on' eligible programmes only, endorsement of your portfolio of work
• a statement that demonstrates your language capabilities and experiences in the use of Te Reo Māori
• statements about ngā āhuatanga (characteristics) you demonstrate that are similar to the 28th (Māori) Battalion soldiers.

For more information please visit the Ministry of Education website.