Tertiary Education Grants and Scholarships Ngā Pūtea Tautoko Mātauranga Matua

Assisting owners and their descendants in accessing tertiary education, fostering advanced knowledge and skills for future success.

How to Apply Te Huarahi Tono

Applications open 13th April 2026 and close 8th June 2026.

Please ensure your completed application is submitted by the due date. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

Ngā Paearu | Eligibility

Be a current owner or descend from a current owner in Tūaropaki E.
Be enrolled in an NZQA approved course and institution, or the international equivalent.
Be enrolled in a fee-based course (free or zero-fee courses are not eligible).
First-time applicants: Please provide ALL documents requested.

Ngā Mātāpono | Notes

Tertiary Grants are provided for applicants who meet the eligibility criteria.
Owners (or their descendants) who live overseas can also apply – the course and institution must be approved by the Government of the country in which the study takes place.
Students who receive a first-year Free Fee Waiver are not eligible to apply for this grant.

Scholarship Information

We are committed to supporting the educational aspirations of our whānau. Our scholarship grants are available for fee-based NZQA approved Tertiary Institutions and courses of study in the following areas:

Science: Geology/Geothermal, Engineering, Horticulture, Agriculture
Business Studies/Commerce: Economics, Finance, Law, Communications
Māori: Language, Culture, Development

A limited number of scholarships are offered in the areas of our business operations as noted above.

Successful scholarship recipients will receive a grant every year for the identified period of the course, subject to the successful completion and passing of courses each year and current enrolment in the qualification initially applied for.
The scholarship is in addition to the Tertiary Grant and you must apply for the Tertiary Grant.
A current CV is required as part of your 2026 scholarship application and your CV will assist when considering candidates.

Applicants are also required to write an essay to support their application. More information can be found here: Scholarship Essay

For more information, please contact:

[email protected]

+64 7 376 2500

0800 376 2500

Level 1, 54 Tūwharetoa Street, Taupō 3351,
New Zealand

Applicant Details

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

Street Address *

City *

ZIP / Post Code

Country *

Phone

Email Address *

Owner Details

Please select your relationship to the Owner *

Please enter your shareholder ID number

Name of Whanau Trust *

Name of Grandparent/Great Grandparent *

Name of Parent *

Please download the Endorsement Form below:

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Education Details

Please provide a letter from your education provider to confirm your Enrolment. Do not provide your letter of offer.

Institution Type *

Institution *

Campus Location *

Study Programme *

Level of Study

Is your study part time or full time? *

What year do you expect to graduate?

Fees

Do you qualify for a Fees Free Programme? *

Is your course a zero fee course? *

You do not meet the eligibility criteria for a Tertiary Grant.

Enter your course fees for this year

Would you like to be considered for a Scholarship? **If you are in your second year of study or above

If you received a scholarship grant in 2025 and are continuing the same degree, you should not need to apply again. If you are unsure, please refer to your scholarship letter or call the office.

Please select the area your course of study falls under *

Scholarship Essay

Using one of the following questions, please write a 1200 (-/+ 10%) word essay:

In one word, describe the current state of our society. elaborate and suggest realistic improvements.
If you could create a new invention, or solve an existing problem, what would it be and why? How could established organisations contribute to such an invention or become part of a solution to the problem you've identified.
How can we live well today while protecting the planet for tomorrow? think individual, industry, policy, innovative responsibilities.
Describe the importance and/or symbolism of Indigenous culture. How can it maintain its relevance and power in an increasingly corporate world?
Describe the purpose of your study and how it impacts you and your community. e.g. social, cultural, generational impacts. exclude financial or material gain.

Your essay should include an introduction, 3-5 main points and a conclusion.

Please include the question you are answering.

You do not need to reference your work academically, but your writing should reflect credible sources if using them as references (statistics, mentions, etc).

If you do not meet the minimum word count, you may not be considered.

Scholarship Essay

Supporting Documents

Did you successfully apply for a Tertiary Grant last year (2025)

Please supply ALL supporting documents.

Failure to provide these may result in a declined application.

Birth Certificates *

Please provide Birth Certificates for you and each generation to the Owner/Whanau Trust

Photo ID (Driver's Licence or Passport) *

Confirmation of Enrolment Letter *

Official Academic Transcript

*for second year and above. no internal transcripts

Fees Invoice *

Fees Receipt *

This must show that your Fees have been paid

Verified Bank Account *

Bank Statement or printout stamped by the bank (no screenshots of internet banking) within 3 months.

Owner/Trustee Endorsement Form *

Save as Draft

Need Help? He pātai tonu tāu

Contact the Owner Services team for assistance completing succession applications and noting succession orders as well as facilitation of our grants, as well as any other queries about the Owner’s register, distributions and unclaimed monies.

Contact Owner Services