Ka Pūtea Scholarships

Purpose

The Ka Pūtea Scholarships aim is to support higher learning and promote connection with Ngāi Tahutanga.

General Criteria

Kā Pūtea Scholarships are available to all registered Ngāi Tahu members who are currently enrolled and studying towards a NZQA recognised tertiary qualification or an international equivalent.

Kā Pūtea Scholarships are awarded based on applicants’ academic achievements and their engagement with whānau, hapū and iwi-related activities.

Kā Pūtea Scholarships are not available to first year students who are eligible for the Fees Free initiative or recipients of the Matakahi Cadetship.

Undergraduate Scholarships (Certificate to Level 7)

There are 58 Undergraduate Targeted Scholarships available, these are worth up to $1,500 each.

Applications that are unsuccessful within the category above (Undergraduate Targeted Scholarship) will be forwarded to and considered by the Papatipu Rūnanga that are identified by the applicant.

Postgraduate Scholarships (Levels 8, 9 & 10)

There are 24 Postgraduate Scholarships available:

• Honours (12) valued up to $3,000 per scholarship

• Masters (8) valued up to $5,000 per scholarship

• Doctorate (4) valued up to $10,000 per scholarship

Postgraduate Scholarships are assessed based on academic excellence in the applicant’s targeted area of tertiary study; and proven contribution(s) of postgraduate research to Ngāi Tahu.