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Please read carefully before you apply.
Apply to Te Rau Puawai
Before applying for a place on Te Rau Puawai, it is important you are aware of the following eligibility criteria and conditions:
- Whakapapa to Māori Iwi or Hapu is a requirement.
- Applicants must be living and studying in New Zealand and enrolled in qualifications that will contribute towards improving Māori mental health.
- Attendance at our Headstart Hui generally held in late January or early February and our mid-year hui during the second semester break is compulsory – no exceptions. Non-attendance may impact your scholarship.
Note: if you are seeking scholarship support for studying at PhD level, funding for these qualifications is currently under review with our funding provider.
Applications open each current year from 1 September to 31 October. Applications received outside of this time will be waitlisted for consideration pending programme capacity and funding.
To make an application to Te Rau Puawai, please complete the application form below. Make sure you have read the eligibility criteria and conditions before applying.