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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 in late January or early February and our mid-year hui during the second semester break is compulsory – no exceptions. Non-attendance may impact the amount of 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 for the 2026 Academic Year open from 1 September 2025 and close on 1 November 2025. Applications received after 1 November 2025 will be waitlisted for consideration pending programme capacity and funding.
To make an application to Te Rau Puawai for the 2026 academic year, please wait until applications are open and complete the application form below.