Scholarship overview
Key facts
Application dates
Restrictions
The Bachelor of Maori Visual Arts is a 4-year degree that focuses on the visual expressions of mana whakapapa, mana tiriti, mana whenua and mana tangata. The programme of study introduces the student to sculpture, installation, painting, digital media and digital photography. Students are also required to study Te Reo Māori, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Māori Culture electives.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who is passionate about contemporary Māori arts.
What you'll be studying
These are undergraduate scholarships. You will be enrolling for full time study in any year of the Bachelor of Māori Visual Arts.
Application checklist
Include the following with your application:
- 4–10 images of your artwork
- a personal statement (around 300 words) about your interest in contemporary Māori arts, what studying at Toioho ki Āpiti means to you
- a brief statement on your future goals and how these relate to your study
- a copy of your High School results. This should be your NCEA Level 3 results or equivalent
- a reference from a teacher, community leader, gallery director, or kaumātua (optional but encouraged)
Selection considerations
You don’t need to have years of art experience – what’s important is your enthusiasm, creativity, and openness to learning. We’ll be looking mainly at your artwork and personal statement, while also taking academic results and references into account.