Tertiary Education Partnership Scholarship
The Waikato-Tainui Partnership Scholarships aim to assist tribal members pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies in designated priority fields. These priority fields align with the areas identified by the Partner-Funders.
Waikato-Tainui & Ngaati Wairere and Stevenson Te Ara Tuupuna Pukemokemoke Scholarship
The Waikato-Tainui, Ngaati Wairere & Stevenson | Te Ara Tuupuna Pukemokemoke Scholarship is available to tribal members who are in their second or third year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies. This scholarship aims to acknowledge and nurture up-and-coming Ngaati Wairere uri as future leaders in their respective fields.
The total scholarship fund amounts to $10,000 and can be awarded to up to two individuals.
The number of scholarship awards granted will depend on the number of eligible applicants.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
- Be of Ngaati Wairere decent,
- Reside permanently in Aotearoa,
- Must be enrolled in your 2nd or 3rd year of tertiary studies at any tertiary institution in Aotearoa.
- Complete all sections of the application, provide the necessary attachments, and sign the declaration
** A CV may be requested at any time during the eligibility or decision-making process.
Waikato-Tainui & Ruru Limited Scholarship
The Waikato-Tainui & Ruru Limited Partnership Scholarship is open to tribal members pursuing studies in Surveying, Civil or Environmental Engineering or Planning. The aim of this scholarship is to grow and support aspiring engineers as they develop their skills.
The total scholarship fund amounts to $10,000, which may be awarded to one or more recipients.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
- Reside permanently in Aotearoa
- Must be enrolled in at least their second year of Surveying, Civil or Enviromental Engineering or Planning at
- any tertiary institution in Aotearoa.
- Complete all sections of the application, provide the necessary attachments, and sign the declaration
** A CV may be requested at any time during the eligibility or decision-making process
Waikato-Tainui & Ngaa Muka Development Trust and Enviro NZ Scholarship
The Waikato-Tainui, Ngaa Muka Development Trust & Enviro NZ Scholarship is open for tribal members studying environmental sciences, engineering, planning or water sciences, or more general interests in waste minimisation at any tertiary institution in Aotearoa. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise and grow up-and-coming Ngaa Muka uri who show promise as future leaders.
The total scholarship fund amounts to $20,000, which may be awarded to one or more recipients.
Preference for this scholarship will be given to tribal members registered to Nga Muka Marae (Ookarea, Taniwha-Tangoao, Waikare, Maurea, Horahora) and those at least in their second year of study towards an undergraduate qualification.
This may also include an internship | cadetship opportunities at Enviro NZ (including commitment to attending Marae focused projects in your field of study).
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
- Be registered to Ngaa Muka Marae (Ookarea, Taniwha-Tangoao, Waikare, Maurea, Horahora)
- Reside permanently in Aotearoa
- Must be enrolled in your 2nd or 3rd year of tertiary studies at any tertiary institution in Aotearoa.
- Complete all sections of the application, provide the necessary attachments, and sign the declaration
** A CV may be requested at any time during the eligibility or decision-making process
Waikato-Tainui, Tainui Group Holdings & Pragmatix Partnership Scholarship
The Waikato-Tainui, Tainui Group Holdings & Pragmatix Partnership scholarship is designed to support educational advancement for Waikato uri and is available to tribal members in their 2nd or 3rd year of undergraduate or postgraduate study. Preference will be given to tribal members studying construction, engineering, property, architecture, or related fields, however, if no students are available within these categories, then the scholarship can be awarded to other disciplines at the discretion of Waikato-Tainui.
The total scholarship fund amounts to $20,000
The value and number of scholarships to be awarded, will be determined at the completion of the applicant review process.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
- Reside permanently in Aotearoa
- Must be enrolled in your 2nd or 3rd year of studies with any tertiary institution in Aotearoa
- Complete all sections of the application, provide the necessary attachments, and sign the declaration
** A CV may be requested at any time during the eligibility or decision-making process
Waikato-Tainui, Tainui Group Holdings & Ravensdown Partnership Scholarship
The Waikato-Tainui, Tainui Group Holdings & Ravensdown Partnership scholarship is designed to support educational advancement for Waikato uri and is available to tribal members studying in agribusiness, agriculture, agri-science, environmental or similar field.
The total scholarship fund amounts to $40,000
The value and number of scholarships to be awarded, will be determined at the completion of the applicant review process.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a Registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
- Reside permanently in Aotearoa
- Must be enrolled with any tertiary institution in Aotearoa
- Complete all sections of the application, provide the necessary attachments, and sign the declaration
Te Whakakitenga o Waikato Incorporated (“we” or “us” or “Waikato-Tainui”)
Terms and Conditions
- Must be a registered Waikato-Tainui tribal member
- The tertiary institution and course must be in New Zealand
- Your course must align to a core focus area of a Partner.
- Must reside permanently in New Zealand.
- Confirmation of enrolment into qualification, level, subject area and tuition fees
- Identification provided on file such as birth certificate, driver’s license or passport
- Official bank deposit slip (must contain bank logo, account name and number)
- Fully completed application form
Only one grant application is available per individual in any financial year period. If no tuition fees are being charged by the tertiary institute, no grant payment will be made available.
Failure to provide the above information may result in your application being withdrawn. Sole discretion to accept, withdraw or defer a grant application that does not meet criteria rests with us. Decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn after 60 days and a new application form needs to be completed.
Applications Close: 5pm Friday 17 January 2026
Successful Applicants Notified: By 6 February 2026