The Maori Education Trust awards a variety of scholarships to Maori students. The Francis Irwin Hunt Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $3,500 to an undergraduate student pursuing a career in the performing or cultural arts who is attending school in New Zealand. Norman Kirk Memorial scholarships are available in the amount of $500 to undergraduate students of Maori origin. The Eric Hall McCormick Scholarship is available in the amount of $7,500 to a Maori graduate student, with preference given to a student attending the University of Auckland. The Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions Scholarship is available in the amount of $5,000 to a Maori graduate student. Interested students should visit the Maori Education Trust website for a complete list of available scholarships.
The Eastern Institute of Technology at Hawke's Bay makes several scholarships available to students of Maori origin. The Te Ohu Kai Moana Scholarship of Maori is available in varying amounts to a Maori student who is pursuing a degree or certification relevant to the New Zealand fishing industry. The Turirangi Te Kani Scholarship is available in the amount of $800 to Maori students of specific descent, including Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngaiterangi, Ngatiranginui, and Ngatipukenga ki Tauranga. Henry Rongomau Bennett Scholarships are available in amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to medical students of Maori origin. Application deadlines vary by award. Interested students should visit the EIT website for a full list of available scholarships.
The University of Auckland awards several annual scholarships to Maori students. The University of Auckland Chancellor's Awards for Top Maori and Pacific Scholars are available to Maori undergraduate students, pays for tuition and fees for up to three years, and awards a $2,500 stipend during a student's first year. The Michael Synnott Scholarship is available to Maori undergraduate students in the amount of $5,000, and is available for up to four years. The Aldis Scholarships in Mathematics for Maori and Pasifika students are available in the amount of $1,000 to Maori math majors in their senior year. Application deadlines vary by scholarship. Interested students should visit the University of Auckland website for a complete list of available scholarships for Maori students.