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Te Tohu Hāpori
The Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara Education Endowment Fund was established in memory of Raharuhi Pururu for his work in aiding the re-establishment of the hapū on its traditional lands at Horohoro from 1929 until his death in 1957.
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuara is keen to invest in the future of the hapū by providing education grants to hapū members. The purpose of this fund is to assist students to achieve academic excellence at any University, Whare Wananga or Polytechnic in Aotearoa New Zealand. The guiding principle underlying the awarding of grants shall be that applicants must demonstrate a high level of academic performance and also a commitment to the development of Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuara.
Education Grants
2024 Applications closed.
Applications open March 2025. Closes April 2025.
Please make sure you read the information provided on this sheet.
Please contact the Rūnanga Office if you have any questions regarding these grants.
The Education grants are administered by the Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara Charitable Trust. The Trust has a partnership agreement with the Māori Education Trust who will provide additional funding for university students. Ngāti Kearoa Ngāti Tuara also have partnership agreements with Massey University, Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington and Auckland University of Technology – Te Wānanga Aronui o Tāmaki Makaurau who will also provide additional funding for students attending their institutions.
Individuals, whānau and land trusts or other organisations are encouraged to make contributions to the Education Endowment Fund, so we are better able to increase the number and value of education grants made to hapū members. Donations may be made through the Rūnanga office.
NKNT Education Grants Information Sheet
An information sheet can be downloaded here:
How to apply
Applications for 2025 will open in March 2025. Applications will close in April 2025.
Apply by filling out the application form below and email it to admin@ngatikeangatituara.com
If you need assistance filling out your application, please email admin@ngatikeangatituara.com
Please ensure applications are submitted by the cut off dates aforementioned. Late applications will not be accepted.