Fund Details
Te Kāhui o Taranaki Trust (Taranaki Iwi) Non-fundable short courses, conferences, subscriptions and non-studylink Grants - 2023
Award Amount
500

Brief Description:

About the Te Kāhui o Taranaki (TKOT) Education Grants

The overall aim of Te Kāhui o Taranaki Education Grants is to provide financial assistance to Taranaki Iwi students in their academic endeavors.

The key principles of the Educational Grant Policy are:
  • To facilitate opportunities to be well educated and to participate in lifelong learning;
  • To promote and reward excellence;
  • To enable equal access to quality education and training opportunities; and
  • To harness a commitment to the objectives of Te Kāhui o Taranaki Iwi



Eligibility Criteria:

Available to all students who are enrolled full-time at a New Zealand Tertiary Institute and in which the applicant MUST:


  • Be of Taranaki Iwi descent and registered with Te Kāhui o Taranaki
  • Be based in New Zealand
  • Be enrolled with a Government recognised secondary school or tertiary institution, vocational training scheme or apprenticeship in New Zealand
  • Submit a fully completed application including all required information by the closing date (incomplete or late applications will not be considered)
  • Provide proof of enrolment for year of the grant application and a transcript or report of the grades for the previous year (if applicable)
  • Provide verification of bank account details.

Grants are open to applicants of all ages that meet the eligibility criteria.


COMMITMENT
  • Having involvement with Taranaki Iwi;
  • Attending at least one ‘Te Kāhui Taiohi o Taranaki’ wānanga per year
  • Attending a Te Kāhui o Taranaki AGM
  • Attending at least one cultural | wānanga per year
  • Acknowledging your affiliation to Te Kāhui o Taranaki Iwi in all publications, especially when awarded other scholarships and grants
  • Notification of scholastic achievement
  • Participation in grant recipient feedback surveys and focus groups
  • Social media “Like”/Share
  • Contribute content for Te Kāhui o Taranaki publications i.e. Stories, essays, artwork, photos etc.


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Marama Witehira at marama@taranaki.iwi.nz