Fund Details
2026 Te Kāhui o Taranaki Trust (Taranaki Iwi) Non-fundable short courses, conferences, subscriptions and non-studylink Grants
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:

Grants are open to applicants of all ages that meet the eligibility criteria: 
  • 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 the 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. Provide verification of bank account details.  
COMMITMENT 
  • Being involved 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
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
5 Jan 2026
Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):
30 Jun 2026 5:00 PM