Education Grants

Education Grants! 

Secondary School Grants are open from 8 January 2024 to 31 March 2024

Tertiary Grants are open from 8 January 2024 to 31 March 2024

Vocational Training Grants open from 8 January 2024 to 30 June 2024; and

Non-fundable short courses, conferences, membership subscriptions and non-studylink applications are open from 8 January 2024 to 30 June 2024.

The overall aim of Te Kāhui o Taranaki (TKOT) Education Grants is to provide financial assistance to Taranaki Iwi students who are enrolled in a New Zealand Secondary School or Tertiary Institute/Training Provider.

 The Applicant must:

• Be of Taranaki Iwi descent;
• Be based in New Zealand;
• Be enrolled in a Secondary School or Tertiary Institute/Training Provider in New Zealand.

GRANT APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

Available to all students who are enrolled full-time at a New Zealand Secondary School or full-time | part-time at a New Zealand Tertiary Institution or Vocational Training | apprenticeship and in which the applicant MUST:

• Be of Taranaki Iwi descent. 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.

AWARD

Actual grant amounts are dependant on the number of successful recipients. Please refer to Appendix 1 of the Eligibility Information.

Click on the link to access the Grants Portal and for eligibility information, click on the following link.

Further information can be obtained by calling the office (06) 751 4285 or 0800 TeKāhui (0800 835 2484) or via email admin@taranaki.iwi.nz

Taihonoa Partner

Te Kāhui o Taranaki are proud Taihonoa Partners of Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington.

Tertiary education grants and scholarships awarded by Te Kāhui o Taranaki are matched dollar-for-dollar by Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington through the Taihonoa partnership programme.

To be eligible, you must be enrolled at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and must submit your scholarship application prior to the closing date.

2024 Tertiary education grants and scholarship rounds open 8 January 2024 and close 31 March 2024.