Tuawhenua Trust scholarship

The Tuawhenua Trust offers a scholarship to young people of the Tuawhenua pursuing tertiary study, training and development in areas of interest to the Trust. The scholarship is part of the strategy of the Tuawhenua Trust to see our young people gain skills and knowledge in areas that are critical to the future of the Tuawhenua. Thus preference will be given to candidates whose development can be clearly demonstrated to be integrated with the development strategies and programmes of the Trust for the Tuawhenua. The Scholarship will be awarded as opportunities emerge in our development programmes, or as candidates apply or are identified for training and development.

The scholarship is designed to not just be a monetary award. The scholarship may also involve support for successful candidates in gaining placement in relevant study courses, on-the-job training or work experience. It may also involve employment by the Trust in holidays or at the end of the training period.

In general, the monies associated with the award may be used for the payment of study course fees and/or other expenses associated with study courses or on-the-job training.

The Trust will consider the needs of each candidate according to the nature of the development being undertaken.

Currently, the areas of interest for the Tuawhenua Trust are:

In general, the scholarship will be awarded annually, but consideration will be given to further awards depending on interest, the Trust’s priorities and its financial situation. If
you have any interest in becoming a candidate for the scholarship, or if you wish to apply, please contact one of our trustees or fill out the form below to enquire about availability.

Manaaki Whenua Scholarship

The Tuawhenua Trust offers this scholarship in conjunction with Landcare Research Manaaki Whenua with the aim of promoting education, training and development of Tuawhenua people. The scholarship is for those who are seeking to study, learn about and/or train in aspects of forest biodiversity, conservation, traditional ecological knowledge and indigenous forestry. The scholarship is not necessarily for a qualification at a tertiary institution, as it can also be awarded for on-the-job training or short courses. Each year up to $3,000 weill be awarded for the scholarship, and more than one person may be awarded the scholarship in any one year.

Eligibility

• Open to all people of the Tuawhenua
• Applicants are required to demonstrate their link to the people hapu and marae of the Tuawhenua

Application