Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if:
• You are a registered member of Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou; and
• You are enrolled in a full course of tertiary studies for 2025.
To register visit https://www.ngatiporou.iwi.nz/Signup/ or email registrations@tronp.org.nz for more information.
Grants available:
In 2025 the education grants on offer are -
• up to $2000 for post-graduate studies; and
• $500 for undergraduate (diploma or degree level) studies.
Courses of study:
Grants are available to eligible persons undertaking undergraduate or post-graduate studies at a New Zealand tertiary education organisation recognised by NZQA (e.g. a university, wharewananga, or polytechnic).
Applications
Application can be completed online here.
You must also provide the following documents with your application:
• Deposit slip verified by the bank or bank statement with your account number printed; and
• Evidence of your full-time enrolment confirmation.
For any enquiries, please contact edgrants@tronp.org.nz.
Applications and all supporting documentation must be received no later then 5.00pm on Friday the 11th April 2025.
The goal of the Cultural and Sports sponsorship and grants program is to provide assistance for nga uri o Ngati Porou individuals and groups to celebrate and achieve their culture and sporting goals.
If you are involved in a cultural or sporting activity, and participating at a local, regional, national and international event then we encourage you to apply for a sponsorship or grant.
We believe that culture and sport are essential parts of our Ngati Porou identity. By supporting cultural and sporting activities at all levels, we are investing in the future of Ngati Porou.
To apply for sponsorship or a grant, please click the DOWNLOAD FORM button below for the PDF application OR you can call into our offices at Te Tini o Porou, Gisborne or Ruatoria to pick up an application.
Points to remember:
* The sponsorship and grants are available to nga uri o Ngati Porou of all ages and abilities.
* Applications must be received at least 2 weeks prior to the event.
Ngati Porou Forests offer the Hansol Scholarship for Forestry and related study for beneficiaries of land blocks involved in the Ngati Porou Hansol Forestry Joint Venture. For more info contact Daniel Willliams, General Manager, Ngati Porou Forests. Email: danielw@npwfl.co.nz
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You will also find a range of scholarships on the Maori Education Trust website.
Contact us for more information about our scholarships and grants.