Māori Education Trust · New Zealand
Māori Education Trust Undergraduate Scholarships
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Scholarships for Māori students at undergraduate level.
Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.
Program at a glance
- Application status
- Opens soon
- Funding amount
- See the Trust's site
- Listed deadline
- April 30, 2027Opens Jan 1; closes Apr 30, 2027
- Who can apply
- Students. Only for Māori applicants.
- Where
- Anywhere in New Zealand
- Pays for
- Paying for school
- Study level
- University (bachelor's degree)
Who it's intended for
- Details
- Māori students studying or planning undergraduate study.
Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Dates from Massey University's listing; check maorieducation.org.nz. Always confirm current details with the funder.
Still to confirm
A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.
- Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
- Māori students studying or planning undergraduate study.
- Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
- Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.
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