TST STEM Scholarship
What is the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust STEM Scholarship?
Every year the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust makes three $10,000 scholarships available for registered members. The three scholarships are open to university students in their third year and above studying in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
The Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust recognises that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will play an important part in the future success of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Aotearoa. This scholarship is part of Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust’s commitment to promoting and advancing the educational aspirations of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
When does the application period open?
The 2025 STEM Scholarship application period opens in February and runs through until the end of March.
There are three scholarships available valued at $10,000 each.
The scholarship is open to:
- registered members of the Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust
- who reside in Aotearoa
- in their 3rd year or higher of Full time University study.
- Studying a Science, Technology, Mathematics or Engineering subject
“Studying science at any level, especially a postgraduate one, is a full-time commitment. The support I have received from the STEM scholarship has proven incredibly helpful” – Shaun McNeil, 2023 STEM Scholarship recipient, completing a Master of Science majoring in Chemistry.
EDUCATION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for Tūwharetoa Education Grants and Scholarships open on the 1st February 2025 and close on the 31st March 2025.
These Grants and Scholarships are funded by Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board (TMTB), Tūwharetoa Settlement Trust (TST) and Ngāti Tūwharetoa Fisheries Charitable Trust (NTFCT).
To qualify for a Grant or Scholarship you must be registered with the associated entity, therefore we encourage all Tūwharetoa descendants to register with these three trusts and keep their details updated.
The Grants and Scholarships available are shown below.
You are eligible to apply if you/your child:
- Is enrolled at an Early Childhood Education centre or Kohanga Reo
- Is a Secondary School student and enrolled in any NCEA subject
- Has Special Needs and is attending school or participating in vocational training
Applicants must provide:
- Confirmation of enrolment, fees and course information from the education provider.
- Previous year’s academic results.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
Early Childhood Education Application 2025
Secondary Education Grant Application 2025
Special Needs Education Grant Application 2025
TRADE TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS – (ONLINE ONLY)
There are 20 scholarships available valued at $1000 each.
The scholarship is available to registered members studying an NZQA approved course at the following training providers:
- University or Whare Wananga
- Polytechnic or Technical Institute
- Industry Training Organisation
- Private Training Establishment
Applicants must provide:
- A recommendation letter from their employer and/or training provider
- Confirmation of enrolment, fees and course information from the education provider.
- Previous year’s academic results.
- A verified bank deposit slip or statement.
To apply for these grants and scholarships please select the links above.
Click here for Education Grant infoHave a question? Kōrero mai!
Phone: 0800 TUWHARETOA (889 427) or 07 386 8832
Education Grant queries: education@tuwharetoa.co.nz
STEM Scholarship queries: info@tst.maori.nz
Website: https://www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/contact/