Pūhoro has partnered with Massey University to launch the Te Ihorei Scholarships.

The scholarships have been designed to alleviate the financial pressure of tertiary studies for rangatahi Māori who are passionate about pursuing a career in STEMM.

Details:

Number of scholarships available: 6 (4 undergraduates, 2 postgraduates)

Value of each scholarship: $4,500

Tenure: Semester 2, 2025 - Semester 1, 2026

Application Criteria:

Study institutes: Applications are open to tauira studying at Massey University.

Study level: 4 scholarships for full-time undergraduates (any year) and 2 scholarships for full or part-time post-graduates.

Area/s of study: Any science, technology, engineering, mathematics or Mātauranga Māori related subjects.

Subjects include but are not limited to:

• Health science
  
• Food science
  
• Hard sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, etc.)
  
• Computer science
  
• Mathematics
  
• Vetirinary science
  
• Psychology
  
• Accounting and finance
  

Applications from tauira who are studying STEMM subjects not listed above are encouraged.

Conditions:

• Registered with Pūhoro's Te Urunga Pae programme, or willing to register with Pūhoro upon acceptance of scholarship.
• Whakapapa Māori.
• Aged between 17-30.
• Proof of enrolment at Massey University.

Pūhoro participation conditions:

• Attend Pūhoro Wānanga (3 per year) and Wānanga Pūrau (1 per year) events as a volunteer.
• Submit academic grades at the end of each semester.
• Partake in interviews, media stories, and communications regarding you and your study. ‍
• Attend a Scholarship Whakanui in Palmerston North, where you will share a short kōrero about your study and aspirations.

Applications open: Monday 12 May, 2025

Applications close: Firday 23 May, 2025

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Selection Process:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an online interview.

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