Ngā Karahipi
Scholarships to support the educational aspirations of ngā uri o Tuperiri
Kia rere arorangi te kāhu pōkere ki ngā taumata tiketike I To soar and fly to the highest heights
No matter where you are on your learning journey, our scholarships are here to support Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei uri. From tauira finishing kura to adults returning to study, we encourage lifelong learning and the pursuit of your aspirations.
Scholarships 2026/2027
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BECA X Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Tupu te toi, whanake te toi, he toi ora te toi, he toi i ahu mai i Hawaiki. Kei ngā heru hapai o Tuperiri, tēnā ra koutou katoa!
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and BECA have established a collaborative partnership aimed at affording the members of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei uri an exceptional opportunity to pursue a scholarship.
This is a $10,000 one year scholarship, additionally there is the potential for a summer internship and mentorship opportunites for the recipient.
Ngā Paearu | Eligibility Criteria
- A domestic student (i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident);
- A registered member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei;
- Must be completing your second or final year of your undergraduate degree in 2027, studying full-time; and
- Pursuing studies in a field relevant to Beca’s areas of expertise
Click here to apply! - Applications close 19 October 2026
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei x AUT Iwi Partnership Scholarship
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in recognition of its partnership with Ngāti Whātua Orākei has established scholarships to increase participation, retention and success of Māori (of Ngāti Whātua Orākei descent) who have demonstrated the academic potential to succeed at tertiary level.
The value of this scholarship is $6,500.
Applicants must be a registered Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei hapū member and enrolled or intending to enrol into a relevant full-time programme at AUT. Please read the regulations for all other conditions and criteria of this scholarship.
Applications are open now and close on 31 October 2026.
For more information and to apply, click here. Please search Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei AUT Iwi Partnership Scholarship
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei x SAE Scholarship
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and SAE Auckland have partnered to offer a Creative Media Scholarship to support one uri to study full-time at SAE in 2027.
Valued at $12,000 (approximately), the scholarship will contribute toward tuition fees for one academic year of study across SAE’s creative programmes, including audio production, screen production, music production, songwriting and musicianship.
This is an opportunity for uri who are passionate about storytelling, sound, film, music, production or the creative industries to take the next step in their learning and future career pathway.Who can apply?
Applicants must be registered Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei uri, be eligible to enrol as a domestic student and have an active application for SAE Auckland with the intention to undertake full-time study at SAE Auckland in 2027. Applicants must also meet SAE’s entry requirements for their chosen programme and the Terms and Conditions of the scholarship which can be found here.
Click here to apply - Applications close 1 November 2026
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei x Unitec Scholarship
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has partnered with Unitec to provide uri with scholarships to pursue tertiary education at Unitec. Three scholarships are available, valued at $2500 each.
To be eligible for the Scholarship, an applicant must meet all of the following criteria:- be a domestic student, i.e., a New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident;
- registered member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei;
- be enrolling in a Unitec programme from Level 3 to 9 (certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma, or Master’s degree) that takes at least one semester of full-time study to complete; and
- be enrolled as a Māori ākonga.
For more information and to apply, click here. Applications open 16 March 2027.
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This Scholarship was established in 2009 and is funded by the Faculty of Arts and Education to further develop the relationship, based on the Kōtuitanga, between Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
There are two scholarships of up to $5,000 pa, for up to three years available. This scholarship is offered twice a year to support registered members of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei who are enrolled full-time or part-time in undergraduate or sub-doctoral postgraduate study in the Faculty of Arts and Education.
The next round of applications open 16 September 2026, applications close 28 October 2026.
Click here for more information.
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Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have engaged with Titan Marine Engineering to create education pathways for Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei members. This engagement recognises the role of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in connecting opportunities with the aspirations of our people, supporting uri to grow their skills, knowledge, and future career pathways.
Titan Marine Engineering, based in Freemans Bay, has provided ship repairs, refits, vessel repair, and marine solutions since 1986. Through this scholarship, Titan Marine Engineering and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei are supporting uri who are studying in areas that are connected to the operations of Titan Marine Engineering, this includes; engineering, environmental, business, operations, legal, health and safety, or wider professional services sectors.
One scholarship of $10,000 per year, for up to three years, is available to support an eligible Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei uri with their education costs.
Who can apply?
- Domestic students studying in New Zealand;
- Registered members of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei;
- Ākonga who commenced their Bachelor's degree in 2026 (or earlier), studying full time; and
- Ākonga pursuing studies relevant to Titan Marine Engineering, including marine sciences, engineering, accounting, employment, health and safety, legal, business operations, environmental, or other relevant professional fields
Apply Now!
Complete your application here by 5 October 2026.
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Kaupapa I Purpose
To grow the Māori medium teaching workforce (years 0 – 13) within Te Kahu Tōpuni o Tuperiri (the rohe of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei), by supporting the development of qualified kaiako and building a sustainable talent pipeline for Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura and Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki.
Ngā Karahipi I Scholarships
Mō te rēa - Up to $10,000 per annum, for up to three years. Mō te rēa is for applicants:
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Enrolled in a Bachelor level Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme in Aotearoa.
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Mō te iti - Up to $10,000 per annum. Mō te iti is for applicants:
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Enrolled in a Bachelor or Graduate/Postgraduate Diploma ITE in Aotearoa; or
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A qualified teacher in Aotearoa enrolled in a level 5 or higher reo Māori qualification to build capability in Māori medium education.
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Who can apply?
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Kaimahi (unqualified) currently employed at Te Puna Reo Ōkahukura or Te Kura o Ngāti Whātua ki Tāmaki (bonding arrangements will apply).
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Registered hapū members of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Applications are open, apply here - closing 23 October 2026.
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Baradene of the Sacred Heart & Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Scholarship
The Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Baradene College of the Sacred Heart Scholarship is a 50/50 scholarship for students who display leadership potential and have all round ability. Two scholarships are available annually.
To be eligible, you must:
- be a registered member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei;
- be in Year 6 at time of application; and
- supply the required documentation.
Baradene cover 50% of fees from year 6 -13. Whānau are required to cover the remaining 50% of fee and any other extra-curricular costs.
Please email matauranga@nwo.iwi.nz for further information on this scholarship.