Third Year Rumaki and Reo Rua Teacher Trainees
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Applications open
25 June - 25 July
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao with the support of Matāra Ltd. is pleased to offer scholarships to support the continued development of future Te Arawa and Ngāti Manawa kaiako aiming to teach in rumaki and reo rua education.
These scholarships are funded through the Iwi Workforce Development initiative through the Ministry of Education, and are designed to grow a strong, sustainable Māori-medium teaching workforce for our iwi and communities.
He Aha?
The purpose of these scholarships is to:
Support tauira Māori in their final year of rumaki / reo rua initial teacher education
Reduce financial pressure during the completion phase of study
Strengthen the Māori-medium teaching workforce for the benefit of whānau, hapū and iwi.
Successful applicants will take part in a light-touch mentoring and connection programme to support study completion and transition into employment.
Mā Wai?
Scholarships are open to tauira who:
Whakapapa to Te Arawa and/or Ngāti Manawa
Are enrolled in a recognised initial teacher education programme focused on rumaki (Māori-medium) or reo rua (bilingual education)
Are in Year 2 of study in 2026 (with continuation into Year 3).
Te Whiwhi?
Total value: $9,500
Paid as a one-off award for 2026.