Maori Soldiers' Trust Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship
Description
The Maori Trustee administers the Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship which aims to promote higher education among Maori. It was created by the Maori Soldiers Trust Act in 1957.
Funding for the scholarship comes from Hereheretau Station, Wairoa, the major asset of the Maori Soldiers Trust.
Scholarships will be available to students studying in any field at any Tertiary institution e.g. Polytechnic, Wananga or University. Scholarships are generally between $1,000 and $3,000.
This scholarship is open to all Maori but preference is given to descendants of Maori World War I veterans. Maori World War I veterans are Maori who served overseas during World War I as part of the armed forces of the Crown.
Students may study any field. Selection considers the following:
*Academic record
*Demonstrated strong interest in Maori culture and language
*Evidence of involvement in cultural and/or community activities
Eligibility
Maori students enrolled full-time, with preference given to descendants of Maori World War I veterans.
Applications
Applications are available from online, via email or by contacting the Maori Soldier's Trust:
The Maori Soldier's Trust
Maori Trustee
PO Box 5038
Wellington 6145
Telephone: (04) 803 2837
Fax: (04) 803 2895
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Amount
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$1,000 - $3,000
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Tenure
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1 year
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Closing Dates
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30 Apr 2014
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Most application forms are not available until approximately
8
weeks ahead of the closing date.
Some scholarship records will have a link to another website, which will show below.
Please refer to that website for details.
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External Web Site
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Maori Trustee
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External Email Address
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Maori Trustee
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Keywords
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Application
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Application required only
College
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General (any College)
Level
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Postgraduate
Level
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Undergraduate
Specifically for
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Domestic Students
Specifically for
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Maori Students
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Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct, applicants are advised to check the application forms and regulations for eligibility criteria, scholarship value and tenure, and closing dates.