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Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust administered by Westpac
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust administered by Westpac
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Tertiary education
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Overview
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust was established in 1994 in partnership with Māori and Iwi entities to promote, develop and provide for the education and advancement of Māori in the general business, banking, and finance industries.
Each year, at the trustees’ discretion, up to four Māori recipients throughout Aotearoa are each awarded a $5,000 scholarship towards their tertiary study costs.
The Trust is administered by Westpac New Zealand Limited and applications for 2026 are now closed.
Applications re-open in June 2026 and close in October 2026
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be of Māori descent and Iwi registered
- Be enrolled at an accredited New Zealand tertiary institution in 2027
- Be studying a general business-related or banking and finance-related degree
- Be studying full-time
- Preferably but not necessarily fluent in Te Reo Māori
- Submit their application and supporting documentation by date to be confirmed
Selection Process
16 June 2025 – Applications open.
12 October 2025 – Applications close
13 October 2025 to 19 November 2025 – Applications reviewed by Trustees panel, interviews held (if applicable) and selections made.
November 2025 – Applicants notified of application outcome.
December 2025 – Scholarship funds paid.
Additional Information
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Who is Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust administered by Westpac?
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust was established in 1994 in partnership with Māori and Iwi entities to promote, develop and provide for the education and advancement of Māori in the general business, banking, and finance industries.
