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Tertiary Education Grants 2026

Te Kāhui Maru Trust

1 Year

Tertiary

31 Mar 2026

Applications close:

Applicable Fields:

Listed on:

20 Jan 2026

Overview

Maru Ora Charitable Trust is committed to facilitating life-long opportunities for Ngāti Maruwharanui uri that enables them to be well educated, trained and confident in their Ngāti Marutanga. Maru Ora Charitable Trust is offering education grants to invest in Ngāti Maruwharanui uri and assist them to embrace educational opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Tertiary grant, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

  • Be of Ngāti Maru descent and a registered member of Ngāti Maruwharanui
  • Submit a fully completed application including a personal statement and all required information by the closing date (incomplete or late applications will not be considered
  • Provide proof of enrolment for year of the grant application and a transcript or report of the applicant’s grades for the previous year.
  • Provide acceptable evidence of a bank account e.g. bank deposit slip or letter from bank.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Maru Ora Trust’s tertiary grants EXCLUDE Master's, and Doctorate level degrees
  • Maru Ora Trust’s tertiary grants EXCLUDE Fees Free study
  • The grants are available to full-time (36 weeks) and part-time tertiary students who meet the specific eligibility criteria. 
  • Grants are open to applicants of all ages who satisfy the criteria.

Selection Process

Eligible iwi members can apply by completing the online form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtrLCwI3zrj5FVO6NjgyCAdAOb9tfl3RjTwgSzdNF4m87m_Q/viewform

Additional Information

IMPORTANT: Late or Incomplete applications will not be considered! 

Any pātai, please reach via email - admin@ngatimaru.co.nz

Eligible iwi members can contact the tari directly for an application form via the admin@ngatimaru.co.nz email address or use the online form through the website link


If you need further information or would to know more about the Te Kāhui Maru Trust or the Tertiary Education Grants 2026 you can visit https://maru.nz/

Who is Te Kāhui Maru Trust?

Maru Ora Charitable Trust is committed to facilitating life-long opportunities for Ngāti Maruwharanui uri that enables them to be well educated, trained and confident in their Ngāti Marutanga.  Maru Ora Charitable Trust is offering education grants to invest in Ngāti Maruwharanui uri and assist them to embrace educational opportunities.