Ngā Hoe a Kupe Pathfinder Scholarships

An interview panel will include representatives from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori & Engagement, the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor Pasifika, and Future Students.All applicants will be advised by email of the outcome of their application. Shortlisted applicants will be notified by email and phone. Successful applicants will receive notification by letter before the end of November and will be officially awarded the scholarship at an event to be advised together with their families in February.

Applicants must be New Zealand Citizens or Permanent Residents. Applicants must be currently in Year 13 studying towards NCEA Level 3 from one of the following 8 schools: Aotea College, Porirua Bishop Viard College, Porirua Mana College, Elsdon Naenae College, Avalon Porirua College, Cannons Creek St Bernard's College, Lower Hutt Taita College, Taita Wainuiomata High School, Lower Hutt Applicants must be intending to enrol full time at Te Herenga Waka in the year following application. Applicants must be able to demonstrate resilience, innovation and overcoming adversity, and a strong commitment to gaining a university degree.

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.Applicants will be shortlisted and invited to an interview.

Accepts transfer credit.