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2017 Postgraduate Scholarship Application Form

2017 MĀORI EDUCATION TRUST POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

Tēnā koe e tono nei mō Ngā Karahipi Māori 2017. Tēnā hoki koe e whai i te huarahi mātauranga hei hāpai i a

koe, to whānau, to iwi, otirā, te ao Māori. He huarahi tēnei i whakaritea e ō mātua tīpuna, kia riro i a koe ngā

kete e toru o te wānanga.

Nō reira, tihei mauriora.

The Māori Education Trust scholarship programme comprises a range of scholarships for Māori secondary and

tertiary students. The purpose of the scholarship programme is to provide support for Māori students to

pursue and achieve success in programmes of study and training.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

i. be of New Zealand Māori descent (unless applying for the Queen Elizabeth II Postgraduate Fellowship);

ii. be enrolled at a tertiary institute in 2017;

iii. meet the criteria for the scholarships applied for;

iv. submit the application and supporting documentation on time.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

2. Additional Information including missing or corrected information, must reach the Māori Education

Trust by the closing date. Late information will not be accepted.

3. The Māori Education Trust does not accept any responsibility for lost or delayed application packages

caused by incorrect mailing instructions or delays in delivery.

4. You must advise the Māori Education Trust of any changes to your application. All changes must be

advised in writing (email and post are acceptable).

5. Please do not staple your papers together; use a paper clip or place in a plastic sleeve.

6. If you meet scholarship criteria, you can apply for as many scholarships as you wish, however you can

only be awarded one.

7. All applicants (successful and unsuccessful) will be notified in writing within three months after the

scholarship closing date.

CLOSING DATE

Applications close at 4.30 pm, Friday, 31 Poutū-te-rangi (March) 2017.

Postal Address: Māori Education Trust P O Box 31213 LOWER HUTT 5040

Phone: (04) 586 7971 Email: [email protected]


Username: (Office Use)


(Please print clearly)

Please read this application form carefully and complete all sections. Incomplete applications will not be

considered for a scholarship.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname

First Name

Middle Name(s)

Gender Date of Birth / /

Address

Suburb / RD Number

Town / City Postcode

Home Phone (0 ) Daytime Contact / Mobile (0 )

Email Address (Tertiary)

Email Address (Personal)

PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS (if different from above):

Address

Suburb / RD Number

Town / City Postcode

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS

a) NZ Bank Account Number: -

Bank Branch Account number Suffix

b) Name of Account Holder:

NOTE: Please provide an encoded bank deposit slip or bank verification of your bank account number.


KOROWAI MĀORI

Iwi 1.

2.

3.

Hapu 1.

2.

3.

Marae 1.

2.

3.

WHAKAPAPA

Please complete this section of your whakapapa:

Grandfather Grandmother Grandfather Grandmother

Father Mother

Applicant

Whakapapa certification – You must have your whakapapa confirmed by a Kaumātua. (Iwi registration letter is also

acceptable.)

Certifier’s name:

Certifier’s signature:

Certifier’s phone number:


TE REO MĀORI

He mea nui te reo Māori ki a mātou o Toitū Kaupapa Māori Mātauranga. Tena tohua mai ngā āhuatanga hei

whakarite i to aroha ki te reo:

a) Kei te hiahia au ki te ako i te reo Māori: Ae Kao

b) Kei te ako au i te reo Māori: Ae Kao

c) Kei te āhua mōhio au i te reo Māori: Ae Kao

d) Kei te matatau au i te reo Māori: Ae Kao

e) I tipu ake au i te reo Māori: Ae Kao

f) Kei te kōrerotia te reo ia rā, ia rā: Ae Kao

g) Ka tuhia aku mahi whakamātautau i te reo Māori: Ae Kao

PERSONAL STATEMENT

In 50 – 75 words, please complete the following: I believe I will be successful this year because


INVOLVEMENT IN MY MARAE, HAPU, IWI AND/OR WIDER MĀORI COMMUNITY

In 50 – 75 words, please describe the involvement you have with your marae, hapu, iwi and/or wider Māori

community.

EDUCATION DETAILS AND ENROLMENT CONFIRMATION

Student ID Number (ENROLpro):

Student NSI Number (NZQA):

Name of your tertiary institution:

Intended programme of study: Postgraduate Certificate in

Postgraduate Diploma in

Honours Degree in

Masters Degree in

Doctorate in

Major subject/s

1.

2.

Degree length full-time (circle) 3 Years 4 Years Other

Year of study in 2017 (circle): 1st

2nd

3rd

4th

5th

Other

My programme of study is (circle) Full-time Part-time


EDUCATION DETAILS AND ENROLMENT CONFIRMATION (cont’d)

You must have your tertiary institute complete the following. (Enrolment confirmation letter is also acceptable.)

a) Institution Contact Details:

b) Website / Phone Number:

Address:

c) Course Start Date: ______ / ______ / ______ Course End Date: ______ / ______ / ______

d) Institution stamp or seal:

e) Certifier’s name:

f) Certifier’s signature:

g) Certifier’s position:

h) Certifier’s phone number:

SCHOLARSHIPS

Please indicate if you have received a Māori Education Trust scholarship in the past (please tick or circle).

N / A Secondary Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship

I have applied for or am receiving another grant or scholarship (please tick or circle). Yes No

If yes, what is the grant or scholarship? Name:

Value:

Tertiary

institute’s stamp


FINANCES

Please complete the budget below as accurately as possible; ensure amounts are based on annual figures.

NOTE: Do not include a student loan as income.

Expected annual income for 2017

(Do not include student loan)

Expected annual expenses for 2017

Student allowance University fees

Personal savings Accommodation (rent)

Earnings (wages) Meals

Parental support Phone, power, etc

Scholarships/bursaries Study costs

Other (please itemise below) Transport

Insurance

Entertainment

Other (please itemise below)

Total Total

Other Income Other Expenses


2017 Postgraduate Scholarships

OPTION 1:

ERIC HALL McCORMICK SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Available to a Māori student undertaking research at postgraduate level in a field which is of

significant benefit to Māori. Priority will be given to a student attending the University of

Auckland. Applicants must provide a reference from their supervisor/s regarding their research.

Value: $ 7,500

No. of recipients: 1

If you meet the above criteria, please complete the following:

a) I am enrolled at the University of Auckland:

Yes No

b) Complete the following (in 100 words or less): I am undertaking research which will be beneficial to Māori because:

c) I have attached a written reference from my supervisor/s, regarding my research:

Yes No

NOTE: If you do not have a supervisor or a research component, you must attach an academic reference from lecturer

or Head of Department.

OFFICE USE ONLY Eligible Yes / No


OPTION 2:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Criteria: Available to a Māori or non-Māori graduate with excellent academic ability, who plans to research

at postgraduate level, in a field that will benefit Māori. Applicants must provide a reference from

their supervisor/s regarding their research.

Value: $ 5,000



a) I am:

Māori Non-Māori

b) Complete the following (in 100 words or less): I am undertaking research which will be beneficial to Māori:


Yes No

NOTE: If you do not have a supervisor or a research component, you must attach an academic reference from a

lecturer or Head of Department.



OPTION 3:

RANGIRIRI and MĀTENE TE WHIWHI WINIATA SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Available to Māori graduates to enable them to complete postgraduate studies. Pre-requisite is

completion of a master’s degree.

Value: $5,000



a) I have completed a master’s degree:

Yes No

NOTE: You must attach a copy of your master’s degree or another form of evidence that shows you have completed

your master’s degree.


OPTION 4:

ROY WATLING MITCHELL PRESTIGIOUS PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Available to a Māori graduate with a record of academic excellence. Applicants must provide a

reference from their supervisor/s regarding their research.

Value: $5,000



a) I have completed a degree in:

b) I expect to complete my current degree in: ______ / ______ / ______


Yes No

NOTE:

i. You must attach evidence of having completed a degree.

ii. If you do not have a supervisor or a research component, you must attach an academic reference from a lecturer

or Head of Department.



OPTION 5:

SISTER ANNIE HENRY SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: The Sister Annie Henry Trust was established in 1972 to assist in the education or training of any

direct descendants of Reverend John George Laughton, or of Tūhoe descent.

Value: $700

No. of recipients: 1 (in total, at secondary or tertiary level)


a) I am a direct descendant of Reverend John George Laughton:

Yes No

NOTE: If yes, you must attach your whakapapa.

b) I am of Tūhoe descent: Yes No


OPTION 6:

TĪ MARU MĀORI TRUST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria: Available to Māori graduates with a record of academic excellence. Applicants must provide a

reference from their supervisor/s regarding their research.

Value: $5,000



a) I have completed a degree in:

NOTE: You must attach evidence of having completed a degree.

b) I expect to complete my current degree in: ______ / ______ / ______


Yes No

NOTE: If you do not have a supervisor or a research component, you must attach an academic reference from a

lecturer or Head of Department.



DECLARATION

Please read each statement and tick the box next to it if the statement is true; sign and date the form. If you cannot

truthfully make each statement, you should not submit an application.

The information I have given in this application is accurate and complete.

I am of New Zealand Māori descent (unless applying for the Queen Elizabeth II Postgraduate Scholarship).

I have read and understand the information about each section of this application form.

I understand that if I accept a scholarship and do not complete my study, I may be required to repay the

scholarship.

I understand that if my application is incomplete it will not be considered.

If I am a successful recipient, I agree that my award and personal details may be used by the Māori Education

Trust or scholarship donor to promote the scholarship programme.

If I am a successful recipient, I understand my details may be shared with the Ministry of Education. I am also

aware I may receive a call during or after the term of my scholarship as part of the Ministry of Education’s

scholarship verification process.

If I am a scholarship recipient, I will forward a letter of thanks to the scholarship donor care of the Māori

Education Trust.

I will provide the Māori Education Trust with a copy of my academic transcript, copy of my degree (or a

progress report) by Friday, 29 Hakihea (December) 2017.

I have attached:

Encoded bank deposit slip or bank verification of my bank account number.

Certified copy of my academic transcripts.

Evidence that confirms I am a direct descendant of Reverend John George Laughton (Sister Annie Henry

Scholarship applicants only).

Written reference from supervisor/s or academic reference from a lecturer or Head of Department.

Copy of my Curriculum Vitae.

Name: ______________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________ Date: ______ / ______ / _____

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT

Complete this section if you would like to receive email confirmation that your application has been received.

Your name: ______________________________________ Date Sent (office)

Your email address: ______________________________________

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