Kahurangi Scholarship Application Form

Kahurangi Scholarship application form
Our Kahurangi Scholarships cover study fees for highly-deserving applicants who would otherwise struggle to afford to study and qualify as a teacher.

The scholarships will be awarded competitively on the basis of equity, merit and commitment to community and tamariki.

A Kahurangi Scholarship will pay study fees for the full duration of the following programmes:
- Bachelor of Teaching (ECE) (three years)
- Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (three years)
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE) (one year)
- Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Primary) (one year)
Applications close on:
- 10 January for programmes beginning in Semester One.
- 24 June for programmes beginning in Semester Two (Bachelor of Teaching ECE only).

Personal Details
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Gender*

MaleFemaleDiverse
Country of Citizenship*
If you are not an NZ citizen, are you a permanent resident of NZ?*

YesNo
Your primary ethnicity*

Contact details
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Mobile Number*
Email*

Programme of Study

To qualify for scholarship, you need to apply for one of the following programmes.
Which of these programes do you intend to apply for?*
Do you intend to study full-time or part-time?*

Full-timePart-time
Do you intend to begin your study in the semester immediately following this application?*
To qualify for a scholarship, you must begin study in the semester immediately following your application.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit an application to enrol in the programme you plan to study. Applications for study must be received by 1 December.
Have you submitted an application for the programme you plan to study?*

YesNo
Applications for study must be received by 1 December for your scholarship application to be considered.

Applications can be submitted through the following programme pages:

Financial Situation

Te Rito Maioha scholarships are intended for tauira|students who would otherwise be unable or find it difficult to study for financial reasons. Because of this, we ask for information on your financial situation and support. The information you provide will be reviewed only by the committee and is used solely for the purpose of assessing your application. Please note: Financial hardship does not include reluctance to take on a student loan.
Please tell us about your financial situation and circumstances*

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How do I get my IRD Statement of Earnings?
If you are financially self-supporting, or you have a partner who helps support you

Please supply a Statement of Earnings from Inland Revenue for the previous financial year.

You can get this by clicking on this link and logging in to myIR (registering is easy if not already registered).

Go to 'My Income', click on 'Account Information', and navigate to 'Income Tax'. Under Earnings Information, the previous financial year will be listed.

If you are self-employed, please provide either your IRD statement or supporting documentation from your business indicating your income.

Notes:
- Payslips, bank statements and/or employer letters will not be accepted.
- If you have a partner or spouse, they also need to supply a Statement of Earnings from Inland Revenue as above.
If you are supported by parents or caregivers

Each parent or caregiver who supports you needs to provide a Statement of Earnings from Inland Revenue for the previous financial year.

They can get this by clicking on this link and logging in to myIR (registering is easy if not already registered). Go to 'My Income', click on 'Account Information', and navigate to 'Income Tax'. Under Earnings Information, the previous financial year will be listed.

If they are self-employed, they should provide either their IRD statement or supporting documentation from your business indicating their income.

Note: Payslips, bank statements and/or employer letters will not be accepted.

Korowai Māori

If you are of New Zealand Māori descent, you maybe considered for a scholarship under the Māori category.
Are you of New Zealand Māori descent?*
Your iwi affiliation*
You need to provide a written endorsement from a Kaumatua, or another person of standing from your iwi, including but not limited to; an iwi representative of a Māori authority; Runanga or Trust Board. This person needs to endorse your whakapapa or that you are of New Zealand Māori descent. The endorser must know you and cannot be your sibling, spouse, parent or grandparent.
Name of endorser*
Position of endorser*
Endorser's organisation *
Upload Endorsement*

This can be a letter written by your endorser
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Pasifika

If you are of Pasifika ethnicity you may be considered for a scholarship under the Pasifika category.
Are you of Pasifika ethnicity?*
If yes, you need to give us a written endorsement of your ethnicity from a Pasifika member of standing in your community or a Pasifika Liaison Officer. The endorser must know you and cannot be your sibling, spouse, parent or grandparent.
Pasifika community member / Liason Officer Name*
Position of endorser*
Organisation of endorser*
Upload Endorsement*

This can be a letter written by your endorser
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Personal Statement
Please write a personal statement, up to 700 words, outlining:
- Your goals for your teaching career
- Your involvement and commitment to your community and tamariki
- Your personal attributes, achievements and strengths that you feel would make you an outstanding kaiako, teacher or faiāʻoga in your community.
- Why you want to study teaching with Te Rito Maioha
Your personal statement can be uploaded as a file or written below
Would you like to write or upload your personal statement*

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Write your personal statement below (700 words max)*

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References

Please provide two references from people of standing in your community who know you well. This could include a school principal or senior teacher if you are recent school leaver; a leader of a community organisation, church or iwi group you are connected with; an ECE service manager or school principal where you are employed or volunteer. They cannot be a family member.
Referee 1
Name*
Contact Number*
Email address*
Relation to you*
File Upload*

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Referee 2
Name*
Contact Number*
Email address*
Relation to you*
File Upload*

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I declare all the above to be true to the best of my knowledge*
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Kahurangi Scholarship application form

Personal Details

Contact details

Programme of Study

Admission Requirements

Financial Situation

Korowai Māori

Pasifika

Personal Statement

References

Referee 1

Referee 2

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