2025 HE RINGA RAUPĀ (TRADES) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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2025 HE RINGA RAUPĀ (TRADES) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
About

The 2025 He Ringa Raupā (Trades) Scholarships are provided to support graduates of Kōhanga Reo currently enrolled in a vocational training programme, studying towards a trade qualification, or undertaking a trade apprenticeship with a relevant provider.

Refer to the Trades Scholarship Application Guidelines for further information.
HE RINGA RAUPĀ SCHOLARSHIPS

Five (5) scholarships worth $1000 each are available in 2025. These scholarships are intended to support Manu Pīrere with costs relevant to their vocational studies or apprenticeship, such as course costs, the purchase of tools, safety equipment and clothing, or the cost of travel.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications will be considered from Manu Pīrere currently studying fulltime or undertaking a trade apprenticeship in any of the following fields:

Please indicate which trade category applies to you by ticking the relevant box below:

Trade Category & Type*

	Tick(√)	Specify Type (e.g. Carpentry, Baking etc)
Automotive technologies
Barbering, Hairdressing and Beauty
Building and Construction
Culinary trades
Electrical engineering trades
Hospitality (barista, café, and restaurant)
Manufacturing
Mechanical engineering trades
Painting and decorating
Plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying
Refrigeration and air conditioning
Other

If the trade you are completing does not fall into one of the categories listed above, please select ‘Other’ and supply more details in the field provided:

Category & Type

Other
Eligibility criteria

Before continuing, please answer the following questions to determine your eligibility to apply:
Note: if you have previously received a He Ringa Raupa Scholarship you are not eligible to apply again.

Contact

For any queries regarding the 2025 He Ringa Raupā (Trades) Scholarships, please contact us by email: hemanupirere@kohanga.ac.nz

Please ensure to complete all sections of this form carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please ensure to complete all sections of this form carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

	Category & Type
Other

SECTION 2: KŌHANGA REO DETAILS
Provide verification of your Kōhanga Reo attendance (eg. a letter from your Kōhanga) (see Section 8 for file uploads).
Name of Kōhanga Reo attended*
Kōhanga Reo ID number (if known)
Town/City*

SECTION 3: Course and Apprenticeship information
Attach verification of your 2025 enrolment and course details, or confirmation of Apprenticeship (see Section 8 for file uploads).
Name of TEO or Training Institute/Employer*
Name of Fulltime Course or trade training apprenticeship*
(e.g. Bachelor of Arts)
Length of Course or apprenticeship *
(e.g. 3 years)
Current year of study / training*
(e.g. 2nd year)

SECTION 5: Whakapapa
A letter from a Kaumātua or Kuia endorsing your whakapapa must be uploaded with this application (see Section 8 for file uploads).
Tipuna/Tupuna*
Tipuna / Tupuna*
Pāpā / Matua*
Māmā / Whaea / Kōka*
KAITONO*
Whakapapa Endorsement
Kaumatua/Kuia ingoa
Kaumatua/Kuia Kaihaina
Te Rā

SECTION 6: Ko Te Reo Māori Te Mauri o Te Mana Māori
Wāhanga: Tuhituhi (Criteria 300 words = 0.5 - 1 page*). In 300 words, provide an overview of your experience within Te Kōhanga Reo, and the contribution that te reo Māori has made in your journey, including your area of study.*
In 300 words, provide an overview of your experience within Te Kōhanga Reo, and the contribution that te reo Māori has made in your journey, including your area of study.
Kaitono Signature.*

Clear
Please ensure you sign your submission.

SECTION 7: Bank details
Please complete the bank details section below and upload verification of your bank account details (e.g. bank encoded deposit slip, bank statement etc) in Section 8: File Uploads.
NZ Bank Account Number*
Name of Account Holder*

SECTION 9: Declaration
Please ensure you have read and completed all sections of the form, and provided all accompanying documentation as specified.
Kaitono Signature

Clear
Date

DayMonthYear
Date

SECTION 10: Check and submit
Prior to submitting your application please ensure to re‐check you have provided the following details*
Review the form to ensure you have completed all relevant fields then click Submit.
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