He Pikinga Poupou Education Grant 2026

Description:

The following grants are available for study undertaken and completed during the 2026 study year:

Tertiary study and training (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)

The purpose of this grant is to assist Ngaa Rauru uri to participate in tertiary education study or training by contributing towards study/training fees.

Secondary School Endeavours (Year 13)

These grants will assist Ngaa Rauru uri who are in their final year of their secondary schooling by contributing towards their school fees, learning resources, extra-curricular school activities.

Eligibility Criteria:

Grants are open to applicants that meet the following eligibility criteria:

Be of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi descent and registered with Te Kaahui o Rauru.
Reside in Aotearoa.
Be studying in 2026 and will commence study before July 2026.
Be enrolled with a government recognised secondary school/Wharekura (Year 13) or tertiary institution in Aotearoa.
Applicants who have previously received He Pikinga Poupou Grants for tertiary study and training must have achieved a minimum 75% pass rate in the most recent year of funded study and must provide supporting evidence of these academic results.

An application is complete when applicants (or their parents/legal guardian for those under 18) have satisfied the following:

Are registered with Te Kaahui o Rauru.
Submit a fully completed 2026 He Pikinga Poupou Grants Online application via the Te Kaahui o Rauru website.
Provide proof of enrolment in a recognised Secondary School/Wharekura/College within Aotearoa at Year 13 level (secondary school endeavours) or a recognised tertiary institution or training establishment in Aotearoa which is accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (tertiary study and training).
Supporting evidence of academic results for applicants who have previously received He Pikinga Poupou Grants for tertiary study and training (if applicable).
Submit a 30 second video about yourselves, your aspirations and how this grant will support these aspirations (all grants).
Provide proof of course fees e.g. invoice, statement of account (all grants).
Provide proof of learning related resources purchased e.g. receipts, statement of account.
Bank verified proof of bank account which clearly state the name of the applicant (or parent/legal guardian for those under 18), the bank account and the name of the bank. i.e. bank statement (no banking app screenshots).

Recipients of all grants are encouraged to commit to actively participating in hapuu/marae and Iwi activities and initiatives.

If no tuition fees are being charged by the tertiary institution, no grant payment will be made available.

Which He Pikinga Poupou Education Grant are you applying for?*

Tertiary Study and training (Undergraduate)Tertiary Study and training (Postgraduate)Secondary School Endeavours (Year 13 only)

Name*

First NameLast Name

Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

Email*

example@example.com

Contact Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Date of birth*

Date

Marae*

Are you registered with Te Kaahui o Rauru*

YesNo

Please provide your Iwi registration ID (if known)

Is this the first time you're applying for a tertiary study/training related He Pikinga Poupou Education grant?*

YesNo

If no, what year did you apply and what were you studying?

Please provide a copy of your record of learning and achievements for the past 5-years if you have previously applied for our He Pikinga Poupou grant.

Name of Secondary School, Tertiary or Training Provider/Institute within New Zealand?*

Course of study (name of study programme or secondary school year)*

Duration of study/course/event*

Total fees:*

Please provide a short 30 second video telling us who you are, what being Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi means to you and how the grant will help you:

Applicant Declaration: By signing this, I confirm and agree that the details I have provided in this application are true and correct (incl. proof of cost provided). I have read and I understand the information outlined in the 2026 He Pikinga Poupou Education Grants Information and if successful, will use the Grant as specified in this document. If successful I may be asked to provide a short, written report about my progress (this will be subject to a request from the TKoR office). I may also be asked to present at a Te Kaahui o Rauru kaupapa such as the Hui-aa-tau. My name, age, marae affiliations, photos and any grants awarded to me may be published in the Te Kaahui o Rauru communications such as but not limited to the Iwi Newsletter, website, publications or reports.*

Yes, I agree

Signature*

Designation of person signing*

ApplicantParentLegal Guardian

Name of person signing*

First NameLast Name

Attach documents i.e. proof of confirmed enrolment, invoices, verification of bank account, record of learning for those re-applying for He Pikinga Poupou Grants. Accepted file formats include PDF (File size limit 10MB - maximum of 5 files).*

CHECKLIST: Please tick each step that you have completed.*

Attach proof of confirmed enrolmentAttach proof of course fees i.e. invoice, statement of accountAttach proof of learning related resources purchased e.g. receiptsAttach proof of bank account e.g. bank statement (please don't send screenshots of your banking app)

I give permission for my video submission to be used for promotional purposes including showcasing the 2026 He Pikinga Poupou Education Grants.*

YesNo

Are you a robot?*