2026 HE RINGA RAUPĀ (TRADES) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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2026 HE RINGA RAUPĀ (TRADES) SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
ABOUT

The 2026 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 2026. 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*

Rows	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:

Rows 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 2026 He Ringa Raupā (Trades) Scholarships, please contact us by email: hemanupirere@kohanga.ac.nz

Please ensure you complete all sections of this form carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Ingoa Whānau*
  Surname
- Ingoa Tuatahi*
  First Name
- Ingoa Waenganui
  Middle Name(s)
- Rā Whānau*
  Date of Birth
- Papatūnga*
  (Postal) Address
- Wāhi Noho*
  City/Town
- Nama Waea
  Home Phone
- Waea Pūkoro*
  Mobile Phone
- Īmera*
  Email Address
- Provide verification of your Kōhanga Reo attendance (eg. a letter from your Kōhanga). Please upload your file using the box below.
- Name of Kōhanga Reo attended*
- Kōhanga Reo ID number (if known)
- Town/City*
- Upload your file here
  
  Acceptable file types are: pdf, doc, docx, ppt.
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- Attach verification of your 2026 enrolment and course details, or confirmation of Apprenticeship. Please upload your files using the box below.
- Name of TEO or Training Institute/Employer*
- Name of Fulltime Course or trade training apprenticeship*
- Length of Course or apprenticeship *
  (e.g. 3 years)
- Current year of study / training*
  (e.g. 2nd year)
- Upload your files here
  
  Acceptable file types are: pdf, doc, docx, ppt.
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- I ahu mai koe i whea? Identify your tribal affiliations.
- Tribal affiliations*
- Tipuna/Tupuna*
- Tipuna / Tupuna*
- Pāpā / Matua*
- Māmā / Whaea / Kōka*
- KAITONO*
- Whakapapa Endorsement
  
  Please upload your file using the box below.
- Kaumatua/Kuia ingoa
- Kaumatua/Kuia Kaihaina
- Te Rā
- Upload your file here
  
  Acceptable file types are: pdf, doc, docx, ppt.
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- 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.
- Please complete the bank details section below and upload verification of your bank account details (e.g. bank encoded deposit slip, bank statement etc) using the box below.
- NZ Bank Account Number*
- Name of Account Holder*
- Upload your file here
  
  Acceptable file types are: pdf, doc, docx, ppt.
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- Please ensure you have read and completed all sections of the form, and provided all accompanying documentation as specified.
- Kaitono Signature
  
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- Date
  
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  Date
- 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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