The annual He Manu Pīrere nō te Kōhanga Reo Scholarships are intended to support graduates of Kōhanga Reo that are currently enrolled for full-time study in a New Zealand Tertiary Institute or undertaking a vocational training programme.

Refer to the Tertiary or Trades Scholarship Application Guidelines or Frequently Asked Questions for further information. Visit our Past Scholarship Recipients page for more information on previous year’s recipients. 

 

TE TĀ HEMI HENARE SCHOLARSHIP

“Me pioke he āwhio mō te Kōhanga Reo, He taonga tuku iho nā te Atua, Te taonga e kore e ngaro, i ngā tau whakahuihui, i ngā tau takaoriori.” (Tā Hemi Henare) 

Upon the sudden loss of our prestigious Rangatira, Kōhanga Reo whānau throughout the motu expressed their wish to establish a scholarship in honour and memory of Tā Hemi Henare, who was a Patron of the movement at the time.  

The Trust, with collective contributions from Kōhanga Reo whānau throughout Aotearoa and the Māori Education Trust, supported the establishment of the capital fund that underpins this scholarship. The annual interest derived from the capital fund services the distribution. 
Each year, one (1) scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to a student studying at Doctorate PhD Level.  

Once scholarships open in February,  you  can apply online for the Tā Hemi Henare PhD Scholarship, or download a hardcopy of the application form. Refer to the application guidelines for the scholarship criteria and supporting documentation requirements.

TE KŌHANGA REO MASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS

Te Kōhanga Reo (TKR) Masters Scholarships are intended to support Ngā Manu Pīrere that are undertaking postgraduate studies at Masters level. These scholarships are valued at $2000 each and are awarded to four (4) Kōhanga Reo graduates each year. 

To apply for the TKR Masters Scholarships, you can access the form online or download a hardcopy of the form once scholarships open in February . See the guidelines document for additional scholarship criteria and application requirements.

TE KŌHANGA REO POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

The Te Kōhanga Reo Postgraduate Scholarships are specifically for Manu Pīrere who are undertaking postgraduate level studies, other than Masters and PhD level.

This category includes those who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree and are undertaking next level studies, such as Honours, Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates.

There are four (4) Postgraduate scholarships available each year,  valued at $1500 each.   

In February, applications for the postgraduate Scholarships can be made online or by downloading a hardcopy of the form. Refer to the application guidelines for more information.

HE RINGA RAUPĀ (TRADES) SCHOLARSHIPS

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

Ten (10) scholarships worth $1000 each are available for eligible Kōhanga Reo Graduates to apply for. 

Once applications open in February, you  can apply online for the He Ringa Raupā Trades Scholarships, or download a hardcopy of the form. Refer to the application guidelines for more information.

TE KŌHANGA REO UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS 

The Te Kōhanga Reo Undergraduate scholarships  are made possible through the Preferred Providers programme negotiated in partnership with the Te Kōhanga Reo Whānau Card.   

There are sixteen (16) scholarships  valued at $1000 available to Ngā Manu Pīrere undertaking undergraduate studies. Undergraduate level is the post-secondary education and before postgraduate education. It includes all tertiary academic programs up to and including a Bachelor’s degree.  

In February, applications  for the Undergraduate Scholarships can be made online or by downloading a hardcopy of the form. Refer to the application guidelines for more information. 

CONTACT US

If you have any questions regarding the Kōhanga Reo Scholarships, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions document or our Tertiary or Trades Scholarship Guidelines. Alternatively, you can email us at: [email protected] and one of our team will respond as soon as possible.