John Tapiata Scholarship

The John Tapiata Scholarship supports students pursuing study within Te Ara Poutama at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). It was established to recognise the contribution of John Tapiata and to promote excellence and Te Reo Māori. One new scholarship is awarded annually and is tenable for one year, with renewal possible for current recipients for up to three years subject to reapplication and satisfactory progress. The scholarship provides a contribution towards tuition for eligible full-time study.

NZD 8,000 contribution towards tuition fees for one year of full-time study (pro-rata adjustments for part-time or outside-paper study).

Applicants must have been accepted for full-time study in a certificate, diploma, undergraduate, or postgraduate degree programme within Te Ara Poutama; must be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident; and must provide a referee's statement supporting their leadership ability from a community leader, group, organisation, or school.

Apply through the AUT online scholarship application system (available from July); upload academic transcripts, submit a 1,000-word essay in Te Reo Māori, and nominate one referee through the online system.