Ngāpuhi Education Scholarships

The Rūnanga introduces and established the Ngāpuhi Education Scholarships in 2003. The overall aim of the Ngāpuhi Education Scholarships is to assist students registered on the Ngāpuhi Iwi Register to:

• Fulfil their potential for academic success;
• Encourage applicants to contribute their knowledge and skills towards the wellbeing and development of Ngāpuhi whānau, hapū and iwi.

Scholarships are available for approved studies at the following levels;

• University Entrance/NCEA Award;
• Bachelor/Undergraduate Degree;
• Graduate and Post-Graduate – Honours, Graduate or Post-Graduate Diploma, Master and PhD/Doctoral levels.

To be eligible to apply for a Ngāpuhi Education Scholarship, applicants must:

• Whakapapa to Ngāpuhi and be fully registered with the Rūnanga;
• Be formally enrolled with a tertiary provider (Full-time if Undergraduate. Part-time study meets the criteria for Graduate and Post-Graduate categories);
• Be studying in New Zealand
• Submit a fully completed Ngāpuhi Scholarship Application Form including all requested information by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be accepted;
• Have their application received by the Rūnanga by the closing date;
• Provide proof of course enrolment (year of scholarship application);
• Provide academic transcripts of previous study.

How to apply

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 31st March 2023.

Please post or deliver applications to:
Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi,
PO Box 263,
16 Mangakāhia Rd, Kaikohe.

Minor Capital Works Funding

Remedial repair needed on your marae?  Several Ngāpuhi marae have accessed this fund to take care of repairs on their marae that cost less than $5000.

The amount that can be applied for is $5000, and applicants may apply only once per financial year (1 July to 30 June).

There are five funding rounds each year closing on 6 February, 6 April, 6 June, 6 August and 6 October.

About the fund:

• The fund is strictly for remedial repairs to the marae for issues that prevent the marae from being used. Works must be remedial, under $5000 and have professional quotes.
• The fund is for works that are current or yet to be carried out. We do not fund projects in retrospect.
• Applications will only be received from Ngāpuhi marae situated within the Takiwā rohe o Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-O-Ngāpuhi.
• For detailed information on applying to this fund, go to our Application Guide.

Past projects that we have funded include:

• Street lighting and safe access for marae located on a state highway
• Fix leak in kitchen pipes and cover for kitchen entrance
• Health and safety compliance
• Roof repairs
• Replacement of a water pump
• Installation of water tank and pipe fittings

Major Marae Project Assistance Funding

Are you ‘completing’ a major marae development project? We may be able to help.  The amount that can be applied for is $20,000 and applicants may apply only once in any given year.

There are two funding rounds each year closing on 6 April and 6 October.

This fund is contestable, with a maximum of two (2) distributions to Ngāpuhi marae per financial year (1 July to 30 June).

About the fund:

• Major Marae Project Assistance funding is for ‘completing’ major marae development projects only.
• The fund is for end project stages that have not yet commenced. Applications for retrospective works will not be considered.
• Successful funding recipients are subject to a 3-year stand down, before they may re-apply to this fund.
• Applications will only be accepted from Ngāpuhi marae situated within the Takiwā rohe of Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi.
• For detailed information on applying to this fund, go to our Application Guide.

Past projects that we have funded include:

• Completion of disability ablution block
• Wheelchair access and upgrade of hot water system for the marae complex
• Carpeting of wharenui and upgrade of ablution block
• Fencing for safety purposes

Sponsorship Funding

The Sponsorship Fund is a one off application where a group or organisation are participating in or organising a special event. To be eligible for this fund you must fulfill the following:

• Apply for funding at least 15 working days BEFORE the event happens.
• Members of your group or organisation must be registered with Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi.
• Provide in writing, a letter and profile outlining your event, include overall costs, and a photograph for the Ngāpuhi website (Ngāpuhi News). This can be as brief or as long as you wish.
• Provide a letter of verification from your coach, teacher or organisation on letterhead, confirming your participation in this event
• Provide your bank details on a pre-printed bank deposit slip, or a verified printout of your bank account details from your bank. Payment will be made by Direct Credit to your account.

The amount of the grant shall be a contribution towards the cost and not represent the total cost to the group.
At the discretion of the CEO, the grant may be made up of a combination of cash and Ngāpuhi tribal wear.
The MAXIMUM amount in total shall not exceed $1000 per group/team or organisation.
The event must have a major impact or contribution to Ngāpuhi.

A brief report is required once the event is completed. If a report is not submitted, you will not be eligible for the Sponsorship Fund in the future.

The Sponsorship Fund does not cover costs related to education fees, medical bills, housing, debt, business ventures or legal costs.

IMPORTANT! If you are successful in receiving funding:
a) you will not be eligible for further funding for 12 months
b) you agree to your profile and event being used as positive publicity for Ngāpuhi (you will be notified).

If your group/team or organisation does not attend the event, the funds must be returned to Te Rūnanga-Ā-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi.

Sponsorship Funding

The Sponsorship Fund seeks to assist a group or organisation who are participating in or organising a special event.

In past years we have been able to support sports teams, cultural, community and whānau groups.

To apply for Sponsorship, you must be a registered Ngāpuhi tribal member, residing in NZ.  Not registered? You can apply to register.  You can also check and update your registration details.

How to apply

 SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Please post or deliver applications to:
Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi,
PO Box 263,
16 Mangakāhia Rd, Kaikohe.

Read some of the acknowledgements from past Sponsorship Recipients

Discretionary Funding

The Discretionary Fund is a one off application where an individual child/adult represents their region in a successful event or participates in a special event.

In past years we have been able to support Ngāpuhi individuals to participate and compete in sports teams, cultural, community and whānau groups.

Where there are more than five children/adults from the same team/club applying, they must apply for the Sponsorship Fund as a team/club/group.

To apply for Discretionary Funding, you must be a registered Ngāpuhi tribal member, residing in NZ.

Not registered? You can REGISTER HERE .
You can also check and update your registration details by logging in.

How to apply

 DISCRETIONARY FUND APPLICATION FORM
Complete and return the application PDF to us at least 15 working days before the event happens

Please post or deliver applications to:
Te Rūnanga-A-Iwi-Ō-Ngāpuhi,
PO Box 263,
16 Mangakāhia Rd, Kaikohe.

Read some of the acknowledgements from past Discretionary Funding Recipients