Te Waiu O Aotearoa Trust Scholarships Administered by Westpac
| Value | $5,000 |
| Tenure | Each year, at the trustees’ discretion, up to four Māori recipients throughout Aotearoa are each awarded a $5,000 scholarship towards their tertiary study costs. |
| Opening date | 16/06/2025 |
| Closing date | 12/10/2025 |
| Provider |
Westpac |
| Location | All locations |
Te Waiu o Aotearoa Trust was established in 1994 in partnership with Māori and Iwi entities to promote, develop and provide for the education and advancement of Māori in the general business, banking, and finance industries.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must:
- Be of Māori descent and Iwi registered
- Be enrolled at an accredited New Zealand tertiary institution in 2026
- Be studying a general business-related or banking and finance-related degree
- Be studying full-time
- Preferably but not necessarily fluent in Te Reo Māori
- Submit their application and supporting documentation by 11:59pm Sunday 12 October 2025.
Eligible programmes
- Business