Wai Māori Scholarship
The Wai Māori scholarship aims to strengthen the presence of Māori experts in the freshwater and freshwater fisheries sectors.
Applications close soon.
About the scholarship
The scholarship seeks to contribute to the advancement of study or research in one or more of the following areas:
- Indigenous freshwater species research
- Effects of climate change on indigenous freshwater species
- Kaupapa Māori freshwater research
- Māori rights and interests in freshwater
- Freshwater and/or freshwater fisheries/species management and protection
- Freshwater and/or freshwater fisheries/species policy, regulation, and development
- Building or strengthening connections of tauira to their iwi/hapū
A total fund of $40,000 has been made available for this scholarship, this may be awarded to a single recipient or split between a number of recipients.
Applications close Monday 22 September, midday.
If you are interested download the guidelines below
Ready to apply? Complete an application using their online portal.
If you have any pātai regarding your application or the process, please get in contact via email here: twmfunds@waimaori.maori.nz
