celebrate Mäori achievement - Te Puni Kokiri

RANGATAHI
SIR APIRANA NGATA MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The Sir Apirana Ngata Memorial Scholarship aims to promote higher
education among Mäori. It was created by the Mäori Soldiers Trust
Act in 1957 and is administered by the Mäori Trust Office.
Funding for the scholarship comes from Hereheretau Station,
Wairoa – it is the major asset of the Mäori Soldiers Trust.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Up to 10 scholarships (of up to $5,000 each) are available every
year for full-time study at any New Zealand polytechnic, wänanga
or university.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
This scholarship is open to all Mäori but preference is given to
descendants of Mäori World War 1 veterans. Mäori World War 1
veterans are Mäori who served overseas during the First World War
as part of the armed forces of the Crown.
Students may study any field, with preference given to students in
their final year of tertiary study.
Selection considers the following:
• academic record
• demonstrated strong interest in Mäori culture
• evidence of involvement in cultural and/or community activities.
Application forms are available now at
www.tpk.govt.nz/en/about/mto/apirana/
Applications close 30 April 2009.
Hey! Did you hear
about Te Karere?
Yeah! He’s a
MEAN swimmer.
Te Karere
25th Anniversary
Swimmer?
I’m talking about the
Mäori Programme.
Oh yeah,
I knew that.
Sure is. It makes me think
of my Koro. He’d be proud as.
Te Ao Mäori on the air!
Well...news is they’re
celebrating 25 years on air.
A great achievement!
TE PUNI KÖKIRI | KÖKIRI | POUTÜ TE RANGI – PAENGA WHÄWHÄ 2009
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