Te Kaahui o Rauru He Pikinga Poupou Education Grants 2026

📖 About Te Kaahui o Rauru He Pikinga Poupou Education Grants

The Te Kaahui o Rauru Education Grant Program, known as He Pikinga Poupou, recognizes that education and personal development are the cornerstones of prosperity for uri (descendants), whaanau (families), and hapuu (sub-tribes). These grants aim to reduce financial barriers to learning and foster a strong connection between individual success and Iwi development.

🎁 Benefits of the Grants

The following grants are available for study completed during the 2026 study year:

Tertiary Study and Training

• Undergraduate & Postgraduate programs.
• Purpose: To assist Ngaa Rauru uri in participating in tertiary education or training by contributing towards study/training fees.

Secondary School Endeavours

• Year 13 students.
• Purpose: To assist Ngaa Rauru uri in their final year of secondary schooling by contributing towards:
  • School fees.
  • Learning resources.
  • Extra-curricular school activities.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Grants are open to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Be of Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi descent and registered with Te Kaahui o Rauru.
• Reside in Aotearoa.
• Be studying in 2026 and commence study before July 2026.
• Be enrolled with a government-recognized secondary school/Wharekura (Year 13) or tertiary institution in Aotearoa.
• Applicants who have previously received He Pikinga Poupou Grants for tertiary study and training must:
  • Achieve a minimum 75% pass rate in the most recent year of funded study.
  • Provide supporting evidence of academic results.

📝 Application Requirements

An application is considered complete when the following requirements are met:

1. Registration:

   • Applicants (or their parents/legal guardian for those under 18) must be registered with Te Kaahui o Rauru.

2. Online Application:

   • Submit a fully completed 2026 He Pikinga Poupou Grants Online Application via the Te Kaahui o Rauru website.

3. Proof of Enrolment:

   • Provide proof of enrolment in:
     • A recognized secondary school/Wharekura/College within Aotearoa at Year 13 level.
     • A recognized tertiary institution or training establishment in Aotearoa, accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).

4. Academic Results:

   • Submit supporting evidence of academic results for applicants who have previously received He Pikinga Poupou Grants for tertiary study and training (if applicable).

5. Personal Video:

   • Submit a 30-second video about yourself, your aspirations, and how this grant will support your goals.

6. Proof of Fees:

   • Provide proof of course fees (e.g., invoice, statement of account).

7. Learning Resources:

   • Provide proof of learning-related resources purchased (e.g., receipts, statement of account).

8. Bank Verification:

   • Submit bank-verified proof of the applicant's bank account (or parent/legal guardian for those under 18), including:
     • Name of the applicant.
     • Bank account details.
     • Name of the bank (e.g., bank statement; no banking app screenshots).

📅 Application Date and Process

• Applications must be submitted via the Te Kaahui o Rauru website.
• Deadline: 31 March, 2026

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the Te Kaahui o Rauru He Pikinga Poupou Education Grants here.
• Apply for the grants here.

• Tertiary study and training (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
• Secondary School Endeavours (Year 13)