Hutia te rito o te harakeke kei whea to kōmako e kō? Ki mai ki ahau he aha te mea nui o te Ao? Maku e kī atu, he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata
If the heart of the harakeke was removed, where would the bellbird sing? If I was asked what was the most important thing in the world I would be compelled to reply, it is people, it is people, it is people.
The whakataukī refers to the importance of whakapapa – the people to whom we are connected – past, present and future. The flax represents whānau being at the centre. Look to your own background – understanding your personal connections and building healthy relationships with all those you encounter will lead to success.
Scholarships
Applying for a scholarship is a lot like applying for a job. There are also many options available to students from all walks of life!
Tips on finding other scholarships or awards:
- Look to your own background and map your connections – ask if they know.
- Research your whakapapa/family tree.
- Land/Iwi grants and scholarships. i.e. Te Arawa, Tuwharetoa, Waikato-Tainui, Ngāi Tahu
- Employer sites or cultural links. i.e. Pacific Education Foundation
- Professional associations i.e. Teach NZ
- Grants for women. New Horizons for Women: Hine Kahukura / Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship
- StudySpy
You may need a reference letter to accompany your scholarship application. This should be written by someone familiar with your work, character, and accomplishments. Click here for more information.
Toi Ohomai offers a range of scholarships for current and prospective students. You can view these on the Toi Ohomai website:
There are a wide range of scholarships available for students: