EDUCATION GRANTS
The Trust supports educational activities that enhance the mātauranga Māori, academic prosperity and educational success of its beneficiaries across most age groups. This includes study at intermediate, secondary and tertiary level, work related training, leadership development, and study that develops cultural knowledge pertaining to Ngāti Ruapuha and Ngāti Uekaha.
Primary, Intermediate and Secondary Grants
Grants for the 2024 School Year have now closed.
Inset photo Aroha Costar and
Paengawhawha Henry-Wi.
Tertiary, Work Related & Apprenticeship Grants
Grants for 2024 have now closed.
Inset photo Tai Jones
and Hunter Waaka.
General Criteria
To be eligible for an education grant you must be:
- Registered with the Ruapuha Uekaha Hapū Trust
- Enrolled in school or be in a certified home school, tertiary institution or provide proof that you are completing work related studies
- Fill in all sections of the application form
- Provide all supporting documents requested in the application form
- Ensure that the information provided is true and correct
- If you are not sure if you are registered contact the RUHT Administrator on 0800 525 626 or click Register Here
Photo – Waitomo Caves School
Kia hora te marino. Kia whakapapa pounamu te moana. Kia tere te kārohirohi i mua i tō huarahi.
May peace be widespread. May the sea glisten like greenstone. And may the shimmer of light guide your way.