Māori Student Bursary at Laidlaw College 2024

The Māori Student Bursary is offered by Laidlaw College to support undergraduate or postgraduate Māori students who are citizens or permanent residents of Aotearoa New Zealand. The bursary provides financial assistance of up to $500 per semester to students enrolled in a recognized program of study at Laidlaw College.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Open to undergraduate or postgraduate Māori students.
• Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Aotearoa New Zealand.
• Enrolled in a Laidlaw College-recognized program of study.

Basis of Selection:

• Academic achievement.
• Community involvement.
• Personal statement on why the candidate has chosen to study at Laidlaw College.
• The bursary will be awarded by the Laidlaw College Scholarships Committee.

Application Process:

• Complete the application form available on the Laidlaw College website.
• Provide evidence of prior academic achievement and/or standing.
• Submit a personal statement explaining why the candidate has chosen to study at Laidlaw College.

Value of the Scholarship:

• Financial support of up to $500 per semester.
• Recognizes and values Māori students and their communities.
• Supports students in their studies to affirm the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and provide an environment in which Māori students can flourish.