The scholarships were announced in 2021 following the Government’s apology to Pacific peoples for the dawn raids of 1970s; they are a gesture of goodwill and reconciliation to Pacific peoples, and are intended to remove some financial barriers to study.
According to the Ministry of Education, the Tulī scholarships acknowledge “the ongoing importance of education for Aotearoa Pacific families and communities.” The scholarships are available for both vocational and tertiary level study in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Up to 15 Tulī scholarships will be awarded each year to new applicants. Their value ranges from $11,000 to $31,000 each and supports training or study at Level 4 and above on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework (NZQA).
Study at all tertiary levels are eligible, including certificates, diplomas, under-graduate and graduate degrees.
These scholarships can be used to cover course costs like materials, equipment and tuition fees as well as living costs like accomodation, transport and childcare.
To be eligible for a Tulī scholarship, the applicant must:
For more information, visit the Ministry of Education here.
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