Tertiary education scholarship

Over many years our scholarships and related programmes have supported hundreds of our whānau members to achieve their goals. Our scholarships are designed to build our leadership, connecting talented people to our rich cultural heritage and legacy.

We are particularly focused on supporting those studying disciplines related to our businesses, including law, accounting and marketing, and the applied sciences of viticulture and horticulture. Property and project management, Te Reo Māori and Māori economic development are also a priority.

To be eligible for one of our scholarships, you must be a Wakatū shareholder or a descendant of a Wakatū shareholder.





The scholarship provides the successful applicant with financial support for fees and books, up to a maximum of three years, with bonus opportunities for studying Te Reo Māori and achieving academic merit.

Wakatū Incorporation will not be offering tertiary scholarships in 2026. For more information, please email Ihaka Griffin-Matthews.

Previous scholarship recipients

Johannah Kātene-Burge - Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Rārua

Read more about Johannah

J'Adoube Elkington - Ngāti Koata

Read more about J'Adoube

Portia Barcello - Te Ātiawa, Ngāti Rārua

Read more about Portia

📌 Scholarships (Kawartha Lakes)
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