Tertiary education scholarship

Over many years our scholarships and related programmes have supported hundreds of our whānau members to achieve their goals. We are pleased to announce we are accepting applications for our 2024 Tertiary Education Scholarship. 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.

Applications are currently closed.

Previous scholarship recipients

Kono Ahumahi scholarship

The Kono Ahumahi scholarship is a partnership between Wakatū Incorporation and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT).

The scholarship is aimed at those studying or thinking of studying at NMIT for a career in the aquaculture, horticulture, viticulture and food sectors, or supporting industries such as engineering, automotive engineering, and logistics.

The scholarship covers two-thirds of the recipient’s annual NMIT fees, for up to a maximum of three years. 

The successful applicant will also be supported through mentoring. 

To be eligible, a student must be of Māori descent and planning full-time study at NMIT.

Priority will be given to applicants with a whakapapa connection to Wakatū Incorporation.

Applications for the Kono Ahumahi scholarship can be made at any time.

For further information and application forms, email Hoani Tākao.