Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga is the governance body that owns and administers our collective assets for the benefit of Ngāti Mutunga.
The Rūnanga is a Trust consisting of five (5) elected representatives drawn from the adult registered members (being registered descendants of Ngāti Mutunga Tūpuna or nga Uri o nga tūpuna o Ngāti Mutunga). The Rūnanga operates according to an Iwi-agreed set of rules called the Charter.
Grants available to both full-time and part-time tauira who are registered either under their own name or parent(s) with Ngāti Mutunga.
Applications must be received by Friday 17 April, 2026.
You can follow the link below to their website to find out how to register if you are not yet, and learn more about their history.
If you believe you are eligible for the scholarship below, you can apply by using our Application Portal using the button below.
Applying for Ngāti Mutunga Scholarships:
When you apply for a Ngāti Mutunga scholarship via the MET Application Portal it is VERY IMPORTANT that you select Ngāti Mutunga as one of your iwi affiliations. If you do not, you won’t be able to apply for these scholarships.
If you haven’t selected the correct iwi and wish to change your iwi affiliations to access the scholarship application, please email info@maorieducation.org.nz
Grants Available:
- Pre-Bachelor/Undergraduate or Trades Grants: Ten (10) certificate/diploma level grants available, valued at $500 each. Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
- Bachelor/Undergraduate Grants: Ten (10) with eight (8) bachelor’s degree level grants available, valued at $1,000 each and two (2) bachelor’s degree (honours) level grants available, valued at $1,000 each. Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
- Graduate/Postgraduate Grants: Two (2) with one (1) graduate/postgraduate diploma level grant available, valued at $2,500 and one (1) Master’s/PhD doctoral level grant available, valued at $2,500. Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
*Please note, funding allocations are determined by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Mutunga, and grants may be awarded in full or in part at their discretion.
Grant Conditions:
- Priority is given to first-time applicants each year.
- Funding is available to both full-time and part-time students.
- Part-time students will receive funding on a pro-rata basis.
- Applicants who are eligible for Fees Free study may still apply for this grant.
- Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to re-apply in subsequent years.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
Required Documentation:
- Academic Reference – a letter from your research supervisor for Master’s or PhD applicants, or a simple transcript for other grants.
- Bank Verification – confirmation of your bank account number
- Enrolment Confirmation – evidence of enrolment from your education or training provider
- Ngāti Mutunga Registration – evidence of whakapapa to Ngāti Mutunga and registration with TRoNM, either under your own name or recorded under your parent(s). This is the confirmation email you would have received from the Registration Officer when you or your parent’s registration was validated.
- Fees Statement – a statement showing total fees for the year of study
- Written Statement – a detailed statement explaining why you have chosen your field of study and how your studies can contribute to Ngāti Mutunga.
Please ensure you read and complete all application requirements before submitting your application. Applications that are not fully completed may be considered incomplete.
If you have any questions or queries regarding their education grants, please contact the Ngāti Mutunga office by phone on 06 752 2347, or by email at office@ngatimutunga.iwi.nz