Māori and Pasifika Trades Training
MPTT Scholarships

How do I know If I qualify?

You must meet the eligibility criteria to qualify for the MPTT Scholarship.

• You are of New Zealand Māori ancestry and/or Pasifika ancestry, the latter being from the independent and sovereign nations of the South Pacific (including the Republic of Fiji, The Kingdom of Tonga, Samoa, the Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Nauru, Niue and Kiribati). It also includes the atolls of Tokelau for which New Zealand is administratively and constitutionally responsible
• It is very important that you identify as being of New Zealand Māori and/or Pacific descent when you apply for the programme that you wish to study in. If you do not identify as Māori or Pacific on your programme of study application form (not this form) you will need to provide evidence to support your ethnicity for the MPTT Scholarship
• You are aged between 16-40 years old at the start of your programme and;
• You are a New Zealand Permanent Resident or New Zealand Citizen and;
• You’re enrolled in a programme approved for MPTT Scholarship funding.

How much is the scholarship worth?

The value of the scholarship can vary according to the cost of your programme of study. The MPTT scholarship will cover your compulsory tuition fees for this academic year.

The MPTT scholarship does not cover short courses or block courses that are attached to your programme.

MPTT scholarship programme

All scholarship recipients are required to adhere to the following terms and conditions:

• Regular attendance to your classes throughout the duration of your course. We will check with your tutor/s to ensure your attendance and overall performance within your course/study remains at a high standard
• Attend all MPTT 'work-readiness' workshops and discussions as and when required by your navigator
• Maintain regular contact with your MPTT navigator
• Attendance and participation in MPTT events and projects as and when required by the MPTT office
• Fully consent to MIT and/or MPTT staff informing the person I’ve nominated to act as my recommended support person or organisation and navigator of my academic progress and overall performance when required.

When do I need to apply?

You may apply for the MPTT scholarship at any time however, no further action will be taken until you have applied, been accepted and enrolled into your programme of study first. Late applications up to six months after you have commenced your study will be considered and will be based on your overall performance but subject to discussions with the MPTT navigators before final approval is granted.

What is the process?

• Ensure that you have applied for your programme of study first
• Check that you are eligible to apply
• Complete the MPTT scholarship form online, via email or you can hand in your completed scholarship form to the Ask Me! student services centre’s located in Otara or Manukau
• Remember to include all additional documentation.

The Māori and Pasifika Trades Training office at MIT will advise when you will be required to attend a discussion.