Tū Ātea Scholarship for Māori Engineering Students

Closing Date 31 Mar 2026
Key details

Value $5000

Study level(s) Undergraduate

Subject area(s) Engineering, Computer Science

The Tū Ātea Scholarship for Māori Engineering Students was established to inspire and support Māori undergraduate Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics or Computer Science and Software Engineering students. This scholarship is designed to nurture future leaders by providing financial assistance, valuable industry connections within the telecommunications sector, and membership in the Future Māori Leaders programme.

Donor

Tū Ātea Limited is a visionary organisation dedicated to empowering Māori talent and fostering innovation within the engineering and technology sectors. With a strong commitment to creating pathways for Māori students, Tū Ātea champions initiatives that build leadership, professional growth, and industry representation. Through scholarships and strategic partnerships, the company aims to inspire future leaders who combine technical excellence with cultural values.

Eligibility

To be considered for the Tū Ātea Scholarship, applicants must identify as Māori and provide their Whakapapa, be enrolled in Year 3 or Year 4 of a BE(Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or Computer Science and Software Engineering at the University of Waikato, and must not have previously received this scholarship. Each year up to two scholarships will be awarded. 

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines

    Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

  2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

    You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

    Application to enrol

  3. Apply using MyWaikato

    Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

    Apply now

Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.