Pokaia Nepia Scholarship

Closing Date 30 Jun 2025
Key details

Study level(s) Undergraduate, Postgraduate (Research), Postgraduate (Taught), Other, Entrance

Subject area(s) Business & Management, Arts, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, Social Sciences

About

Supports full-time domestic Waikato-Tainui uri studying any programme in 2025 in areas that align with strategic aspirations of the iwi.

Donors

The Pokaia Nepia Scholarship was established in 2024 through a partnership between Waikato-Tainui and settlement funds held by Te Papa Atawhai Department of Conservation. The Scholarship is in memory of kaumātua Pokai Nepia. Fondly known as Uncle Poka was instrumental to many organisations in the Waikato region, creating rich channels of communication and engagement to Waikato-Tainui.

Eligibility

The Pokaia Nepia Scholarship is awarded based on academic merit and was established to support Waikato-Tainui uri to pursue studies at the University of Waikato, focusing on areas that align with the strategic aspirations of the iwi. For domestic students who are currently enrolled full-time (120 points) in any programme at the University of Waikato in 2025. Please note that Doctoral and MPhil programmes are excluded.

Before applying

To apply for the Pokaia Nepia Scholarship, click "Apply Now" below. You will be directed to your MyWaikato portal, where you must select "Pokaia Nepia / Taki Turner Scholarships" to begin your application. In the online application, you can choose to be considered for either scholarship or both. Please ensure you carefully read the scholarship regulations before starting the application process.

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.