Programmes : Ngā pou tautoko

The Sir Hugh Kawharu Masters Scholarship for Innovation in Science

The Sir Hugh Kawharu Scholarship for Innovation in Science is a $10,000 scholarship for study at masters level in the sciences.  The purpose of the Scholarship is to support and encourage masters level study by Māori in the sciences. The Scholarship is administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi.

The Foundation has been proud to support outstanding Māori science scholars since the inception of the Scholarship in 2012.

Past scholarship recipients have won numerous academic awards, including several PhD scholarships:

  • Naomi White (Ngāti Te Ata), PGDip Clinical Psychology, Victoria University (2013)

  • Kate Mauriohooho (Waikato, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Tūwharetoa), MSc, Waikato University (2014)

  • Tara McAllister (Te Aitanga-ā-Māhaki), MSc, Canterbury University (2015)

  • Hanareia Ehau-Taumaunu (Ngati Uepōhatu, Ngāti Porou, Te Whanau-a-Apanui, Te Atiawa), MSc, Auckland University (2016)

  • Stacey Niao (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa), MSc, Wintec (2017)

  • Riki Parata (Ngai Tahu, Te Atiawa ki Whakarongotai, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāti Toarangatira), MenvSci, Waikato University (2018)

  • Arna Whaanga (Rongomaiwahine, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Rakaipaaka), MMst, Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi (2019)

  • Shannon Bentley (Ngāti Kahungunu ki Waipara, Mureti), MSc, Victoria University (2020)

  • Sarah Davis (Ngāti Hine, Ngāpuhi), MSc, Auckland University (2021)

  • Dylan Thomas, MPlan, University of Otago (2022)

  • Veronica Ellis, MSc (2023)

The Sir Hugh Kawharu Scholarship at the Auckland Museum

Sir Hugh Kawharu served as a member of the Auckland Museum Trust Board for 30 years, and was made a Fellow and Companion of the Museum in recognition of his service to the institution.  The Sir Hugh Kawharu Scholarship at the Auckland Museum comprises a grant of $10,000 for a student (undergraduate or graduate) enrolled at a New Zealand university in an area of relevance to the Museum's collections or departments and is provided by the Foundation and the Museum. The Museum administers the scholarship.

Past recipients of the scholarship include:

  • Nikau Hindin (Te Rarawa, Ngāpuhi) (tapa beating) (2014)

  • Ngahuia Murphy (PhD, mana wahine) (2015)

  • Lizzy Myers (PhD, marine ecology) (2016)

  • Kayreen Riana Tapuke (MSc, research award)

  • Tracy Maniapoto (PhD, te reo Māori revitalisation)

  • Elisha Rolleston (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngā Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga, Ngāti Awa, Whakatōhea, Te Whānau a Apanui) MA, University of Waikato (2022)

The Sir Hugh Kawharu Award at the Auckland Business School

 

The Foundation has established an award in association with the University of Auckland Business School for emerging, entrepreneurial and professional Māori who wish to undertake graduate studies in business. The award is administered through the Business School.

Past recipients include:

  • Keti Ngawini Marsh

  • Witeri Kane Williams

The Foundation has also supported study at the Business School through fellowships. 

Te Rau Maunga | Sir Hugh Kawharu Foundation Matariki Scholarship

 

The scholarship is targeted to Māori tertiary students studying in the area of primary sector resource management.  The scholarship is open to students studying commerce, science, the environment or engineering, with a demonstrable interest in a career associated with the primary industries.

The scholarship comes with an annual monetary award of up to $3,900. Applications should be made using the form available via email.

Leadership programmes

The Foundation sponsors participation in leadership programmes on an ad hoc basis. This support is generally dependent on co-sponsorship by partner organisations. We advertise and promote sponshorship opportunities as and when they arise - if you or your organisation are interested in co-sponsorship, please get in touch.