All scholarships
Miriama Evans Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma, Masters, Degree, Entrance |
|---|---|
| Value | $2,500 |
| Close date | Wednesday, 30 April 2025 |
| Ethnicities | Maori |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
This scholarship is for students who are studying at Te Herenga Waka鈥擵ictoria University of Wellington and are part of Te R奴nanga o Ng膩ti Mutunga. The late Miriama Evans is a former graduate, lecturer, Council Member, a voluntary external member of the Council's Te Aka Matua Committee and Hunter Fellow of Victoria University of Wellington. Miriama worked all her life for te ao M膩ori in the public service and the arts. She battled for the interests of M膩ori, especially M膩ori women. Miriama was also actively committed to her iwi, Ng膩ti Mutunga. Te R奴nanga o Ng膩ti Mutunga and Victoria University of Wellington, with the agreement of Miriama's wh膩nau, have established this scholarship to acknowledge both her service to Ng膩ti Mutunga and the University. The scholarship also recognises her belief in the value of higher education for Ng膩ti Mutunga and M膩ori development generally.
Entry requirements
Applicants must be a registered beneficiary of Te R奴nanga o Ng膩ti Mutunga. Applicants must be an enrolled full-time student of Victoria University of Wellington. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered. Provide a brief personal statement introducing themselves to Te R奴nanga o Ng膩ti Mutunga, and a description of their commitment to the iwi and te ao M膩ori now or in the future. Applicants should reflect on some of the characteristics of Miriama, which included leadership, vision, creativity, loyalty and above all, service.