Awarded annually in honour of the 28th (Māori) Battalion, the scholarships exemplify excellence in education as well as service and commitment to the community.
The eight winners were announced today by the Minister of Education, who chairs the Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board.
Since 1948, the Board has supported Māori achievers to succeed in education and to contribute as leaders both at home and overseas.
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Among the winners are a former teacher who is now aspiring to become a documentary filmmaker specialising in kaupapa Māori and the arts; a Stanford University student of environmental law and policy; and a business student who was a New Zealand representative at the White House Tribal Leaders Gathering hosted by President Obama.
The scholarships recognise the exciting futures the eight exceptional winners have.
They have already demonstrated what other young Māori can achieve with hard work and dedication and I look forward to seeing what more they can achieve.
The 3 winners of the master’s scholarship will receive $15,000 per year for up to 2 years. The 5 undergraduate scholarship winners will receive $10,000 per year for up to five years.
All winners of the 2016/17 Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships will be recognised at an awards ceremony in April 2017.
Further information
Winners of the 2016/17 Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships