Tu I Te Ora

About the scholarship

Northland Regional Council’s scholarship is to recognise and support students to undertake study, research or training that relates to council’s environmental and regulatory functions – providing a springboard for future environmental leaders and champions, whilst contributing to council’s vision ‘Our Northland – together we thrive’.

The scholarship aims to:

Build Māori capacity within Te Taitokerau and assist students to pursue further education
Encourage greater uptake of tertiary education aimed at protecting the environment
Develop connections between tertiary students and council
Provide support to students experiencing financial hardship and difficulties
Encourage mātauranga Māori research and education.

Eligibility criteria

The scholarship is available to students who:

Are a NZ citizen or permanent resident
Reside in, have family that reside in or have whakapapa (a genealogical connection) to Te Taitokerau
Are studying at an undergraduate or higher qualification level
Are enrolled (or intend to enrol) in a recognised tertiary course of study that relates to council’s environmental and regulatory functions.

Council’s environmental and regulatory functions include these areas:

Environmental science and data analysis
Flood and natural hazard engineering and management
Biosecurity
Water management
Climate change
Environmental planning and policy
Geographic information system (GIS)
Land management

How to apply

Applications for the 2021-2022 scholarships have CLOSED. The following supporting documentation is what you will need if you decide to make an application next time.

A CV – maximum of two pages.
Complete the Personal Statement section that includes the following:
- Tell us about yourself (including your whakapapa or connection to Te Taitokerau).
- Why did you apply for the Tū i te ora Scholarship?
- What are you studying (or intending to study) and at which tertiary institute?
- How does your study relate to council’s environmental and regulatory functions?
- What would it mean to you to receive this financial support?
- Your current or past involvement in community and/or environmental activities.
Proof of enrolment (or intention to enrol) in tertiary study such as a transcript, invoice or letter of confirmation.
Two references (one each of academic and character).

Selection criteria

When assessing applications, the panel may take into consideration any/all of the following:

Academic merit
Whakapapa to Te Taitokerau
Community involvement
Financial need
Relevance of studies (to council’s environmental and regulatory functions).

Please note: Four scholarships are dedicated to Māori (who whakapapa to Te Taitokerau) and one is dedicated to a student undertaking study, research or training related to council’s land or water functions.

Conditions

All successful recipients will be required to provide evidence of enrolment and approved papers for the semester before payment is made and results of their studies for 2022 when requested. Recipients will need to be available if requested to attend a council meeting, interviews, or for promotional purposes.