Enoka te Whanake Scholarship

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The Enoka Te Whanake Memorial Scholarships are presented by Ongare Trust and are available to full-time students who meet all of the criteria below.

You can complete your application online using the form on this page. We prefer applications to be submitted online. If you are unable to do this, you can download the PDF form to complete and scan or post back to us.

Eligibility criteria

  • Be a shareholder or descendent of a current owner and of an original owner
  • Be enrolled at a NZQA-registered tertiary institution
  • Be studying full-time
  • Send with the application a bank deposit slip with their pre-printed name and account number or a bank statement showing name and account number
  • Return the fully completed application on time

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We prefer applications to be submitted online. If you cannot complete an online application, it is also possible to download the form and submit it in printed copy.

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Closing date

28 February 2026

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Important details

  • These scholarships are available to help whanau receive tertiary education in NZ.
  • All parts of the application must be completed and submitted by the applicant.
  • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
  • Applications must be received before the closing date or be stamped by NZ Post on the closing date.
  • Post applications to: Ongare Trust, PO Box 13457, Tauranga 3141 (all sections of application must be received together)
  • Further assistance for ensuing years study towards graduation is dependent on satisfactory levels of achievement.
  • Direct enquiries to Pua Taikato at pua.taikato@mail.com or by phoning +64 20 4006 3820.

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Section 1: Applicant details

Section 2: Contact details

Section 3: Bank account details

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Section 4: Whakapapa

Complete this section ONLY if you are applying for the first time.

Ongare Trust is Allotment 5 parish of Tahawai. What is your shareholder number?

If you are not a shareholder, complete your whakapapa on a separate page and upload it here to show just your direct descendency from an original owner, i.e. any sister of Enoka Te Whanake. This must be verified/signed by the existing shareholder and include their shareholder number.

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Section 5: Reference

Complete this section ONLY if you are applying for the first time.

An endorsement or reference must be provided by a responsible person from your community or place of study. The endorser cannot be a member of your family.

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Section 6: Study details

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Section 7: Enrolment confirmation

Please download the PDF application form and print of the 'Enrolment Confirmation' section to have it completed by an authorised staff member of your tertiary institution. Upload the completed document here.

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Section 8: Declaration

  • I authorise a Trustee of the Ongare Trust to discuss, if necessary, my circumstances with the writer of any supporting documentation or with any organisation or authority relevant to my application.
  • I confirm that all the information supplied in support of this application is accurate.
  • I will advise Ongare Trust if I move from my stated address.
  • I agree to abide by the criteria stated in this application.
  • At the end of my study year, I will provide a brief report/blog/video on the challenges and highlights of the year.
  • I accept the final decision of the Ongare Trust.
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