Yamada O’Regan - Secondary School Scholarships

Scholarship Objective

The objective of the Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships is to advance Ngāi Tahu secondary school students to complete the school year and successfully attain a secondary school qualification.

Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarship

The objective of the Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships is to advance Ngāi Tahu secondary school students to complete the school year and successfully attain a secondary school qualification.

Named after Masashi Yamada and Tā Tipene O’Regan, these scholarships are a representation of cross-cultural friendship and also profound generosity.

In the 90s, Masashi Yamada, a successful Japanese businessman and philanthropist (introduced to Tā Tipene by fellow Ngāi Tahu, Dr Graham Kitson), extended a multimillion-dollar lifeline to the iwi. This loan provided a lifeline which enabled Ngāi Tahu to continue with Te Kerēme. Post settlement Yamada again displayed his generosity and commitment to the development of indigenous cultures by gifting a substantial fund to establish a trust.

As a result, the Ngāi Tahu Mātauranga Trust was established in 2001 to provide and promote educational opportunities for the benefit of Ngāi Tahu whānui.

Level of Funding Available

This scholarship amount will vary dependant on how many applications have been received. We encourage you to apply with a comprehensive budget covering how you would intend on using the scholarship funding.

Eligibility

• Registered with Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa
• Enrolled at a secondary school studying in years 10, 11, 12 or 13
• Achieving academic success in at least three school subjects
• Involved in whānau, hapū or iwi-related activities
• Demonstrate leadership qualities
• Be able to explain the difficulties/hardships that may prevent you from completing your current school year and or successful attainment of a secondary school qualification.

Open/Close Dates

This scholarship is open November 1st to February 1st every year.

The selection panel will meet in mid-May to make decisions on all received applications and approved payments will be made thereafter.

How to apply

Apply on Te Kopa Ora - Ngāi Tahu Grants Portal using the applicants Ngāi Tahu log in details.

You will need the applicants six-digit whakapapa registration number and password to log in – you can find it here.

If you do not recall the password, please click on the ‘Forgot your password?’ link when logging in.

If you do not have any of these details, please call our contact centre on 0800 524 8248 (0800 Kāi Tahu).

Registration with Ngāi Tahu

If your tamariki is not yet registered with Ngāi Tahu, we encourage you to begin the process. More information is available here.

You will receive confirmation from the Whakapapa team once the enrolment has been completed.

Contact Us

For more information, please contact the Ngāi Tahu Grants team on 0800 524 8248 or email: [email protected]