Tertiary Grants Application

Tertiary Grants

Tertiary Grant Applications are now CLOSED.

The approval for Tertiary Grants is subject to meeting the following:

Please read:

  1. Applicants must provide their enrolment confirmation, a copy of their fees receipt, course information, and all required supporting documentation upon submission.
  2. Cohorts of all study levels may apply for our tertiary education grants. This does not apply to secondary school students.
  3. Students may submit one (1) application in a full calendar year.
  4. If an applicant withdraws from their course or subjects before or after receiving the grant, they must notify us as soon as possible. If this does not occur, the applicant may not be eligible for further grants.
  5. Successful applications must be received by the closing date, Friday, 5 June 2026, 3 p.m.
  6. The Board of Māori Investments Limited has the sole discretion to accept or decline any application submitted.
  7. Please note that the allocation amount can vary from year to year, depending on the institution you are studying with, which may have a tri-partnership with the Māori Education Trust (MET), and the number of applications received within the calendar year.

Tertiary Grants

Important Infomation

  • Cohorts of all study levels may apply for our tertiary grants. This does not apply to secondary school students.
  • Tertiary grants are not available for FREE courses (i.e. programs incurring no fees)
  • Approved applicants will receive (2) instalments. Instalment 1 – first half upon approval. Instalment 2 – final payment upon completion of studies by way of submitting a completion certificate or a certified copy of your academic results from your tertiary provider by 1 December.

NOTE: Cohorts must pass 50% of their grades to receive their final instalment. Criteria will apply.

Whakapapa

  • The Grants Committee will recognise those applicants (including legally adopted children) who are shareholders of MIL or a descendant of a shareholder/trust or descendants of the original landowners of Tarawera No. 1.
  • Those who are descendants of the above must complete the Whakapapa Section of this application form. This section must be endorsed by the Trust Administrator (as outlined in our system) you descend from to confirm that the information you have provided is true and correct. Failing to complete this section may result in your application being unsuccessful. This does not extend to anyone outside the above criteria.

Verification Documents

  • All supporting documents (with the exception of your whakapapa section) must be certified and signed by either: an Administrator Officer/Clerk or any senior academic staff of your education provider or training institution, a JP (Justice of Peace), a solicitor, a bank manager (for bank account verification) Minister of Religion or a Chartered Accountant.

Submit your Tertiary Grant Application

Personal Details

Marae, Iwi & Hapu Affiliation

Please state your Marae, Iwi & Hapu you are affiliated to (if known):

Bank Account Details

Please attach a verified copy of your bank account
In the form of a bank statement, bank verification slips, or stamped verification from your bank. This must clearly show your bank account number and name on the account (in the applicant’s name). We do not accept screenshots of internet banking or manually completed deposit slips.

Whakapapa Section

  • Individual applicants applying as a descendant of a Shareholder or Trust who obtains shares in MIL must provide their whakapapa to that Shareholder or Trust.
  • Once completed, the Shareholder or registered Administrator of the Trust, to whom you tie your whakapapa too, as outlined in our system, must endorse this section, confirming that the information you have provided is true and correct.
  • Please do not sign this section yourself unless you are the Administrator applying for a Tertiary Grant.
  • If the Administrator of the Trust is unknown or has changed from the records we obtain, additional documents are required for completion by the whanau before your application is approved.
  • It is the Administrators responsibility to inform MIL of any changes to the Trust, so please be aware if this impacts your application.
  • Incomplete forms will be unsuccessful.
  • Payments will be processed for all successful applicants into the individuals bank accounts in (2) instalments. Instalment 1 - upon approval of the grant. Instalment 2 – final payment upon completion of studies by way of submitting a completion certificate or certified academic results from your tertiary provider by 1 December.
    NOTE: Cohorts must pass their study programs to receive their final instalment. Criteria will apply.

Please show your whakapapa to a shareholder or Trust of Māori Investments Limited on the page provided.
Whakapapa - Mother's side
Whakapapa - Father's side

Whakapapa Verification

Important: Please know that if there are outstanding actions required for your Whanau Trust or outstanding successions, this may impact your application causing delays or resulting in your application being declined. So please be aware.

Administrator Verification Details

Documents Required

Documents that must be uploaded are as follows:
  • A copy of your enrolment confirmation from your education provider or training institute, clearly stating your current year’s course, study status, number of papers, and course fees.
  • A copy of your course fees receipt showing that your fees are PAID, or a copy of a Study Link entitlement statement.
  • A copy of your academic records showing your progress past year/s results in your continued program.
  • Ph.D. students in Year 2 or higher to provide a brief report from your supervisor detailing your progress.
  • A copy of your Birth Certificate

Privacy Information

The information provided in this application will be obtained and utilised by MIL to assess your application and/ or ongoing administration purposes.

You consent for MIL to obtain information about you from third parties for the purpose to assess your application and provide verified documents as proof of your identity.

You consent for MIL to obtain a copy of your signature on file to verify that no fraudulent actions are undertaken.

You have the right to request your information for review and correct your personal details at any time.

Please know that your application can take up to 3 weeks after the closing date to be processed.