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Becoming a teacher in New Zealand
Te Karahipi Huri Aramahi o Te Waka Whakarei

Te Waka Whakarei Career-Changer Scholarship

If you want to change careers and follow your passion for te reo Māori, a Te Waka Whakarei Career-Changer Scholarship can financially support you on your journey
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Each year, we offer 90 Te Waka Whakarei Career-Changer Scholarships to people looking to change their career and teach in Kaupapa Māori/Māori-medium settings or teach te reo Māori in English-medium secondary schools. The scholarship gives you financial support to offset the loss of income you experience while studying, and to reduce the barrier to becoming a qualified teacher.   

As a Te Waka Whakarei Career-Changer scholar you gain access to:

  • course fees to study an approved teaching course
  • an allowance of NZD$30,000 per year, over the period of your study (limited to 3 years).

If you're a te reo Māori speaker or aspire to grow your proficiency in te reo and tikanga, have a wealth of life experience, and want to become a kaiako, this could be the scholarship for you.

The application period for the 2025 round is now open

The application period for the 2025 Te Waka Whakarei Career-Changer Scholarship round is currently open and will close at midnight on 15 October 2024.
Apply for the scholarship here launch

Past scholar's story

Key scholarship information

Te Waka Whakarei Career-Changer Scholarship
Scholarship type
Career-changer – Kaupapa Māori/Māori medium and immersion
Application period
17 September – 15 October 2024
Fees
Paid
Allowance
NZD$30,000 per year
Scholarships available
90

Contact us

If you have any questions, we’re here to help.  

Email: teachnz.admin@education.govt.nz  

Freephone: 0800 165 225

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