AFS Maori Scholarship

About this scholarship

AFS New Zealand is offering a scholarship for a Maori student to take up the challenge to live and study overseas. The scholarship is valued at $7,500 for a year or semester programme.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for this scholarship students must:

• be a full time student and meet the AFS application guidelines
• be of Maori descent and demonstrate their whakapapa
• demonstrate involvement in Maori culture and / or language
• demonstrate a need for financial assistance 

What countries are available?

This scholarship is available for exchanges to any AFS countries.

How to apply

• be selected for an exchange and complete the AFS scholarship application form (141KB MS Word) as part of the AFS application
• demonstrate Maori genealogy by providing a copy of your birth certificate and / or the birth certificate of their parent(s), grandparent(s), or great-grandparent(s)
• write a 200 word statement describing your involvement with Maori culture and / or language
• demonstrate a need for financial assistance and complete a 200 word statement on "Why I need an AFS scholarship"

For more information please contact the Scholarship Coordinator at AFS on 0800 600 300.