Te Ara Poutama - Māori and Pasifika Trades Training Application

2026 MPTT Applications close on 30 November 2025.

Decisions of the selection panel will be final and all applicants will be notified by mid-January 2026. This is to ensure we can start sending out invites to our MPTT pōwhiri and 1-day wānanga scheduled for Thursday, 5 February.

It is important to recognise that there are limited scholarships available.

Personal Information

Gender
Educational Background (please tick one):
*Gender and Educational Background questions help us meet funding criteria targets.

Course of Study

What course have you enrolled in?
Which of our campuses below would best suit? (depending on demand for places, we may get in touch to discuss possible alternative options)

Career Goals

2-3 sentences maximum
2-3 sentences maximum

MPTT Participation

2-3 sentences maximum
If I am successful and gain a Te Ara Poutama MPTT Scholarship, I acknowledge and agree to the following conditions:
  • I will actively engage in MPTT events and activities;
  • I will actively attend and engage in my course of study;
  • I will actively engage in the work brokering support provided;
  • I will keep in touch with the MPTT team on a regular basis and let them know if there is anything I need to help keep my learning on track.
What is your preferred t-shirt size?

Contact information

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (General Enquiries)

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (Tauranga and Whakatane)

Māori and Pasifika Trades Training (Rotorua and areas outside Tauranga and Whakatane)