The information below pertains to the Abundant Intelligences Scholarship being offered in 2026
Important Note: This scholarship has now closed for 2026.
Available: Limited to one awardee
Value:
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Valued at $30,000 including GST
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This scholarship will be credited towards paying the tuition fees of the successful applicant’s programme of study.
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The remaining funds will be credited to their verified bank account as a one-off stipend payment.
Purpose of Award: The purpose of this award is to support doctoral tauira to complete their programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.
Eligibility: Applicants for the scholarship must be;
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enrolled full-time in a doctoral programme at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi;
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undertaking research that includes a significant AI component and a significant mātauranga Māori or kaupapa Māori component;
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not already receiving scholarships totalling more than $10,000; and
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either a New Zealand citizen or a New Zealand permanent resident currently living in New Zealand.
Research Review: The scholarship recipient’s research will be reviewed by Distinguished Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith, a principal researcher of Abundant Intelligence, in addition to the recipient’s current supervisor/s.
Submission of Scholarship Application: The application form must be submitted by 4.30 pm, Wednesday, 18 March 2026.