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Ngā Taonga Mātauranga o Ngā Pou Mana Awards
Ngā Pou Mana in association with Te Pātaka Whaioranga (PHARMAC) established the “Ngā Taonga Mātauranga o Ngā Pou Mana Awards” in 2018, to recognise the positive impact kaimahi Māori have on whānau, hapū and Iwi
hauora.
The awards tautoko Tangata Whenua allied health workforce development by providing financial support directly to kaimahi Māori. These awards acknowledge and contribute to the cultural and clinical growth of the allied workforce and are presented annually at the Ngā Pou Mana Hui-ā-Tau. This year’s awards will be held
Saturday November 18th 2023 in Tāmaki Makaurau.
2023 marks the sixth year of the “Ngā Taonga Mātauranga o Ngā Pou Mana awards” and one not to be missed with over $20,000 worth of scholarships to award this year.
Scholarships are offered in THREE categories.
Category One – Ngā Pou Mana Kete Tuauri mō te whānau - for community kaimahi $1,000
Te Pou Mana kete tuari holds the knowledge of ritual, memory and prayer. This award is open to those working in the community (voluntary or paid) making a positive change in the area of hauora.
Category Two – Ngā Pou Mana Kete Aronui mō te tauira - for students $1,500
Te Pou Mana kete aronui holds the knowledge that helps mankind.
This award is open to those studying at any level (certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate, masters, PhD or doctorate) in an allied health pathway.
Category Three – Ngā Pou Mana Mātauranga Māori $2,000
Te Pou Mana mātauranga Māori award recognises the pursuit of Māori knowledge.
This award is open to those who are entering into study or are studying
to build their understanding of Te Ao Māori. Students do not have to be studying in an allied health pathway.
Eligibility
You must be of Māori descent and be able to provide some
details of your whakapapa.
Category One: Community kaimahi and/or volunteers.
This award is open to those working in the community (voluntary or paid) making a positive change in the area of
hauora.
Category Two: Student Award.
This award is open to those studying at any level (certificate, diploma, degree, postgraduate, masters, PhD or doctorate) in an allied health
pathway.
Category Three: Mātauranga Māori.
This award is open to those who are entering into study or are in study to build their understanding of Te Ao Māori. Students do not have to be
studying in an allied health pathway.
It is at the discretion of the Ngā Pou Mana award panel to determine what kaimahi or roles can be considered for the Category Three: Mātauranga Māori award, which can include, but are not limited to: cultural advisors, therapy assistants, whānau ora navigators, rongoā Māori
practitioners and technician assistants.
Not Eligible
Medical, Pharmacy, Nursing students and professionals cannot apply for the Ngā Pou Mana awards (please check other scholarships
including the Te Ora Medical Student Awards, Māori Pharmacy Awards, and the Māori Nurses Awards).
People living outside of Aotearoa/New Zealand cannot apply for these awards.
If you already receive full scholarships for your study, you may not be eligible for these awards.
Incomplete form (please refer to the checklist that ALL applicable sections have been completed).
If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Applications are open
NOW and close 11.59pm Thursday 19th October, 2023:
