Become a catalyst for change with our Scholarship Programme.

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    Over the past three years, with support from Trust Tairawhiti and other generous contributors, we've invested over $90,000 in 64 students—and we're just getting started!

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    You can play a pivotal role in this mission. For just $2000, you can sponsor a scholarship and make a tangible impact on a student's future. Your contribution will open doors, create opportunities, and help build a vibrant, connected community.

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    We’ll handle all the details of selection and distribution, and you’ll be recognised throughout the process.

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    If you are keen to sponsor a scholarship please complete the details below

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    Details of how it all works can be found in the FAQ section below

“I hope to inspire our rangatahi to go to university. I am studying Psychology at the University of Waikato.”

Karma Hohepa - Scholarship Recipient 2022

Young rangatahi woman scholar in blue blazer holding a certificate, standing in front of a colorful geometric mural.

“I am studying Dentistry because it’s really important to me, I believe it will have a beneficial impact on my community in the future.”

Manaia Beach - Scholarship Recipient 2021

Young rangatahi woman in white school shirt holding a certificate outdoors, with lush green trees and flowers in the background.

Sponsor a Scholarship.

For just $2000, you can sponsor a scholarship and make a tangible impact on a student's future.

The sponsorship can be paid directly to the Rua Bioscience Account

Rua Bioscience: 38-9019-0599157-01 Particulars Business Name / Code 81575 / Reference Scholarship

 FAQs and how it all works

  • Rua Bioscience will request 2 nominations from secondary schools in Tairawhiti.

  • Scholarship Allocation: Based on the total scholarship pool, we will determine the number of scholarships available and assign amounts of up to $2000 each.

  • Rua Bioscience will manage all nominations, selections, communications, documentation and acknowledgement o sponsors.

  • If a sponsor provides only a partial amount, the scholarship may have multiple sponsors.

  • Scholarship Sponsorship is not subject to GST.

  • All sponsorship funds must be received by 22nd November 2024.

  • This link will take you to our website.