Groups with a Kaupapa Māori focus have won more than half of the first round of Prime Minister’s Scholarships for Asia and Latin America.
Education Minister Jan Tinetti says the scholarships offer a fantastic opportunity for New Zealanders to build global connections during their time learning and working overseas, while sharing Aotearoa New Zealand with the world,” Jan Tinetti said.
They support a range of learning experiences, from internships, language courses, and study exchanges.
Winners include Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, which is planning to take groups to Taiwan and Colombia, EBH Group, for a six-week ropu Māori cultural and business exchange to China, and Victoria University of Wellington & Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, who are teaming up for a four-week programme focused on indigenous studies, development and language revitalisation connecting Māori students with Mapuche students, communities, and organisations in Chile.
Applications for the second round of individual scholarships open in August.
