Parininihi ki Waitotara

PKW Trust

Established August 1983 to to support the educational and cultural purposes for Taranaki Maori with special reference to PKW shareholders.

Who can Apply for a PKW grant or scholarship?

PKW shareholders and their families and descendants of Ngā Iwi o Taranaki may apply for a PKW grant. All applications must be endorsed by a current PKW shareholder.

Tertiary Scholarship

Each year the Trust awards a limited number of tertiary scholarships to assist students undertaking tertiary education in any field of study.  
The Trust awards a maximum of 1 Charles Bailey Scholarship ($5000), 3 post-graduate scholarships ($3000) and 5 undergraduate scholarships ($2000).

Tertiary Grant

The Trust also makes available a limited amount of tertiary grants ($500) to students undertaking tertiary study but not selected for a scholarship.

Secondary School Grant

The Trusts makes available a limited amount of funding to support Taranaki Maori secondary school students sitting NCEA exams. Up to
$500 will be paid towards NCEA fees.

Awards are made to students who can demonstrate excellence and commitment in their chosen field of study.
Due to the limited amount of funding available preference is given to higher achieving applicants.

Sport and Cultural Grant

The Trust recognises the achievements of current PKW Shareholders and/or their beneficiaries when representing New Zealand in national and international sporting events and cultural/arts events of international significance.

"Seeding Taranaki Potential - Building Success"

Community Grant

PKW Trust provides charitable support for Taranaki Maori groups involved with education and cultural activities. Priority is given to groups involved in projects focused on the following areas:

• Te Reo me ōna Tikanga;
• Marae;
• Education (Mātauranga Māori and Mātauranga o te Ao Whānui)