Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

 

Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship
 APPRENTICESHIPS
FORESTRY, TRADES, FARMING, and SERVICE INDUSTRIES

2024 Applications are now CLOSED

Application can only be made using the online form
Closing date: Friday 25th October 2024

Haane Te Rauawa Manahi – 28.9.1913 to 29.3.1986

Lance Sergeant Haane Manahi was a member of the 28th Maori Battalion, part of the second New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War II. He distinguished himself during the last months of the North African campaign in the bloody battle for Takrouna, a fortified citadel in Tunisia. He led his platoon of men up the 300-metre limestone outcrop through heavy machine gun and mortar fire, making the journey twice more over three days of fighting. The battle for Takrouna was won by the 23rd of April 1943 leaving one more task for Manahi: the retrieval of the bodies of his fallen comrades, friends and whanau. (extract from Rotorua Museum).

For further information on Haane Manahi please click here:   download in PDF format
PURPOSE: This scholarship is established to assist Ngati Whakaue students and/or apprentices undertaking study, or an apprenticeship, cadetship, traineeship, that specialises in either forestry, farming, trades or service industries. 
Examples of apprenticeship, study, cadetship, traineeship are as follows:
Forestry - Saw Doctor, Timber Machinist, Wood Manufacturing
Farming - Sharemilking, Horticulture, Agriculture
Building - Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Joinery, Communications
Engineering - Fitting & Turning, Welding
Automotive Engineering - Motorcycle Mechanic, Small Engine Mechanic/Technician, Auto Electrical, Automotive Machinist
Service - Hairdressing, Pharmacy, Hospitality, Tourism, Travel
Food - Chef, Seafood, Butchery, Catering

 

Applications are invited from:
-  Ngati Whakaue descendants of an Original Owner in the Pukeroa Oruawhata Block or,
-  Descendants of one or more of the 6 Koromatua of Ngati Whakaue 

 
Applicants must (preferably) be residents in the Rotorua District and must have attended for at least two academic years, one of the following secondary schools in the Rotorua District:
- Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Te Koutu  -Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ruamata
- Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Hurunga te Rangi - Western Heights High School
- Rotorua Girls High School  - Rotorua Boys High School
- Rotorua Lakes High School - John Paul College
- Reporoa College - Te Puke High School
- Te Wharekura o Ngati Rongomai   
 
Criteria for selection:

Applications are invited from Ngati Whakaue affiliates who are undertaking an approved programme of study and/or apprenticeship preferably in the Rotorua district with an accredited Industry Training Organisation (ITO) or an accredited Education Provider where training and assessment is provided for a National (or local) Certificate/Diploma/Degree in the chosen vocation. 

Applications will be considered based on:
   - Initiative, attitude and motivation to succeed in their programme of study/apprenticeship.
   - Commitment to whanau, hapu, iwi and community including cultural involvement.
   - Applicants may be in first or subsequent year/s of their study/apprenticeship.  (Any approved scholarship will not be available retrospectively, i.e. only from year of application).

 

  General Information, Terms and Requirements on Scholarship allocations:

  • The Board may award up to four annual scholarships not exceeding $20,000 in total, to cover unfunded course fees, required tools of trade for training purposes or other expenses at the discretion of the Board.
  • Applicants will be required to provide quotes for tools and confirmation for their employer that such tools are appropriate for their apprenticeship. Payments for tools will be made direct to the supplier.
  • Written reports are required on the scholarship awardee’s progress before any consideration will be given for further scholarship instalments.
  • The Board may award scholarships for up to three consecutive years for any individual awardee.

The Board may impose any terms or conditions or requirements for any scholarship at its discretion.

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Past Recipient - Haane Manahi Memorial Scholarship

Tyler Mio
National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering - General Engineering

Support by way of course fees and purchase of tools was provided by NWEETB over Tyler's training years.   He is now operating his own business at https://www.coastbound.co.nz 

Please view Tyler's video of acknowledgment.

 
 
   ONLINE FORM:   Instructions and process

ALL APPLICANTS:  Please READ the instructions, then REGISTER to start your application  
  1. Registration

Application can ONLY be made by completing the ONLINE form.
You only need to register once, to allow you future access to this and other NWEE online applications when available.   You will also be able to login at any time to update your personal details. 

  • RETURNING APPLICANTS:
    If you have previously used our portal to register your details, click the ‘Returning/Registered Applicants’ link below to login to your existing profile.
    You must re-use your existing login email address as your Username.      

  • NEW APPLICANTS:
    If you have NOT registered via our online portal previously, click on the ‘New Applicants’ link below to register and create your portal login to access your online form.
    You will then receive an email with a login confirmation link, to set your password.
    Where possible, try to avoid using your work or tertiary provider email address.
    Ensure you have had your whakapapa sheet including Marae validation, completed and verified before you begin.

Ensure you have had your whakapapa sheet, completed and verified before you begin (click here to print blank sheet).
2.  Once you are registered and logged in, click the ‘Haane Manahi - Apply now/Resume Application’ on your profile Home page to complete your online application form.
3.  Save & Resume: Use the ‘save my progress and resume later’ button at top of your form (the form does not save automatically).  

4.  Upload documents: Once you have entered all information into your online form, you will be prompted to upload the following supporting documents.  

  • Verified Whakapapa Sheet (new applicants)
  • A copy of your School records
  • A letter of support/reference from your employer (if applicable)
  • Reference from relevant ITO or Education provider
  • Fees Information - either details and confirmation of Government funding OR evidence of payment of fees OR your invoice for fees due
  • Enrolment confirmation - which clearly outlines the course you are enrolled in
  • Tools: Quotes for tools relevant to your apprenticeship (combined into one pdf) (if applicable)
  • Other expenses/course related costs (combined into one pdf) (if applicable)
  • pre-printed or bank verified deposit slip confirming your account details.

   5.  Submit your online form: You MUST continue to the end of the form and select the SUBMIT button to complete your online form.  You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted.

 

For a reference guide to the questions in this application form click HERE. Note, this is NOT your application form, you MUST complete the online form.     

For more detailed information refer to our 'application how-to' guide available in your online portal.  

2024 online application form is now CLOSED

Opening date: Friday 20th September 2024

Closing date: 4.30pm Friday 25th October 2024
  

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