Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga is pleased to announce applications are now open for its 2011 doctoral scholarships.
There are three NPM doctoral scholarships available to students who are enrolled (or in the process of enrolling) in a recognised doctoral programme of study and research at a tertiary institution.
The scholarships support doctoral study in the area of indigenous development research and aim to develop excellent research capabilities to deliver research in two specific areas:
1.Fostering Te Pā Harakeke – understanding, achieving and maintaining healthy and prosperous families of mana and the lessons this may hold for New Zealand families overall.
2. Sustaining Māori distinctiveness – understanding and yielding the unique contribution that Māori peoples make and may yet make to New Zealand society, culture, economy and overall prosperity.
For more details and criteria, visit here. Applications close 30th September, 2011.
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