The Tapuika Fisheries Trust's goal is to support Tapuika members into skilled employment by maxzimizing their potential through contributing to members Education.

Eligibility requirements include the following:

Undergraduate Studies:

- Funding is for Year 2 and Year 3 fulltime tertiary or vocational studies only

- Confirmation of acceptance for fulltime study at a New Zealand tertiary or polytechnic institution must accompany the application

- Applicants must have been enrolled on the Tapuika Iwi Register prior to 01 December 2018

- Photo identification ( passport, drivers License ) and bank account details must be included with the completed application form

Post Graduate Scholarships:

This year the Tapuika Fisheries Trust is funding two (2) Post Graduate scholarships of $5000 each for Tapuika members undertaking fulltime post graduate studies at Year 2 or more at a New Zealand tertiary or polytechnic institution. Eligibility requirements for the Scholarship include:

- Confirmation of acceptance for fulltime post graduate study at Year 2 or more at New Zealand tertiary or polytechnic institution must accompany the application

- Applicants must have been enrolled on the Tapuika Iwi Register prior to 01 December 2018

- Photo identification ( passport, drivers License ) and bank account details must be included with the completed application form

Applicants for the Maximizing Potential Education Grants and the Tapuika Post Graduate close on Friday 01 March 2019