Funding & Scholarships

Currently, St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College does not offer scholarships directly. However, there are a number of external funding options that whānau may wish to explore to help with school and boarding costs.

Below are some useful places to start when looking for financial assistance, scholarships, grants, and boarding support.

Ministry of Education - Boarding Allowance

The main source of financial assistance that whānau use for hostel fees is the Boarding Allowance available throught the Ministry of Education. Information on eligibility and how to apply can be found on the Ministry of Education website

Apply for a Boarding Allowance

​​​​​​​Māori Education Trust

Additional grants and scholarships may also be available through the Māori Education website.

Register for Māori Education Trust

Iwi & Hapu Secondary Scholarships

We also encourage whānau to contact their iwi or hapū to find out whether they offer education grants, scholarships, or boarding assistance to support their daughter’s attendance at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College.

Below are some useful websites to help get you started in exploring available funding opportunities:

- Ngāti Tūwharetoa - https://www.tuwharetoa.co.nz/education/

- Ngāti Tama - https://ngatitama.nz/grants/

- Taranaki Iwi - https://taranaki.iwi.nz/education-grants/

- Ngāti Toa - https://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/grants

- Ngāi Tahu - https://ngaitahu.iwi.nz/opportunities-and-resources/for-whanau/find-an-opportunity/

- Ngāti Kuia - https://ngatikuia.iwi.nz/grants/secondary-school-grant

- Te Ātiawa - https://teatiawatrust.co.nz/grants-and-sponsorships/education-grants-2/

- Ngāti Maniapoto - https://tenehenehenui.iwi.nz/grants-scholarships-now-open/ ​​​​​​​