Special Needs Education Grant

This Special Needs Grant is designed to support and promote the wellbeing of tribal members as the future leaders of their whānau, their marae and their iwi.

Criteria and details are as follows:

1. Special needs education grant supports whānau with disabilities who attend a registered learning establishment.
2. Special needs education grants are available to registered members who reside in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
3. Applicants must provide:
   • an official letter confirming enrolment; and
   • a letter from a doctor or specialist confirming the type of disability.
4. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
5. If an applicant withdraws from the learning establishment prior to or after receiving the grant, they must notify the Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board. If this does not occur, an applicant may not be eligible for further grants.
6. Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board has the sole discretion to accept or decline any application.
7. Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board reserves the right to use a successful applicant's name and other details for publicity and promotion purposes.
8. Applications will be processed from February to March.
9. Payments will be made in May.

IF APPROVED: You will be notified in writing or by email. Monies will be paid into the nominated bank account by direct credit.
IF DECLINED: You will be notified in writing or by email.