The history of the Ngārimu VC & 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarships, and a list of current recipients.

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The Ngārimu VC and 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Essay Competition has been an annual event since 1948. During that time it has attracted entries from young Māori nationwide, and, together with the Board's scholarships, has provided an important avenue through which the Board, its aims and objectives can be promoted. This section includes a list of past essay winners.  

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Under the terms of the Act, the general functions of the Board are to: 

  • administer the fund; 

  • provide for the granting of assistance by way of scholarship, subsidy, special grant, or bursary;

  • promote the study and encourage the maintenance of the Māori language and of Māori history, tradition and culture. 

In making any grant, the Board may, at its discretion, impose such conditions as it thinks fit. 

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The present Ngārimu VC & 28th (Māori) Battalion Memorial Scholarship Fund Board

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