Mayne Wetherell Tangata Whenua ā Moana Oceana Prize at University of Auckland 2025
The Mayne Wetherell Tangata Whenua ā Moana Oceana Prize at the University of Auckland offers a $1,500 partial scholarship to Māori or Pacific students pursuing an LLB or combined law degree. It recognizes top academic performance in specific first-year law courses, with a deadline of 28 February 2026. Eligible students are automatically considered without a separate application.
Eligible Degrees
Bachelor's/Undergraduate
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Law
University
The University of Auckland
Mayne Wetherell Tangata Whenua ā Moana Oceana Prize at University of Auckland 2025
This undergraduate scholarship supports Māori and Pacific students enrolled in a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or combined law degree at the University of Auckland. The award acknowledges exceptional academic performance in the first-year law courses LAW 121G, LAW 131, and LAW 141.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open exclusively to Māori or Pacific students.
- Applicants must be pursuing an LLB or LLB conjoint degree.
- Must achieve the highest GPA across LAW 121G, LAW 131, and LAW 141.
- Minimum GPA requirement of 7.00 (equivalent to an A- average) across these courses.
Scholarship Value
Each year, one recipient will receive a prize worth NZD $1,500, provided as partial funding toward tuition or related expenses.
Application Process
No separate application is required. Eligible candidates are automatically considered based on academic performance. The official application portal must be used to submit academic records and confirm eligibility before the 28 February 2026 deadline.
The prize was established in 2024 by the law firm Mayne Wetherell to promote excellence in legal studies among Māori and Pacific communities. It specifically targets students demonstrating outstanding achievement in their initial law coursework.
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