Building on this, from 2025, Te Kakau a M膩ui will support 130 new students each year and is open to aspiring leaders who are eligible for StudyLink鈥檚 Student Allowance. Each student will receive financial assistance and the opportunity to take part in a comprehensive enrichment programme throughout their undergraduate degree.听
Programme aim
The programme is guided by UC鈥檚 framework of听Ng膩 Uara | Our Values, to build capability in 膩konga using manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga, enabling them to thrive and setting them on the path for life-long learning.
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Programme overview
Delivered by UC鈥檚 Kia Angitu Student Success Team, the programme is driven through Whanaungatanga, Success and Careers coaching sessions to build connection and a sense of belonging at UC.
- Whanaungatanga听鈥 Social get-togethers to build and foster connection, including both on and off campus activities
- Success Coaching听鈥 Facilitated by dedicated Success Coaches, these group and 1:1 sessions contribute to the development of academic mindset and resilience in 膩konga.
- Careers听Coaching鈥 Facilitated by a dedicated Careers Coach, these sessions centre on career development learning.
Additionally, the programme includes:
Alumni Mentoring听鈥 Alumni are matched with 膩konga based on career aspirations and industry knowledge for formal and ad hoc mentoring and support. This may be 1:1 or in a group setting.
PALS (Peer Assisted Learning Support)听鈥 A peer to peer programme that brings 膩konga together in regular group study sessions that are aligned with their course. PALS is available to first- and second-year students.
Events听鈥 A range of events are held throughout the year with a variety of guest speakers to help students get the most from their UC experience, strengthen whanaungatanga, and build a sense of belonging. This includes a three-day camp.
Meet the team
Financial assistance
There are three types of financial assistance scholarships available as part of Te Kakau a M膩ui, each targeting different needs:
- 听- Full tuition fees support for 3 or 4 years of study听
- 听-听Full tuition support plus a cash stipend for 3 or 4 years of study
- 听- Accommodation costs support and priority place in a hall of residence for first year only听
UC is grateful to the for their major donation and invaluable guidance to support Te Kakau a M膩ui.听
