06/09/2026
Another opportunity to support whānau study - Karawhuia apply now!
📣 Applications for the 2026 Ana Sokratov Scholarship are now OPEN!
The Ana Sokratov Scholarship supports Māori with lived or living experience of hauora hinengaro (mental health) and/or substance recovering (AOD) who are pursuing, or planning to pursue, a study pathway in 2026.
The scholarship honors the legacy of Ana Hinerangi Sokratov, a respected leader, advocate and champion for Māori lived experience, who served on the inaugural Trust Board of Te Rau Matatini, now Te Rau Ora. Her mahi helped strengthen the recognition of lived experience as a valued voice within hauora.
To be eligible, applicants must:
-Be Māori
-Have lived or living experience of hauora hinengaro and/or substance use recovery (AOD)
-Be undertaking study in 2026
Ready to apply?
Head to the Te Rau Ora Funding Portal and create an account:
https://terauora.app.tahua.io/users/sign_up
Once you’ve created your account, search for Ana Sokratov Scholarship and follow the steps to submit your application.
For more information about the scholarship, including a sample of what to expect in the application form, visit:
https://www.teketepounamu.co.nz/anasok2026
For all pātai relating to the scholarship, please contact:
Aleisha Sheridan
📧 [email protected]
We encourage our whānau to take up this opportunity and apply for support towards their study journey in 2026.
Ngā mihi nui, and all the best with your application! 💚