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2026 Scholarship Applications Are Now Closed — Applications for 2027 open in June 2027.

Funding, mentoring
and a clear path into law.

Up to five scholarships of $1,000 (or the full Year 13 school fees at the recipient’s school) are awarded each year to Year 12 students entering Year 13 and who intend on studying law at university, alongside a year of mentoring with Tali.

What every recipient receives

Funding opens the door. Mentoring, preparation and exposure carry her through it.

$1,000 for Year 13 school fees

Paid in one instalment so cost is never the reason a door stays closed in the final year of school.

A year of one-on-one mentoring

Every recipient is mentored by Tali throughout Year 13 through monthly group mentoring sessions.

University preparation

Guidance through applications, scholarships and the leap into tertiary study

Inside the profession

Real exposure to law firms and courtrooms — including sitting in on hearings at the Manukau District Court.

For students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, continuing their education can mean choosing between their future and their family’s immediate financial needs. A Talioaiga Scholarship removes that barrier, giving students the opportunity to complete Year 13, gain the qualifications they need for university, and pursue a career in law 

ELIGIBILITY

Who the scholarship is for

Help her believe it is possible.

A scholarship is more than fees. It is proof that she belongs in the room.