Waitemata DHB Scholarships
The Health Scholarship Programme supports Maori and Pacific residents of the Waitemata region (North Shore City, Waitakere City, and Rodney District) to undertake health-specific tertiary studies with an accredited New Zealand education provider.
| Award value: Up to $5,000 for each year | Number available: Varies |
| Provider: Waitemata DHB | |
| Contact: Waitemata DHB: Health.Scholarships@waitematadhb.govt.nz | |
Open and Close dates
Open 7 February 2023 | Closes 12 March 2023 (11:59 pm)
Applications for 2023 are now closed.
If you would like to be put on the mailing list for when applications reopen, or, if you have any questions relating to these scholarships, please email Health.Scholarships@waitematadhb.govt.nz.
Background
The Programme supports Māori and Pacific students from the Waitematā region (North Shore City, Waitakere City, and Rodney District) to undertake health-specific tertiary study with an accredited New Zealand education provider. In return for support with your tuition fees, networking opportunities, and an employment offer upon successfully completing your training. Scholarship recipients must agree to work with the DHB for at least 2 years post-graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
The Scholarships are available to people enrolled in New Zealand undergraduate health science degrees.
The main eligibility criteria for scholarship applicants are:
- New Zealand Citizenship and/ or permanent residency
- Māori or Pacific ethnicity
- Evidence of community involvement
- A commitment to working for Waitematā District upon graduation for a minimum of two years
Application process
Each applicant is required to
- Upload a CV and Cover letter, as well as answer screening questions.
For more information and an online application form, visit the WDHB website.
