Scholarships

Otago Polytechnic scholarships

• Established in 2007 as a partnership between Otago Polytechnic and Nga Maia, this scholarship is available for Māori students accepted into the Otago Polytechnic Bachelor of Midwifery programme.
• Two scholarships are available each year.
• Otago Polytechnic provides a fee discount – 50% in year one; 75% in year two and 100% in year three. Nga Maia provides whanau support to the student throughout the programme.
• Download the pamphlet below for more information and apply by letter of application to the School of Midwifery upon acceptance into the programme.
  

• There are several types of scholarships for Māori and Pasifika students and scholarships for school leavers
• Follow this link to the scholarship information on the Otago Polytechnic website.  

Scholarship information     Irihapeti Ramsden Scholarship

CPIT scholarships

Information on these scholarships is coming soon

General scholarships for Māori students

• 500 scholarships are available to support and encourage Maori students taking up careers within the health sector.
• Online applications by 5pm Friday 8th April 2011 , follow this link:  Hauora Maori Scholarship 2011
• Criteria:
  
  • is enrolled and attending a wananga, college of education, polytechnic or university;
  • is studing a health related; NZQA-accredited course of at least 12 weeks long
  • can demonstrate a commitment to and/or competence in Maori health and wellbeing studies
  • has whakapapa and/or cultural links with te Ao Maori or Maori communities.
• he scholarships are administered by the Ministry of Health and awarded to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies across the health portfolio, including nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, medicine, physiotherapy, health management and dentistry.
• There are also special grants included in the Hauora Maori scholarships which recognise students who have achieved outstanding success in areas of Maori health:
  • The Te Apa Mareikura scholarships are awarded to people who are competent in community health, have strong connections with the community, proven leadership ability, effective community networks and academic performance contributing to future Maori health gains.
  • The John McLeod scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership qualities and commitment to Maori health.
• Otago Polytechnic has information about external scholarships for Māori and Pasifika students.

Follow this link: Maori and Pasifika Scholarships

New Zealand College of Midwives scholarships

The College offers small scholarships to student members undertaking midwifery programmes in New Zealand. These are advertised through the College newsletter towards the end of each year and close in February. Please contact the College for more information.

Follow this link: NZ College of Midwives

Other scholarship resources

The Otago Polytechnic website has information about external scholarships. Follow this link: External Scholarships