This scholarship is available for nursing students of Ngati Ruanui or Nga Rauru descent who have actively participated in Maori community and cultural events, can demonstrate leadership skills and show academic merit. Scholarship funds vary from year to year.
Maori Education Trust
PO Box 11255
Wellington, New Zealand
011-64- 04-499-8041
maorieducation.org.nz
Funded by the Tauranga Moana Maori Trust Board, this scholarship is awarded to Maori of Whanau-a-Apanui, Ngaiterangi, Ngati Ranginui or Ngati Pukenga ki Tauranga descent. Several $800 scholarships are available.
Tauranga Moana Maori Trust Board
No. 3 The Strand
PO Box 98
Tauranga, New Zealand
011-64- 07-571-8686
tgamoana.co.nz/
Maori nursing students working on their master's degrees in metal health are eligible for a $10,000 scholarship, while those pursuing a doctorate in mental health may apply for a $20,000 stipend. The Henry Rongomau Bennett Scholarships and Grants Board awards both annually.
The Programme Co-ordinator
c- Hauora.com Trust
PO Box 26701
Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
011-64-09-623-6430
www.hauora.com
Formerly called Maori Health Scholarships, these awards are intended to increase the number of Maori working in health care. Nursing students at a university, college, polytechnical school or a Maori place of higher learning called a wananga are eligible for these awards.
The Hauora Maori Scholarships
MPDS Administrator
Ministry of Health
PO Box 5013
Wellington 6011, New Zealand
011-64-04-496-2000
maorihealth.govt.nz/