Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Pacific Health Scholarships support the development of our Pacific health and disability workforce.
The Scholarships contribute to tuition fees for eligible students of Pacific Islands descent undertaking a course in medical and health or disability-related studies, accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
Benefits
The Scholarships are open to full and part-time students and offer:
up to $10,000 for medical and dentistry students (Bachelor of Dental Surgery or a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
up to $5,000 for nursing, midwifery, allied health and all remaining eligible qualifications.
Eligibility
- For candidates of Pacific Islands descent.
- You will want to or be studying health or disability-related studies at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
Application dates: 1 October 2026 - 3 February 2027