Health Scholarship Programme - Health NZ Waitematā

Health Scholarship Programme - Health NZ Waitematā

The Health NZ Waitematā Health Scholarship Programme supports Māori and Pacific people living in the Waitematā region (North and West Auckland) to complete a health science degree with an accredited New Zealand tertiary education provider.

As well as providing support with your course fees of up to $5,000 each year of your study, we will also provide that all-important connection to our district so you can access clinical placement opportunities during your study.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Academic year

Eligibility criteria:

• Enrolment in an undergraduate health science degree in New Zealand
• New Zealand citizenship and/or permanent residency
• Māori or Pacific ethnicity
• Evidence of ties to the community in the Waitematā region (for example, active involvement in community groups, college education)
• A demonstrated understanding of our health inequalities and why we need to grow our Māori and Pacific health workforces
• A commitment to working for Health NZ Waitematā upon graduation for a minimum of two years

To be considered for a scholarship we must receive your completed online application with CV and a Cover Letter which explains your interest in working in Waitemata (Waitakere and North Shore Hospital) before the closing date.

Short-listed applicants will be notified and invited to attend an interview.

If successful, you will be expected to maintain a pass mark in your studies, update us annually on your progress, and upon graduation you will be required to enter into a two-year employment agreement with Health NZ Waitematā

If you have any questions about the scholarship programme, please email:

WT-Health.Scholarships@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz

Applications are open now for the 2027 Academic year and will close 5pm Friday 9th October 2026