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
The main eligibility criteria for scholarship applications are:
- 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
Job Number : EOIHSP25
