AMP Scholarships
AMP General Scholarships (general public)
Available for individuals who can demonstrate that they have the passion and determination to achieve their chosen goal will be awarded AMP Scholarships.
Due date for applications: Usually 31 May for the current year.
More info: http://www.amp.co.nz/templates/Page.aspx?id=7113
Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) Health Scholarships - 027291
CMDHB in partnership with South Auckland Health Foundation have been helping people in our community to study health through awarding health scholarships.
The scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who live in the Counties Manukau district (including Papakura and Franklin).
You may be someone who is currently studying or someone who is working and looking for a career change. Our scholarship recipients have come from a variety of backgrounds.
The scholarship is granted for a period of 12 months or for the duration of the undergraduate course if it is less than one year. The amount will vary depending on your chosen course of study with the maximum funding available being $5000.00 for tuition fees only.
Apply now and start your journey towards a rewarding career in health!
For relevant forms go to http://www.countieshealthjobs.co.nz/shift2health/how-shift/scholarships or contact Hanali Curtis on 276 0044 ext 8483.
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Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST)
The Foundation provides opportunities for emerging researchers primarily through the following areas:
Te Tipu Pūtaiao Fellowships (TTP)
Support students to develop their science and Māori knowledge research capability.
The Foundation provides opportunities for emerging researchers primarily through the following areas:Support students to develop their science and Māori knowledge research capability.
For more information about closing date for applications visit: http://www.frst.govt.nz/funding/students.
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Funding Information Service
The Funding Information Service is a not-for-profit organisation collecting and distributing information about funding by way of three separate searchable computer databases, FundView, BreakOut and CorporateCitizens.
FundView
FundView is New Zealand's primary source of information about funding for voluntary organisations and contains over 600 different funding schemes. It includes funding from the government, local authorities, statutory and philanthropic trusts, gaming trusts and some service organisations.
To access the FundView searchable database visit: http://www.fis.org.nz/index.php?page=FundView
BreakOut
BreakOut is New Zealand's primary source of funding information for students, researchers, sports people, artists and those wanting professional development. BreakOut holds details of over 2200 funding schemes.
To access the BreakOut searchable database visit: http://www.fis.org.nz/index.php?page=BreakOut
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Hauora.com (National Maori Health Workforce Development Organisation)
hauora.com is a Maori-led organisation supported by Maori health professional associations, Maori health providers and Maori health workers. Hauora offers the Hauora Maori Scholarships.
For more information about closing date for applications visit:
www.hauora.com/CAREERS/SCHOLARSHIPS/tabid/20485/Default.aspx
Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand (HPF)
The Health Promotion Forum offers a limited number of scholarships for the Certificate of Achievement in Introducing Health Promotion Course (Short Course) in Auckland and Whakatane on May 24-27 & June 21-24, 2011. Details of the courses are on the HPF website: www.hauora.co.nz. The closing date is early May.
For more information about closing date for applications visit www.hauora.co.nz or contact Sal Stevens, sal@hauora.co.nz.
Health Research Council of New Zealand (HRC)
HRC is the major government-funded agency responsible for purchasing and co-ordinating health research and fostering the health research workforce in New Zealand. HRC offers the following funding opportunities:
General
- Partnership Initiatives - Joint venture initiative contracts as well as grants from major external funders
- Research Contracts (Annual Funding Round) - Investigator initiated research funded as emerging researcher first grants, project and programme
- Career Development Opportunities - A range of studentships, post-graduate and post-doctoral awards
- Seeding Grants and Grants-in Aid - Support for development and pilot proposals and results dissemination
Maori Health Research
- The Research Contracts Annual Funding Round
- Career Development Awards
- Seeding Grants and Grants in Aid
- Māori Knowledge and Development Research Fund
Pacific Health Research
- Funding Opportunities for Pacific Research and Roadshow
- Pacific Scholarships
- Pacific Conference Travel Grants 2010
For more information about closing date for applications visit: www.hrc.govt.nz/index.html
Ko Awatea Health Scholarships
Counties Manukau District Health Board (CMDHB) in partnership with South Auckland Health Foundation have been helping people in our community to study health through awarding health scholarships. You may be someone who is currently studying or someone who is working and looking for a career change. Our scholarship recipients have come from a variety of backgrounds.
The scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who live in the Counties Manukau district (including Papakura and Franklin), $5,000.00 is available for tuition fees only.
Apply now and start your journey towards a rewarding career in health! Click here for more information and to apply or contact Hanali Curtis on 276 0044 ext 8483.
Applications close: 5.00pm Friday 25th November 2011.
Lottery Grants
The Lottery Health Research committee funds research projects that will improve the health status of New Zealanders. It distributes grants to fund:- research into the cause, prevention and treatment of disorders affecting the health of New Zealanders
- research that will lead to advances in health and bio-medical science for the ultimate benefit of all New Zealanders the development, maintenance and retention of a highly skilled workforce of health and bio-medical researchers in New Zealand.
There are two applications you can make:
- Research Projects and Shared Equipment
- PhD Scholarships
The Lottery Health Research committee meets once a year in November. For more information see www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.NSF/wpg_URL/Services-Lottery-Grants-Health-Research?OpenDocument
National Heart Foundation
Project Grants
Project Grant applications are considered at the meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group around July of each year.
Fellowships and Scholarships
Applications for Overseas Training & Research Fellowships, Research Fellowships and Postgraduate Scholarships are usually considered in July of each year.
Limited Budget Grants
- Small Project Grants
- Grants-in-Aid
- Travel Grants
The closing dates for next year will be available on the below link next year. For more information and to download the 2010 application forms please see: www.nhf.org.nz/index.asp?pageID=2145824381
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO)
NZNO offers several sources of funding in the form of scholarships and grants to NZNO members which are available through our National and regional offices. - Book grants
- Undergraduate study
- Post-graduate study
- Research
- Short courses/conferences for qualified nurses/midwives
- Travel
- Conference organisers and/or speakers
- Special projects
- Emergency grants
- Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship
- Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship
- Hazel Florence Johnstone EN Award
- Catherine Logan Memorial Scholarship
- Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
- Centennial Scholarship
- Wellington Education Trust Scholarship
For more information and to download the 2010 application forms please see: www.nzno.org.nz/services/scholarships
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Maori Education Trust (MET)
The MET is financed from private bequests and trusts set up from individuals or businesses. A primary function of the Trust is to provide and administer scholarships in education for Māori students. In addition to MET funded awards, the trust is also contracted to administer scholarships on behalf of the Ministry of Education and other agencies.
Undergraduate
- Michael Campbell Scholarship
- Norman Kirk Memorial Scholarships
Postgraduate
- Eric Hall McCormick Scholarship
- Queen Elizabeth II Post-Graduate Fellowship
- Rangiriri and Whiwhi Martin Winiata Scholarship
- Roy Watling Mitchell Prestigious Professions Scholarship
- Ti Maru Māori
Trust Prestigious Scholarships
For further information on scholarships, closing dates, applications please see:
http://www.maorieducation.org.nz/sch/under_grad.html
NZ Universities - Vice Chancellors' Committee Scholarships Scholarships and fellowships provide significant recognition and monetary reward for students who continue to strive for academic success. The Scholarships Committee of the NZVCC administers a wide range of nationally available undergraduate and postgraduate awards.
For more information please see www.nzvcc.ac.nz/scholarships
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Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation On behalf of the Ministry of Education, the Pacific Islands Polynesian Education Foundation promotes and encourages the better education of Polynesians and provides financial assistance for Polynesian people undertaking tertiary study in New Zealand.
For more information please visit: www.pipef.org.nz/
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South Auckland Health Foundation Scholarships The health scholarship programme is a partnership between the South Auckland Health Foundation and Counties Manukau DHB to support local students wanting to study health. The scholarships are for one year and are up to $5000 for tuition fees only. A number of scholarships are awarded each year and the key criteria for these scholarships relate to academic achievement, community involvement and financial hardship. Maori and Pacific studentsre strongly encouraged to apply as we would like our workforce to better reflect the community we serve. Applications close around October each year.
The scholarship is open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who live in the Counties Manukau district (including Papakura and Franklin).
For more information please visit: www.cmdhb.govt.nz/Careers/scholarships/default.htm
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Te Tapuae O Rehua
Each year Te Tapuae assists Māori tertiary students to achieve educational success by managing a number of scholarships and grants. The majority of 2011 Scholarships for tertiary students will be open early next year.
Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarships and Grants
There are a total of 40 Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarships valued at $1500 each available to registered Ngāi Tahu tertiary students. The three scholarship categories are General Scholarships, Targeted Scholarships and Papatipū Rūnanga Scholarships. The 2010 Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Scholarships will be open from 01 March - April 30th.
The Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Grants available to registered Ngāi Tahu tertiary students are administered by Te Tapuae.
For fulltime first year tertiary students these grants are valued at $250. For fulltime second and subsequent year students these grants are valued at $500. The 2010 Ngāi Tahu Kā Pūtea Grants will be open from 01 March until 10 December.
For more information please visit: www.tetapuae.co.nz/scholarships-and-grants/for-tertiary-students or phone 0800 WHAI RAWA (0800 942 472).
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The Maurice & Phyllis Paykel Trust The Maurice & Phyllis Paykel Trust offer funding for:
- Project & Equipment Grants
- Travel Grants
- Conference Support Grants
- Scholarships & Fellowships
The grants-in-aid are provided for assistance with the costs of travel by research workers in health-related fields. They may be used for travel to scientific meetings, visits to research institutions or participation in short-term laboratory work / training of relevance to an applicant's research in New Zealand.
For more information visit: www.paykeltrust.co.nz
Scholarships from Education Providers
Universities
- Auckland University of Technology
- Lincoln University
- Massey University
- University of Auckland
- University of Canterbury
- University of Otago
- University of Waikato
- Victoria University of Wellington
Polytechnics and Institutes of Technology
- Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology
- Eastern Institute of Technology Hawkes Bay
- Otago Polytechnic
- Manukau Institute of Technology
- Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology
- Northland Polytechnic
- Southern Institute of Technology
- Telford Rural Polytechnic
- Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)
- Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec)
Colleges of Education
- Christchurch College of Education
Wananga
- Te Whare Wananga O Awanuiarangi