Undergraduate Study Scholarship
About this scholarship
Supports students enrolled in approved undergraduate nursing and midwifery programmes to continue their studies.
Reduce tertiary education barriers and recognise academic achievement, professional commitment and service to patients, whānau and communities.
Funding available
Successful applicants may receive up to $2,000.
Who can apply?
- Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery or Diploma of Enrolled Nursing students
- Bachelor students must have completed year two. Diploma of Enrolled Nursing students must have completed their first semester. The programme must be approved by the Nursing Council of New Zealand or Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
- Undergraduate degree or enrolled nursing diploma
- Nursing and midwifery
What can it be used for?
Financial support for continuing approved tertiary study.
Application requirements
Provide proof of enrolment and information showing how the assessment criteria are met.
Proof of enrolment and letters of support from referees.
Contact details for up to two referees. Referees provide a letter of support and may be contacted.
Academic achievement; contribution to nursing or patient care; contribution to the wider community, including volunteer work, cultural commitments, whānau responsibilities or other community involvement.
Closing date
Applications closed on Tuesday 15 September 2026.
Explore the categories
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Undergraduate
Scholarships that help nursing and midwifery students continue their studies and reduce financial barriers.
Postgraduate
Support for advanced study that builds specialist knowledge, leadership and better health outcomes.
Research
Funding for research and rangahau that strengthens practice, informs policy and improves care.
Conferences & Travel
Grants towards conferences, short courses, seminars and the travel that goes with them.