Postgraduate
Building advanced knowledge and specialist practice
Postgraduate Scholarships
Postgraduate education enables nurses to deepen their expertise, develop specialist knowledge and take on leadership roles across the health sector. Our postgraduate scholarships support advanced study that strengthens professional practice, contributes to better health outcomes and helps shape the future of nursing in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Funding opportunities
These opportunities are available annually.
Please check that the grant you are applying for is open for current applications.
Currently open
Supports male nursing students undertaking undergraduate study. Encourage greater gender diversity in nursing and reduce financial barriers for students working towards registration.
Closes in 11 days
Supports registered nurses undertaking postgraduate study in perioperative nursing. Honour Catherine Logan's commitment to perioperative practice by expanding specialist knowledge and improving patient care.
Closes in 18 days
Supports approved postgraduate study by registered nurses, regulated health professionals and eligible pre-registration Master's students. Build advanced clinical knowledge, specialist expertise and contributions to healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Closes in 25 days
Supports enrolled nurses, caregivers and student nurses working in or preparing for the private aged care sector. Build the knowledge, skills and capability of people providing care for older people.
Closes in 31 days
Supports postgraduate study that advances professional nursing. Strengthen nursing knowledge, leadership and practice for the benefit of the wider profession.
Closes in 37 days
Closed rounds
Supports registered nurses undertaking postgraduate study in child health. Improve the health and wellbeing of children by supporting advanced learning in child health nursing.
Supports advanced study in pharmacology, prescribing, pharmacokinetics and medicines management. Build advanced medicines knowledge that contributes to safe, high-quality care and New Zealand healthcare.
Supports nurses pursuing undergraduate education and professional development. Strengthen nursing practice, support ongoing career development and contribute to improved health outcomes in New Zealand.