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The Pacific Health Scholarships
Scholarship details
| Value | $10,000 for Medical and Dentistry students $5,000 for all remaining qualifications (refer to list of eligible qualifications). |
|---|---|
| Ethnicities | Pasifika/Pacific |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Pacific Health Scholarships (formally known as ANIVA Scholarships) contribute to improving access to health services for Pacific peoples by assisting the development of the Pacific health and disability workforce.
The scholarships provide financial assistance to students who are undertaking a course in health or disability-related studies accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) or the New Zealand Vice Chancellors Committee.
How To Apply
*Access the online form using the link at the bottom of this page *Make sure that you save your application if you are going away from your computer as you may have to start the application again. We also advise that you make a copy of your answers to the questions and save them on a Microsoft document *Attach either an official or unofficial transcript for tertiary study. Only those who are entering their first year of tertiary study are required to upload their NCEA results (we do not require NCEA results from returning tertiary students) *Upload a screen shot of your fees if your statement of fees is not available *Ensure your application is complete as the Ministry will not be following up with any incomplete applications *No late applications will be accepted by the Ministry *You will not be able to complete an application using your smartphone.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to apply for a Pacific Health Scholarship (the Scholarships), the applicant must:
*be a New Zealand resident or permanent resident at the time of the application *be enrolled in a health related course/qualification *be enrolled at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand *provide evidence of Pacific Islands descent (passport, birth certificate, reference letter).