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Tū Kahika
Scholarship details
| Value | $10,000. |
|---|---|
| Length | 1 year |
| Close date | Friday, 1 October 2021 |
| Ethnicities | Māori |
| Enrolment status | Full-time |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The University of Otago's Tu Kahika Scholarship is a two-semester (February-October) Health Sciences programme run within Foundation Year. Tu Kahika prepares Maori students academically for their first year of tertiary study and a future career in Maori health.
Tu Kahika students receive guaranteed accommodation in a Residential College, and financial assistance towards tuition fees and accommodation costs.
The University of Otago acknowledges the support for Tu Kahika received from the Ministry of Health and the Tertiary Education Commission.
How To Apply
Students must submit both the online Tu Kahika application and a residential college application to be considered for the programme.
What you receive
The scholarship has a value of up to $10,000, which goes towards Residential College costs. The student also receives:
- Guaranteed accommodation in a University of Otago Residential College (either Studholme College or Arana College)
- Additional tutorials and academic assistance
- A dedicated Kaiarahi (support person) to assist with orientation through university
- A strong support network of Maori staff and students
- Professional and cultural development (knowledge of healthcare pathways & options)
- University study skills, exam preparation and time management techniques
- Academic preparedness for further tertiary study in Health Sciences, in particular Health Science First Year (HSFY)
Entry requirements
Successful applicants must:
- Have Maori whakapapa
- Show a commitment to Maori health and Maori development
- Be in Year 13 year of study (or be a very recent school leaver)
- Show a commitment to pursue Health Sciences study and a career in health (a strong science and math background up to Year 13 is preferred)
- Stay in a residential college (either Arana or Studholme) during their first year of study