Waitemata DHB Scholarships

Opening Date 20 December 2019 Closing Date 20 February 2020 Background Waitemata District Health Board has places available on our Health Scholarship Programme. If you are due to complete your study towards becoming a health professional within the next 12-18 months please consider joining us at Waitemata District Heath Board, on the Health Scholarship Programme. The Programme supports Maori and Pacific students from the Waitemata region (North Shore City, Waitakere City and Rodney District) to undertake health-specific tertiary study with an accredited New Zealand education provider. In return for support with your tuition fees, networking opportunities and an offer of employment upon successful completion of your training. We ask that our scholarship recipients agree to work with us for a minimum of 2 years' post-graduation. Scholarships are provided to help us better reflect the population we serve and as such, are only available to residents from Maori and/or indigenous Pacific ethnic backgrounds. Eligibility Criteria The key eligibility criteria for scholarship applications are: New Zealand citizenship and/or permanent residency Maori and/or Pacific ethnicity Demonstrated ability to meet the academic requirements in your chosen programme Financial need Ability to demonstrate community involvement A commitment to working in the Waitemata region Expressions of interest open from 20 December 2019 until 20 February 2020 (11.59pm deadline). Application Details If you have any questions about either the Scholarship programme or the application process, please read the Application Guide, or email Charlene Macrae on [email protected] To apply follow the link Waitemata DHB Scholarship: Apply or search the role, NOR06567 on https://www.wdhbcareers.co.nz Application Checklist: Please ensure that you have read the Scholarship Application Guide, available here before proceeding. Answer all questions to the best of your ability on the online submission for Upload a copy of your CV Upload a cover letter outlining your reasons for choosing your course of study and why a scholarship with Waitemata is important to you Please make sure your contact details are correct and that you check your voicemail. If you are successful in reaching interview stage, we will contact you by phone to arrange a time. Application Closing Date: 20 February 2020