UC Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health Pacific/Pasifika Scholarship (School-Leaver Scholarship)

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver Scholarships 2023 application form. Applications open 20 June 2022 and close 15 August 2022.This scholarship recognises the value of Pacific/Pasifika students in Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury and aims to support those who are entering tertiary study for the first time. Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $5,000Level of Study during Tenure: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)Closing Date: Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.) Tenure: One year Number Available Annually: One Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: This scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment, in both Semester One and Semester Two, in a first year of an undergraduate degree programme in Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health. Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Must be a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand or hold an Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visa Special Requirements: Applicants must be Pacific/Pasifika For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.Applicants must:be Pacific/Pasifikahave studied at secondary level in Aotearoa New Zealand, or overseas at Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu.NOT have been enrolled in a degree programme at any tertiary institute.**Participation in STAR courses, community education courses offered by tertiary institutions, orientation or general interest programmes run by tertiary institutions for secondary school students does not preclude eligibility for this award.Selection will be based on:goals in relation to study, and career aspirations, and how the scholarship will assist with these;participation, contribution, and/or leadership within the applicant's family and/or Pacific/Pasifika community;engagement and/or interest in one or more Pacific/Pasifika cultures and/or languages; andacademic achievement.Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health established the scholarship in 2022 to partly replace the UC College of Education, Health, and Human Development Pacific/Pasifika Scholarship.