Dame Te Ātairangikaahu Nursing Scholarship
Background
The Dame Te Ātairangikaahu Nursing Scholarships were established in 2006 by Wintec at Tūrangawaewae on the occasion of the conferment of the Wintec Honorary Fellowship to Dame Te Ātairangikaahu. The first scholarship was awarded in 2007.
About
The purpose of the scholarship is to assist Waikato Tainui students in undertaking full-time study towards one of the following qualifications offered by Wintec: Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Midwifery, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, Diploma in Enrolled Nursing; and part-time or full-time study towards a postgraduate nursing qualification. The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, character, and involvement in cultural and community life.
*In 2025, Wintec will award seven scholarships. The scholarship will cover the cost of the recipient’s tuition fees. The tenure of each scholarship will be for a maximum of eighteen months for a diploma, three years for a degree, or up to two years for a postgraduate qualification.
Eligibility
Applicants must be registered on the Waikato Tainui roll. Each Scholarship holder shall be enrolled in one of the following Wintec qualifications:
- Diploma of Enrolled Nursing
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Midwifery
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing
- Master of Nursing
Students studying part-time at Wintec towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing or Master of Nursing programmes are eligible to apply.
Conditions
Applicants will need to complete the online application form. A selection panel will assess all completed applications. The panel will include a Kiingitanga representative, the Wintec Kaumātua; the Wintec Executive Director Māori, the Head of Nursing (Hauora Māori), and the Centre Director for the Centre of Health and Social Practice.
The application must include:
- The completed application form,
- a written statement, video, or voice recording outlining how this scholarship will assist the applicant in furthering their career, particularly in Māori health, how it will support their personal development and their potential contribution to the community,
- curriculum vitae, and
- your referee's completed online scholarship referee questionnaire. This can be completed by a teacher or principal, a tutor, an employer, or a community/church leader (not a relative).
Please note:
- Applicants may apply in either English or Māori.
- Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.
How to apply
Applications for 2025 have closed.
More information
For more information, please contact scholarships@wintec.ac.nz.
You can view the 2025 regulations below.
