Scholarships
What is the scholarship programme?
Assisting health professionals in the Taranaki region by providing financial support during their academic years. The focus for the programme has been those health professions where there are known critical shortages. From an applicant perspective we identify applicants from rural locations, low decile secondary schools and those who identify as Maori. This ensures we have a demographic mix representative of the Taranaki region. There are two types of awards that are made annually:
- A financial award of up to $2,500 for the duration of the undergraduate degree that is subject to the recipient completing a minimum of a three week work experience placement, normally in their summer break. These offer students an opportunity to learn on the job within the health sector and practice the knowledge they gain through their studies. Building relationships with managers and their staff increase their networks and create mentors for them.
- A one-off financial award of $750 for that year of study only meaning the recipient must re-apply to the scholarship programme the following year.
Applying for a Taranaki DHB scholarship
Applications for the 2022 study year open in January 2022.
What recipients say about the scholarship programme?
Since 2001 the Taranaki DHB has supported many students studying in a range of specialities and a majority of these students have returned to Taranaki to commence their career in the health sector. Here is how recipients view the benefits of the scholarship programme:
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"Being a recipient of this scholarship has allowed me to experience the daily physiotherapy practise within Taranaki DHB and to use and develop my theoretical knowledge in a practical sense. The support and opportunities that I have received from Taranaki DHB and physiotherapy department has cemented and inspired my passion for physiotherapy and my future career."
Mechaela Major,
Physiotherapy
Tertiary Provider: AUT |
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"Having lived in Taranaki my whole life, Taranaki DHB has been my ultimate goal of a workplace since beginning my nursing studies. Through the support of the Taranaki DHB scholarship, my final year of study was made financially easier. The interactions I have had through the Taranaki DHB scholarship has also aided me in helping meet future employers and co-workers, which I believe has been beneficial in myself gaining a job a new graduate nurse this year at Taranaki DHB."
Leah Chilcott, Nursing
Tertiary Provider: WITT
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"Having the opportunity to be a recipient for one of few district health board scholarships has assisted me in my personal growth, confidence and has given me financial stability as a student, profession in the health industry and future occupational therapist. This program has kept me challenged, engrossed in new learning opportunities within the occupational therapy field and as a second-year student has supported me in my university funds and learning as I am involved with applying my current skill base into practice. I have a real sense of belonging within the Taranaki DHB environment and I feel this will assist me in becoming the OT I strive to be."
Gracie Harris, Occupational Therapy
Tertiary Provider: Otago Polytechnic
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Who are the current recipients of scholarships?
Congratulations to all recipients of a Taranaki District Health Board Health Education Scholarship for 2020:
| 2020 Scholarship Recipient List |
| Recipient |
Specialty |
| Caitlin Helme |
Clinical Psychology |
| Taonganui Marino |
Physio |
| Louise Stephenson |
Pharmacy |
| Nicole Jordan |
Oral Health |
| Kenny Hau |
Medicine |
| Adre Hunter |
Midwifery |
| Liam Matuku |
Medicine |
| Amy Deller |
Nursing |
| Renee Graystone |
Nursing |
| Sharlaye Bardsley |
MIT |
| Emma Hau |
Midwifery |
| Gabrielle Bollen |
Midwifery |
| Nicolene Duvenhage |
Midwifery |
| Dylan Coleman |
Physio |
| Ariana Kereopa |
Pharmacy |
| Gabrielle Morice |
Occupational Therapy |
| Lara Wallis |
Occupational Therapy |
| Paloma Aston |
Social Work |
| Grace George |
Medicine |
| Samuel George |
Medicine |
| Isla Dunn |
Medicine |
| Claudia Muller |
Medicine |
| Kayla Hemara-Wahanui |
Nursing |
| Cindy Griffin |
Nursing |
| Tanya Arthur |
Nursing |
| Taylah Williams |
Nursing |
| Jane Sarsfield |
Nursing |
Other scholarships available:
Taranaki Scholarships
- The Patea Centennial Bursary
National Scholarships
Maori and Pacific Scholarships
Last updated:
Friday, October 8, 2021
