Te Uma Mataaho Midwifery Scholarship
Te Uma Mataaho Midwifery Scholarship
Dates open:
Applications open from 22 November 2023 to 15 December 2023
Applicants must:
- Have whakapapa Māori
- Be a current enrolled student in a Bachelor of Midwifery or Bachelor of Health
- Science – Midwifery in any year (ie; Year 1, 2, 3 or 4)
- Intend on remaining or returning to Ngati Kahungunu to join the midwifery workforce
- Submit the application and supporting documentation on time
Key selection criteria:
- Proven academic achievement.
- Be available to attend an interview.
Further Information
- All shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview with a selection panel.
- The panel will consist of: A member from the Tūruki scholarship panel, Te Kaihaukura Māori Midwife Lead and a local Māori Midwife. Able to identify an inequity barrier for hapū whānau and pregnant people and discuss potential solutions using a Te Ao Māori lens approach
- Include in your documents a study plan outlining strategies that ensures successful completion of the undergraduate degree.
- Your whānau are welcome to support the interview process.
- Scholarship recipients will be expected to be Ngā Māia o Aotearoa members as well as active Ngā Maia members of the region they reside in. All recipients will also be required to submit a written update report during mid second semester.