
Te Ākonga Matua (Head of School) Distinguished MAPAS Student Prize at University of Auckland 2025
The Te Ākonga Matua (Head of School) Distinguished MAPAS Student Prize offers a $500 partial scholarship to final‑year Māori or Pacific nursing students at the University of Auckland. Applications close on 28 February 2026 and are submitted through the university’s online form.
Eligible Degrees
Bachelor's/Undergraduate
Eligible Nationalities
Not specified
Destination
New Zealand
Eligible Courses
Nursing
University
The University of Auckland
Te Ākonga Matua (Head of School) Distinguished MAPAS Student Prize – University of Auckland 2025
This undergraduate scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Auckland. The award provides Partial Funding, NZD 500 and is administered by the University of Auckland.
Key Details
- Deadline: 28 February 2026
- Scholarship value: Up to two prizes of NZD 500 each
- Eligibility: Open to New Zealand citizens or permanent residents who are in their final year of the Bachelor of Nursing program and have entered through the Māori and Pacific Admission Scheme (MAPAS). One prize is reserved for a Māori student and one for a Pacific student.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated distinguished academic and clinical performance.
- Exceptional leadership, peer‑support, and community contributions.
Application Process
No separate application is required; eligible candidates are automatically considered. To apply, submit your details through the official form:
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