The Pasifika Medical Association offers a number of scholarships to assist Pacific people into medical and health related careers from its Education Fund. The PMA Scholarship Awards have all been named after distinguished Life Members who have demonstrated exemplary service to improving the health and well-being of Pacific communities.
Nursing
The Christina Atoa Tapu Nursing Scholarship
Open: 8th May 24 - 16th Jun 24
The Christina Atoa Tapu Nursing Scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or direct entry Master of Nursing (undergraduate) Programme in 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to an indigenous Pacific student undertaking their nursing studies at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand.
Nursing
The Violani 'Ilolahia Wills Nursing Scholarship
Open: 8th May 24 - 16th Jun 24
The Violani 'Ilolahia Wills Nursing Scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to an undergraduate nursing student enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or direct entry Master of Nursing (undergraduate) Programme in 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to an indigenous Pacific nursing student undertaking their nursing studies at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand.
Nursing
The Abel Smith Nursing Scholarship
Open: 8th May 24 - 16th Jun 24
The Abel Smith Nursing Scholarship valued at $10,000 is awarded to one indigenous Pacific undergraduate student enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing or direct entry Master of Nursing (undergraduate) Programme in 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to an indigenous Pacific student undertaking their nursing studies at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand.
Nursing
The Elizabeth Powell Nursing Scholarship
Open: 8th May 24 - 16th Jun 24
The Elizabeth Powell Nursing Scholarship valued at $5,000 each, is awarded to two indigenous Pacific registered Nurses undertaking a post graduate programme of study in 2024. The scholarship will be awarded to an indigenous Pacific nursing student undertaking their post graduate studies at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in New Zealand. Preference will be given to nurses undertaking Master’s Programmes related to Nursing and or Health related studies.