Funding and Scholarships
A medical degree is a big financial commitment. You are advised to check current fees at Auckland and Otago Universities.You may be able to get assistance or scholarships to help pay your fees.
The Kia ora Hauora website (www.kiaorahauora.co.nz ) has good information on scholarships from tertiary institutes, District Health Boards, iwi, hapū trusts and the government.
Auckland University has scholarships available for people with Maori and Pacific whakapapa/ancestry to study Hikitia Te Ora - Certificate in Health Sciences, which prepares students for medical school training. Email for more information: maorihealthcareers@auckland.ac.nz
Otago Unversity has Māori and Pacific Island Entrance Scholarships: www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/undergraduate_scholarships.html#maori
The Health Research Council has scholarships for postgraduate students.
You can also look on this site: www.takoa.co.nz/scholarships.htm
The Awards and Scholarships section on this website has more information.
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