Mānawa maiea te putanga o Matariki
Mānawa maiea te ariki o te rangi
Mānawa maiea te mātahi o te tau!

Ngā mihi ki a koutou i roto o ngā āhuatanga o Matariki.

We are honoured to celebrate our partnership with Te Kupenga Hauora and acknowledge their support of a nursing and social work scholarship.

Overview
Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri provides annual scholarships to support tauira in the final year of study within programmes that align with the partnership’s strategic priorities and workforce development aspirations. These scholarships are designed to encourage and support future professionals who will contribute to the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Scholarship Categories
The scholarships honour two founding members of Te Kupenga Hauora and recognise their significant contributions to the partnership and community:

• Audrey Robin Scholarship – Bachelor of Nursing (Year 3)
• Marjorie Te Maari Joe Scholarship – Bachelor of Social Work (Year 3)

Scholarship value
Each scholarship is valued at $5,000 NZD and may be used to assist with:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation costs
• Living expenses
• Study-related costs and resources

The scholarship is intended to reduce financial barriers and support recipients to successfully complete their studies.

Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Te Kupenga Hauora – Ahuriri Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in the final year of either the Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Social Work programme.
• Be a domestic student studying at EIT.
• Demonstrate a commitment to improving health and wellbeing outcomes within whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities of Te Matau-a-Māui Hawke’s Bay.
• Show academic commitment and satisfactory progress within their programme of study.
• Demonstrate leadership, community involvement, or service that aligns with the values and aspirations of Te Kupenga Hauora.
• Intend to contribute to the health, social services, or community workforce following graduation.
• Be available to attend a scholarship presentation event if requested.

Desirable Attributes
Preference may be given to applicants who:

• Have whakapapa connections to Ngāti Kahungunu or other iwi represented within the Te Kupenga Hauora partnership.
• Demonstrate financial need.
• Have actively contributed to Māori health, social services, or community initiatives.
• Plan to work within the Hawke’s Bay region following completion of their studies.

Applications open 6 July 2026
Applications close 3 August 2026

King Family Social Work Scholarship

This scholarship recognises members of the King family who have demonstrated dedicated commitment and extensive service to Birthright Hawkes Bay Child and Family Care Trust (and predecessors) over an extended period, including professional advice, administrative support, volunteer hours and Trustee positions.

What does the scholarship cover?

• A $5000 grant to assist with course fees and associated costs during final (4th) year of studies.
• External mentoring from qualified social work staff within Birthright Hawkes Bay.
• Opportunity for final year work placement and paid part time employment to align with final year of study.
• Opportunity for full time employment as a graduate social worker following successful completion of studies.

Who can apply:

Applications for this scholarship are open to any student currently completing the 3rd year of a Bachelor of Social Work degree, who also intends to fully complete their studies during the following year.

How to apply:

Eligible applicants should complete and submit the application form along with the required attachments to:

Birthright Hawkes Bay Child and Family Care Trust
King Family Social Work Scholarship
C/- Board of Trustees
PO Box 4216
Marewa
Napier 4143

Or via email to: admin@birthrighthb.org.nz with the following words in the subject line Birthright Hawkes Bay Social Work scholarship – Attention Board of Trustees