Submit Applications for the Pitomata Grant Program (New Zealand)

The grants can contribute to tuition fees, course related costs and living cost for eligible students of Māori descent, undertaking a course in a health-related field through an accredited New Zealand Qualifications Authority provider or through a provider supporting the education of future Rongoā Māori practitioners.

Categories

• The three categories supported are:
  • Rongoā Māori: The Rongoā Māori category acknowledges the importance of traditional Māori healing practices in the health sector.
  • Clinical Undergraduate: The Clinical Undergraduate category targets ākonga Māori pursuing undergraduate studies in health-related fields.
  • Clinical Postgraduate: The Clinical Postgraduate role focuses on supporting ākonga Māori undertaking postgraduate studies in a health-related discipline.

Funding Information

• The grant consists of:
  • up to: $2,000 per successful Rongoā applicant
  • up to: $5,000 per successful Clinical Undergraduate and
  • $8,000 per successful Clinical Postgraduate applicant.

Eligibility Criteria

• Rongoā Māori:
  • be of Māori descent
  • studying or working in the health sector:
    • studying Rongoā Māori full time at an approved tertiary provider in New Zealand or
    • Training and learning alongside a rongoā māori practitioner (tohunga) for a minimum of 100 hours
  • have endorsement from a rongoā māori practitioner/mentor supporting the applicant’s practice.
• Clinical Undergraduate:
  • be of Māori descent
  • studying or working in the health sector
  • enrolled at an approved tertiary provider in New Zealand
  • enrolled in a related course at NZQCF Level 7 and above. The subcategories of the clinical undergraduate are medical and dentistry, midwifery, nursing and all qualifications within AHS&T (Allied Health, Scientific & Technical)
• Clinical Postgraduate:
  • be of Māori descent
  • studying or working in the health sector
  • enrolled at an approved tertiary provider in New Zealand
  • enrolled in a related course at NZQCF Level 7 and above in a postgraduate program
  • your programme of study must be ‘front facing’ pathway.

Application Requirements

• Proof of Identity: Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, Passport or Kiwi Access Card (18+card).
• Proof of whakapapa: Verification is required by an authorised representative from an IWI or Community Organisation who is willing to attest to Whakapapa ie from a Rūnanga Office. Kaumātua, Māori Trustee or Committee member, Māori Liaison Officer.
• Proof of your course enrolment: Official Letter of acceptance of full and current enrolment into your course of study.

For more information, visit Health New Zealand.