Master of Nursing Practice Scholarship
History and purpose
This scholarship has been established by the Faculty of Education, Health, & Psychological Sciences to assist with the clinical costs associated with the course. The Master of Nursing Practice is a graduate entry programme that leads to registration as a nurse with the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
Who is eligible?
- Applications will be considered from domestic students who have been accepted into the Master of Nursing Practice programme that starts in Trimester 1 2026.
Selection criteria
- Applications will be awarded based on a personal statement and aspirations for nursing as a career choice.
- Māori and Pasifika students are encouraged to apply.
Application process
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Applications will normally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.
Scholarship specific documentation
- A personal statement outlining your aspirations for nursing as a career choice.
Selection process
The selection panel will be comprised of the Head ofNursing and one nominee from Te Puna Hauora, the School of Health.
Additional information
The scholarship will be paid directly to the student as a one-off payment.
Regulations and conditions
- A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
- All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being fully enrolled in a full-year programme (full time will be at the level of points considered by Studylink as full time) within the stipulated criteria and tenure of the scholarship. No payment of the Scholarship will be made until this condition is met.
- The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
- The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other awards.
- Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
- Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
- At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.
Contact
Scholarships Office
scholarships-office@vuw.ac.nz
Phone 0800 04 04 04