Scholarship and Grants
General Information
NZNO offers several sources of funding in the form of scholarships and grants. It also administers the Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) and the Gretta and Harry Hamblin Trust. Each scholarship or grant has set criteria that govern the purpose of the individual award. Please read these summaries carefully before deciding on application.
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Smeartakers Grant
The National Screening Unit (NSU) has funding available to reimburse the cost of the course fee for cervical smear taker training.
For further information on Smeartaker Training Grants for Nurses click here.
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SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS AVAILABLE FROM NURSING EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NERF)
AND GRETTA & HARRY HAMBLIN TRUST
March 2008 |
the New Zealand
Nursing Education and Research Foundation
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- To be eligible for any of these grants or scholarships applicants must be current financial members of NZNO on the closing date.
- All applications must be on the correct and most up-to-date form with all required information included, and legible.
- Applications must be received in NZNO Wellington, National Office by 4.00 PM on the closing date.
Book Grants
| H211.03 |
Book grants |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$200 |
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Eligibility |
RM, RN, EN/NA or all Student Nurses/Midwives from Year 1, 2nd semester onwards |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Textbooks relevant to nursing/midwifery education or practice
- Official proof of enrolment required
- Copy of official booklist (students) or letter from line manager (qualified staff) required
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Undergraduate Study
| H212.02 |
Undergraduate study
Eg Bachelor of Nursing, Nurse Assistant Course |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$300 |
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Eligibility |
Student Nurses/Midwives from Year 1, 2nd semester onwards |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Course approved by Nursing Council of New Zealand
- Official proof of enrolment required
- Official copy of student results for previous year/ semester required as evidence to support application
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Post-graduate study
| H212.01 |
Post-graduate study
Eg Post-registration study, PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters, PhD |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$300 |
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Eligibility |
RM, RN |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Course approved by relevant professional body
- Proof of enrolment required
- Official copy of student results for previous year (if relevant) required
- Contributes to Nursing/Midwifery healthcare in New Zealand
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Research
| H211.02 |
Research |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$2,000-10,000 |
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Eligibility |
RN, RM, EN/NA or Student Nurses/Midwives |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Contributes to nursing/healthcare in New Zealand
- Recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with implications for Maori considered
- Robust design & methodology
- Evidence of ethics approval
- Researcher time will only be paid if paid time for research is not in job description & applicant not in full time employment
- Does not cover computer hardware/electronic equipment
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Short courses/conferences for qualified nurses/midwives
| H212.06 |
Short courses/conferences for qualified nurses/midwives
Eg Level 700 post-registration courses qualifying |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$300 |
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Eligibility |
RN, RM or EN/NA |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Conference/short course will benefit nursing/midwifery or healthcare in New Zealand
- Evidence of enrolment/attendance receipt required
- Level 700 post-registration courses qualifying
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Travel
| H211.04 |
Travel |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$300 |
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Eligibility |
RM, RN or EN/NA |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Travel nationally or internationally for the purpose of benefiting nursing/midwifery/healthcare in New Zealand
- Itinerary including dates and location. Purpose of travel and costs must be included
- Does not include travel for purposes of undergraduate or postgraduate study
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Conference organisers and/or speakers
| H212.05 |
Conference organisers and/or speakers |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$1000 - 5000 |
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Eligibility |
Conference for RN, RM, EN/NA or Student Nurses/Midwives |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Conference for nurses/midwives and/or student nurses/midwives
- Held in New Zealand (preference given to NZNO affiliated groups)
- Evidence of partnership with Maori in conference planning
- May need to be repaid if conference makes profit.
- NERF/ NZNO logos will need to be included in publicity
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Special Projects
| H212.04 |
Special Projects |
| Closing Dates |
14 February
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$1000 - 10000 |
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Eligibility |
Project carried out by RN, RM, EN/NA or Student
Nurses/Midwives |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Will contribute to nursing/midwifery or healthcare in New Zealand
- Detailed timeline & budget required
- Recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with implications for Maori considered
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Emergency Grants
| H212.03 |
Emergency grants |
| Closing Dates |
Ongoing |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$300 |
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Eligibility |
RN, RM, EN/NA or Student Nurses/Midwives |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Small amounts of money available quickly for specific one off expenses essential to support study or practice.
- Clearly exceptional and unexpected circumstances.
- Supporting letter required
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Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship
| H211.01 |
Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship |
| Closing Dates |
30 June |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
Total $1,000 will be divided between suitable applicants
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Eligibility |
RM, RN or EN/NA |
| Criteria/Comments |
- From the Helen M Todd Estate which is managed by Guardian Trust
- Scholarship is for a person or persons, selected by NERF, obtaining a higher qualification in the field of nursing (would include midwifery)
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Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship
| H211.051 |
Margaret May Blackwell Fellowship
Travel & Study |
| Closing Dates |
Applications close 31 March |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$14,000 |
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Eligibility |
RN working in child health (0-5 years old) |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Exemplar, CV + 2 referee letters to be included
- Nominated by employer
- Need to indicate how knowledge gained will be publicised
- Employing agency to be encouraged to grant leave on pay up to 3 months
- Final decision made by Trustees of the Margaret May Blackwell Estate.
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Flora Cameron Award
| H821.14 |
Flora Cameron Award |
| Closing Dates |
30 June 2008 |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$1000 |
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Eligibility |
RN, Yearly award on a regional basis until the year 2009:
2005 - Wellington
2006 - Not awarded
2007 - Dunedin
2008 - Auckland & Christchurch
2009 - Nationwide Centennial Award |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Two references, one of which must be from a nurse working in the same or similar field
- A verified copy of your academic record
- A copy of your current annual Practising Certificate (APC)
- 2500 word essay on how Postgraduate Study benefits your practice
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Hazel Florence Johnstone EN Award
| H821.15 |
Hazel Florence Johnstone EN/NA Award |
| Closing Dates |
30 June
31 October |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$750 - $1,500
Yearly study/scholarship award until 2008 – over a four year period |
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Eligibility |
EN/NA |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Qualified EN or Nurse Assistant or those students studying for Nurse Assistant qualification (in 2nd semester)
- An NZNO current financial member
- Require to provide "Evidence of enrolment" in Nurse Assistant programme or in the study programme you are undertaking
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Catherine Logan Memorial Scholarship
| H821.16 |
Catherine Logan Memorial Scholarship |
| Closing Dates |
14 February |
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Approx
Amount Available |
$750 |
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Eligibility |
RN |
| Criteria/Comments |
- NZ RN undertaking postgraduate study related to Perioperative care
- Qualified RN working/studying in the Perioperative area
- Evidence of enrolment in the study programme you are undertaking
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Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
| H821.17 |
Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
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| Closing Dates |
14 February |
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Approx
Amount Available |
Total $5,000 will be divided between suitable applicants |
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Eligibility |
EN/NA, Caregivers or Student Nurses |
| Criteria/Comments |
- To provide financial assistance to individual nurses or caregivers employed or studying in the Private Aged Care sector. Applicants must reside within the boundaries of Warkworth in the North, to Rotorua in the South.
- Evidence of enrolment in the study programme you are undertaking.
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* This amount fluctuates depending on number of suitable applicants and funds available.
Additional Notes
The Tiriti o Waitangi is the founding document of New Zealand. The Nursing Education Research Foundation and the New Zealand Nurses Organisation acknowledge the great importance of this living document and all successful applicants are expected to respect and promote the equal standing of Tangata Whenua with non-Maori.
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Applicants must be living in New Zealand.
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Individual applicants will only be eligible for one grant per calendar year (with the exception of Emergency grants).
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The selection committee does consider financial need and applicants are required to give some basic information concerning income and expenditure.
NERF Selection Committee
The NERF Selection Committee is a minimum of three members of the Board of Trustees, two of whom are NZNO representatives and a Maori nurse nominated by Te Runanga. The secretary sits on this committee as a non-voting member.
Payment is made to successful applicants within six weeks of the closing date.
Research Grants
All research proposals are reviewed by a committee with a minimum of two members of the Nursing Research Section and one member of NERF Board of Trustees. At least one member of the committee is Maori. The Research Committee meet three times a year and make recommendations to the NERF Selection Committee who decide allocation.
Emergency Grants
Applications can be made at any time of the year. Eligible applicants will be paid within three weeks of receipt.
Emergency grants are reviewed by the Chair, the secretary of the NERF Board of Trustees and a Maori representative.
Further Information
Application forms and information is available to NZNO members in the Members Only area of the website or from:
Scholarships & Grants
Level 3, Willbank Court, 57 Willis Street
PO Box 2128, Wellington
Ph: (04) 499 9533 Fax: (04) 382 9993 DDI: 04 494 6374
E-mail: bettyn@nzno.org.nz
Scholarships & Grants available from New Zealand Nurses’ Organisation
* This amount fluctuates depending on number of suitable applicants and funds available.
Debi Brook Fund
| H254 |
Debi Brook Fund |
| Closing Dates |
Ongoing |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$500 |
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Eligibility |
RN, RM, EN/NA |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Controlled by Trust Deed
- For benefit of nurses and their families in times of stress from major illness or death where other methods of financial assistance are not available
- Applications reviewed by NZNO President, CEO and Business Manager
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Nurses Relief Fund
| H255 |
Nurses Relief Fund |
| Closing Dates |
Ongoing |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
$500 |
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Eligibility |
RN, RM, EN/NA |
| Criteria/Comments |
- Funds amalgamated from relief fund, hardship fund and investment trusts.
- Unexpected financial hardship (does not cover strike action) not covered by support or welfare agencies.
- Applications reviewed by NZNO President and CEO.
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Florence Nightingale Memorial Fund
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H271.01 / H271.02
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Florence Nightingale Memorial Fund for Student Nurses / Midwives, Qualified Nurses / Midwives, and Enrolled Nurses/Nurse Assistants |
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Closing Dates |
31 March |
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*Approx
Amount Available |
Approximately $500 |
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Eligibility |
Student Nurse, Student Midwife
RN, RM, EN/NA |
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Criteria/Comments |
- Both Nightingale grants are funded by NZNO - $1 per financial member as at 31 December. 60% of the amount goes to qualified nurses and 40% to students.
- Selection by NMAC.
- Evidence of Enrolment required
- Financial member of NZNO as at 31st March
- Financial need / hardship
- Commenced course by 31st March
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* This amount fluctuates depending on number of suitable applicants and funds available.
Grants/Funds available from NZNO Regional Offices
Auckland Nurses Education & Research Trust (“ANERT”) – Annually
| Available to |
Greater Auckland Region |
| Closing Date |
30 March |
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Applications available from |
The Regional Administrator
NZNO Auckland Office
PO Box 8921
Symonds Street, Auckland
Ph: (09) 377 4946 x 713
Email: daisyg@nzno.org.nz |
The Pollard Fund – Annually
| Available to |
Greater Auckland Region |
| Closing Date |
30 September |
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Applications available from |
The Regional Administrator
NZNO Auckland Office
PO Box 8921
Symonds Street, Auckland
Ph: (09) 377 4946 x 713
Email: daisyg@nzno.org.nz |
Education Grants – Annually
| Available to |
Midlands Region – advertised in August |
| Closing Date |
September |
| Details |
Advertised throughout the worksites in Midlands and Waikato Institute of Technology |
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Applications available from |
NZNO Hamilton Regional Office
PO Box 1220
Hamilton
Ph: 0800 838 3651 or
Nursing Studies Department
Waikato Institute of Technology |
Education Grants
| Available to |
Bay of Plenty/Tairawhiti Region |
| Closing Date |
On going |
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Applications available from |
NZNO Hamilton Regional Office
PO Box 1220
Hamilton
Ph: 0800 838 3651 |
Education Fund
| Available to |
NZNO members West Coast |
| Details |
Advertised throughout the worksites in West Coast |
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Applications available from |
Christine Blair
Regional Secretary/Treasurer
Snodgrass
RD 2
Westport |
Canterbury Regional Council Education & Development Fund
| Available to |
Canterbury Region |
| Closing Date |
Each Management Committee meeting |
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Applications available from |
The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch |
Thomas Tippet Trust Awards
| Available to |
NZNO members living in Canterbury |
| Closing Date |
31st March
30th September |
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Applications available from |
The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch |
Canterbury Region “Pop Black Memorial Scholarship” Fund
| Available to |
1st year nursing students residing in the Waimate District |
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Applications available from |
The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch |
NZ Nurses Memorial Fund Inc
| Available to |
NZ Nationwide |
| Details |
The financial relief of nurses in distress occasioned by sickness, old age, accident or other misfortune. Not available for educational purposes. |
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Applications available from |
PO Box 5363
Moray Place
Dunedin |
Ngaio Fulton Nurses Trust Funds
| Available to |
NZNO Members who live in the Otago area |
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Application forms available |
Download Now (Word doc)
or from
Judi van't Wout
C/- Emergency Department
Dunedin Hospital
201 Great King Street
Private Bag 1921
Dunedin
New Zealand
Phone 03 4747602 Extension: 8151
or 474 0999 Tracer 6875
Facsimile 03 474 7908
JudiW@healthotago.co.nz |
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