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Scholarships and grants

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) offers several sources of funding in the form of scholarships and grants.

NZNO administers the Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) and the Gretta and Harry Hamblin Trust and other NZNO grants are available through our National and regional offices.

These are available to current NZNO members only

Further Information

Application forms and information are available to NZNO members from:

Scholarships & Grants
Level 3, Willbank Court, 57 Willis Street
PO Box 2128, Wellington
Ph: (04) 499 9533  Fax: (04) 382 9993
E-mail: grants@nzno.org.nz

Criteria for use of the NERF logo and acknowledgement of NERF in written publications Information (Word)


Criteria and details

NZ Gastroenterology Nurses Section


NZGNS Education Fund

Application for the Gastroenterology Nursing Education/Travel Fund (PDF)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified nurses, attending conference within New Zealand or Overseas, relevant to Gastroenterology.

Conditions for Application:
The Applicant is:

  1. A qualified nurse in New Zealand
  2. A member of NZNO and the Gastroenterology nurses section
  3. Undertaking travel within a year of award being made
  4. Will complete a report and have it published in 'The Tube' once Conference attended

The Applicant is assessed on:

  1. Professional activities
  2. Relevance of planned travel to practice
  3. Benefits of nursing service especially for Gastroenterology
  4. Nursing background
  5. Presentation of application

Timeframe:
Applications close 1st March and 1st September annually.

Return completed applications to:
Penny Fox
Gastrointestinal Investigation Unit
Christchurch Hospital
Private Bag 4710
Christchurch 8011
penelope.fox@cdhb.govt.nz