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
NERF & NZNO Scholarship Available List with Critieria (PDF, 256KB)
Criteria for use of the NERF logo and acknowledgement of NERF in written publications
Information (Word)
PLEASE NOTE: To be eligible for any grants through NERF or NZNO you must have not received any
funding within one year of receiving a previous NERF or NZNO scholarship.
Criteria and details
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H211.03 Book grants
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $200
Eligibility: RM, RN, EN 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
Forms:
Book grant Application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, Study or Text Books
H212.02 Undergraduate study
Eg Bachelor of Nursing, Enrolled Nurses Course
Closing Dates: 14th February & 30th June
Approx Amount Available: $300
Eligibility : Student Nurses/Midwives from Year 1, 2nd semester onwards undertaking Bachelor of
Nursing or Enrolled Nursing study
Criteria/Comments:
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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
Forms:
Undergraduate study grant application form
Posted in: Students, NERF, Study or Text Books
H212.01 Post-graduate study
Eg Post-registration study, PG Cert, PG Dip, Masters, PhD
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $300
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
Forms:
Post-graduate study grant application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Students, NERF
H211.02 Research
Closing Dates: 14th February & 31st October
Approx Amount Available: $2,000 - $10,000
Eligibility: RN, RM, EN or Student Nurses/Midwives
Criteria/Comments:

Contributes to nursing/healthcare in New Zealand
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Recognition of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, with implications for Māori considered
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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
Forms:
Research grant application form (Word)
Research Criteria (PDF)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NERF, Travel/Research
H212.06 Short courses attendance for qualified nurses/midwives
Eg Level 700 post-registration courses qualifying
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $300
Eligibility: RN, RM or EN
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
Forms:
Short courses attendance for qualified nurses/midwives grant application (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, NERF, Study or Text
Books, Professional Development
H211.04 Travel
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $300
Eligibility: RM, RN or EN
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
Forms:
Travel Grant application (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, NERF, Travel/Research
H212.05 Conference organisers and/or speakers
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $1000 - $5000
Eligibility: Conference for RN, RM, EN 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)
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Evidence of partnership with Māori in conference planning

May need to be repaid if conference makes profit.

NERF/ NZNO logos will need to be included in publicity
Forms:
Conference organisers and/or speakers application (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled
Nurses, Students, NERF, Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Projects/Event Planning
H212.04 Special Projects
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $1000 - $10000
Eligibility: Project carried out by RN, RM, EN 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 Māori considered
Forms:
 Special projects application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NERF, Projects/Event
Planning
H212.03 Emergency grants
Closing Dates: Ongoing
Approx Amount Available: $300
Eligibility: RN, RM, EN or Student Nurses/Midwives
Criteria/Comments:

Small amounts of money available quickly for specific one off expenses essential to
support study or practice.
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Clearly exceptional and unexpected circumstances.
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Supporting letter required
Forms:
 Emergency grants (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled
Nurses, Students, NERF, Emergency/Hardship
H211.01 Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship
Closing Dates: 30 June
Approx Amount Available: Total up to $1000 will be given to the successful applicant.
Eligibility: RM, RN or EN
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)
Forms:
Mary Lambie Memorial Scholarship (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, NERF, Study or Text Books
H211.051 Margaret May Blackwell Fellowship - Travel and Study
Closing Dates: Applications close 30 April
Approx Amount Available: $14,000
Eligibility: RN working in child health (0-5 years old)
Criteria/Comments:

Exemplar, CV + 2 Nominated by employer
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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.
Forms:
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Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowship Flyer 2013/2014 (PDF)
Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowhip Guidelines 2013/2014 (Word)
Margaret May Blackwell Travel Study Fellowhip Application Form 2013/2014 (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, NERF, Study or Text Books, Travel/Research
H821.15 Hazel Florence Johnstone EN/NA Award
Closing Dates: 30 June, 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $750 - $1500
(Twice yearly study/scholarship award until 2012)
Eligibility: EN
Criteria/Comments:

Qualified EN or those students studying for Enrolled Nurse qualification (in 2nd
semester)
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An NZNO current financial member

Require to provide "Evidence of enrolment" in Enrolled Nurse programme or in the
study programme you are undertaking
Forms:
Hazel Florence Johnstone EN Award (Word)
Posted in: Enrolled Nurses, NERF, Study or Text Books
H821.16 Catherine Logan Memorial Scholarship
Closing Dates: 14 February & 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $750
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
Forms:
Catherine Logan Memorial Scholarship (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, NERF, Study or Text Books
H821.17 Effie Redwood Endowment Fund
Closing Dates: 14 February
Approx Amount Available: $5000 will be divided between suitable applicants
Eligibility: EN, Caregivers or Student Nurses
Criteria/Comments:

To provide financial assistance to individual enrolled nurses, student nurses or
caregivers studying or employed in the Private Aged Care sector.

Applicants must reside within the boundaries of Warkworth in the North and to Rotorua
in the South.
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Evidence of enrolment in the study programme you are undertaking.
Forms:
 Effie Redwood Endowment Fund (Word)
Posted in: Enrolled Nurses, Students, NERF, Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books
H254 Debi Brook Fund
Closing Dates: Ongoing
Approx Amount Available: $500
Eligibility: RN, RM, EN
Criteria/Comments:
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Controlled by Trust Deed
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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
Forms:
 Debi Brook Fund application (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, NZNO National
Office, Emergency/Hardship
H255 Member Relief Fund
Closing Dates: Ongoing
Approx Amount Available: Maximum of $250 for members of NZNO for less than two years otherwise
up to a maximum of $500
Eligibility: RN, RM, EN, Caregiver
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.
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Applications reviewed by NZNO President and CEO.
Forms:
Member Relief Fund application (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, NZNO National
Office, Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Emergency/Hardship
H271.01/H271.02 Florence Nightingale Memorial Fund
Closing Date: 31 March
Approx Amount Available: $500
Category One: For Registered Nurses. Clarification - this includes Enrolled Nurses and Midwives
seeking further qualifications.
Category Two: For students seeking first nursing or direct entry midwifery qualification.
Category Three: Unregulated Members.
Eligibility:
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The Florence Nightingale grant is funded by NZNO - $1 per financial member as at 31
December.
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Selection by NMAC.
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Evidence of Enrolment required.
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Commenced course/conference by 31st March 2011.
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Financial member of NZNO as at 31st March 2011.
Forms:
 Florence Nightingale Memorial Fund (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO National
Office,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books
H251.02 British Commonwealth Nurses' War Memorial Fund
Scholarship
Closing Date: 30 June
Amount Available: $5000
Eligibility: New Zealand registered nurses who are NZ residents
Criteria/Comments:

To enhance the professions of nursing and midwifery through scholarships or by such
other charitable purposes for the benefit of nurses (NZ residents).

To enable the recipient to study outside of NZ (Deed 1952).

The recipient will be expected to share the knowledge gained with the wider nursing
population upon completion of the scholarship.
Forms:
 British Commonwealth Nurses War Memorial Fund Application Form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, NZNO National Office, Study or Text Books, Projects/Event
Planning, Travel/Research
Auckland Nurses Education & Research Trust (ANERT)
Available to: Greater Auckland Region
Closing Dates: 30 March (Annual)
Applications available from:
Regional Administrator
NZNO Auckland Office
PO Box 8921
Symonds Street, Auckland
Ph: (09) 360 3794
Email: daisyg@nzno.org.nz
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books, Travel/Research
Pollard Fund
Available: Annually
Available to: Greater Auckland Region
Closing Dates: 30 September
Applications available from:
The Regional Administrator
NZNO Auckland Office
PO Box 8921
Symonds Street, Auckland
Ph: (09) 360 3794
Email: daisyg@nzno.org.nz
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books, Professional
Development, Projects/Event Planning,Emergency/Hardship, Travel/Research, Other/Miscellaneous
Education Grants
Available: Annually
Available to: Midlands Region – advertised in August/September
Closing Dates: September/October. Details Advertised throughout the worksites in Midlands, Waikato
Institute of Technology and the NZNO Midlands Region Newsletter
Applications available from:
NZNO Hamilton Regional Office
PO Box 1220
Hamilton
Ph: 0800 838 3651 or
School of Health
Waikato Institute of Technology
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books
Education Grants
Available to: Bay of Plenty/Tairawhiti Region
Closing Dates: Ongoing
Applications available from:
NZNO Hamilton Regional Office
PO Box 1220
Hamilton
Ph: 0800 838 3651
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books
Education Fund
Available to: NZNO members West Coast. Details Advertised throughout the worksites in West Coast
Closing Dates: Ongoing
Applications available from:
Christine Blair
Regional Secretary/Treasurer
Snodgrass
RD 2
Westport
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books
Canterbury Regional Council Education & Development Fund
Available to: Canterbury Region
Closing Dates: Each Management Committee meeting
Applications available from:
The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books, Professional Development
Thomas Tippet Trust Awards
Available to: NZNO members living in Canterbury
Closing Dates: 31st March, 30th September
Applications available from:
The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch
or you can download below:
Thomas Tippet Trust Award Application Form (Word, 80KB)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books, Professional
Development, Projects/Event Planning,Travel/Research
Canterbury Region “Pop Black Memorial Scholarship” Fund
Available to: 1st year nursing students residing in the Waimate District
Applications available from:
The Regional Secretary
NZNO
PO Box 4102
Christchurch
Posted in: Students, NZNO Regional Offices, Study or Text Books
NZ Nurses Memorial Fund Inc
Available to: NZ Nationwide
Details:

For the financial relief of nurses in distress occasioned by sickness, old age, accident
or other misfortune.
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Not available for educational purposes.
Applications available from:
PO Box 5363
Moray Place
Dunedin 9054
Posted in: Registered Nurses, NZNO Regional Offices, Emergency/Hardship
Ngaio Fulton Nurses Trust Funds
Available to: NZNO Members who live within the old Otago Hospital Board area (map showing area on
application form).
Applications available from:
NZ Nurses Organisation
PO Box 1084
Dunedin 9054
Phone 477 6578 or 0800 800 958
Fax 03 477 5983
jennym@nzno.org.nz
Forms:
Ngaio Fulton Nurses Trust Funds application (pdf)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books, Professional
Development, Projects/Event Planning,Travel/Research
Wellington Nurses Education Trust Scholarship
Closing Dates: 31 October
Approx Amount Available: Up to $5000
Eligibility: RN and students
Criteria/Comments:

Registered Nurses or Nursing Students taking part in an educational course/s at any
college, technical institute, hospital, university or other place of education

an NZNO current financial member
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Provide evidence of enrolment in the study programme you are undertaking
Forms:
 Wellington Education Trust Scholarship (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Students, NERF, Study or Text Books
Additional Notes for applicants
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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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To be eligible for any of these grants or scholarships applicants must be current
financial members of NZNO on the closing date.
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All applications must be on the correct and most up-to-date form with all required
information included, and legible.
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Applications must be received in NZNO Wellington, National Office by 4.00 PM on the
closing date.
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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-Māori.
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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 Māori nurse nominated by Te Runanga. The secretary sits on this
committee as a non-voting member.
The decision of the NERF Trustees Grant Assessment Committee is final. 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 Māori. 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 Māori
representative.
Tai Tokerau Study/Conference Grant
Available to: Tai Tokerau Region
Closing Dates: 2 February and 31 August or outside these dates upon approval at the next Tai Tokerau
Regional Council meeting.
Applications available from:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/groups/councils/regional_councils#taitokerau
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books, Professional Development
Tai Tokerau Region Education Grants
Available to: Tai Tokerau Region
Closing Dates: Applications will be considered at the next NZNO Regional Council meeting or upon
application
Applications available from:
http://www.nzno.org.nz/groups/councils/regional_councils
Posted in: Students, NZNO Regional Offices, Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Study or Text Books
Conference attendance
Offered February 14, June 30th and October 31st
Award
Up to $300.00 will be offered three times per year for Conference attendance (Ref: H212.06).
Eligibility
Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives or Enrolled Nurses are eligible to apply.
Criteria/Requirements
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Conference attendance will benefit nursing/midwifery/healthcare in New Zealand.
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Evidence of enrolment/attendance is included - receipt required.

All applications must be typed – hand written applications will not be accepted.
Conference attendance application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled
Nurses, Students, NERF, Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Professional Development
Canterbury Members’ Earthquake Relief Fund
About the fund:
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation has allocated $10,000 to support members suffering stress as a
result of the recent Canterbury earthquakes. The fund will assist with payments for up to three
counselling, professional supervision or psychotherapy sessions to a maximum cost of $375 (incl GST)
per applicant. The fund shall remain open until all funds have been allocated or until 30 November 2011
whichever shall occur first.
Eligibility:
Members must be resident and working in the wider Christchurch area (60 Km radius). They must have
been resident and working in the area defined during the major earthquake period of September 2010 to
the present. Applicants shall have been financial members of NZNO since 1 September 2010.
Criteria:
The counsellor, professional supervisor or psychotherapist must have a recognised professional
qualification. Travel costs to attend the sessions shall not be paid.
Process:
Applications must be presented on the appropriate application form, be legible and contain all requested
information.
Applications may be received by post or email.

Applications will be processed within 10 working days of receipt.

The decision will be conveyed to the applicant by letter.

There are two methods of payment for successful application;on submission of
receipts (clearly identifying the provider) for the sessions the applicant shall paid or the
provider may submit invoices directly to NZNO for payment

Administration for the earthquake relief fund shall be managed by the Christchurch
administration team. Email: chch@nzno.org.nz or telephone 366 0186. All
correspondence should include Administrator: earthquake relief fund in the subject line
or heading of letters.
All applications shall be in confidence.
Application form:
Application form (word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Students, NZNO Regional
Offices,Caregivers/Health Care Assistants, Emergency/Hardship
NNCA Professional Development Grant
Closing Dates: 31 May and 31 August
Approx Amount Available: Up to $6000
Eligibility: applicant must be a full member of NNCA member for the past two years.
Criteria/Comments:

Courses, seminars, conferences or projects relating to neonatal nursing.

Priority will be given to nurses embarking on research or writing for a peer reveiwed
journal.
Forms:
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NNCA Professional Development Grant Details (PDF 65KB)
NNCA Professional Development Grant Application Form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Professional Development, Projects/Event
Planning, Neonatal Nurses College Aotearoa
NZ Flight Nurses Scholarship Fund
Closing Dates: Applications considered 3 times each year
Amount available: Approx $300 per application
Eligibility:

Flight Nurses must have been NZFNA members for at least 12 months and must be
actively involved in Flight Nursing.

The scholarship will assist members with the costs of conferences, courses or postgraduate study.
Criteria/Comments:

Special consideration will be given to applicants doing Tertiary / Post-Grad papers in
Aviation related matters, and those presenting at conferences.

Receipts and/or copies of study enrolment confirmation will be required before any
funds are actually allocated.
Forms:
 Flight Nurse Education Scholarship Application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Study or Text Books, Professional Development, NZ Flight Nurses
Association
Diabetes Nurse Specialist Section Grant
Eg Workshops, conferences, study days, seminars, post graduate study.
Closing Dates: 28 February, 31 July
Approx Amount Available: $6000 per annum shared among successful applicants. Maximum
allocation per person of $750 for postgraduate study, conferences etc and a maximum of $100 for an
accreditation application.
Eligibility: Available to current financial members of NZNO who have been Diabetes Nurse Specialist
Section members for at least two years.
Forms:
Diabetes Nurse Specialist Section Grant details and application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Study or Text Books, Professional
Development, Other/Miscellaneous, Diabetes Nurses Specialist Section
Elly Lilly Nursing Research Award
Recognises and supports diabetes research in New Zealand by providing an award to a nurse working
in Diabetes Mellitus.
Closing Dates: 31st March 2013. The winner will be announced and the funds will be available in May
2013.
Approx Amount Available: $10,000 stippend (may be shared among a number of successful
proposals).
Eligibility:

Available to current financial members of NZNO or the New Zealand Society for the
Study of Diabetes (NZSSD)

Principle investigator must be an RN
Forms:
Guide for Applicants and application form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Travel/Research, Diabetes Nurses Specialist Section
Women’s Health Section Education Award
NZNO National Women's Health Section, provides funding for attendance at conferences, and
educational activities.
Closing Dates: Applications considered on an as needs basis. (Meetings held quarterly.)
Approx Amount Available: $1000 or part of, per annum
Eligibility: RM, RN or EN/NA
Criteria/Comments:

Nurses must be members of the Women's Health section to apply

One cannot receive grants two years in a row.
Forms:
Education Fund Application Form (PDF 156KB)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Professional
Development, Womens Health 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
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Professional Development, Travel/Research, NZ
Gastroenterology Nurses Section
Nurses for Children and Young People of Aotearoa NZNO Conference
Scholarship
A scholarship is available for registered nurses working in the area of child/youth health, who wish to
attend an international/national conference relating to child/youth health.
Criteria:

Applicants must be a current member of the NZNO and the NCYPA national section

Applicants are required to present to the committee an outline of
professional
objectives for attending the conference, including why attending is pertinent to the area
the applicant is currently working in and how it will benefit his/her client base

Agreement to present at the next NCYPA conference, and to provide a written report
for the newsletter within three months of attending.

The Scholarship will be a sum of $1000.00 to be divided amongst eligible applicants at
the committee’s discretion. If only one applicant, he/she will not necessarily receive full
scholarship.
Timeline:

The applications for scholarships will be considered and voted on at each committee
meeting.

There are three committee meetings per year.

The scholarship is cumulative within 1 financial year. The cumulative total scholarship
is $1000 in each financial year from 1st of April to 31st of March.

Applicants will be notified of whether their request has been accepted or declined
following the meeting, in writing.

Only Applicants meeting the above criteria will be reviewed.This process will be
reviewed every three years.
Established October 2008
Reviewed 2011
Next review 2014
Click here to download application form:
Nurses for Children and Young People of Aotearoa NZNO Conference Scholarship Application
Form (PDF 95KB)
Posted in: Registered Nurses, Travel/Research
H214 The McCutchan Trust Scholarships and Grants
Closing Date: 31st October
Approx Amount Available: Up to $80,000 will be offered once a year for
research/projects/study/seminars that will advance professional nursing practice.
Eligibility: Registered Nurses are eligible to apply.
Criteria/Comments:
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Please see the separate document below entitled "Criteria for McCutchan Trust
Scholarship Applications" for a full list of criteria and requirements prior to completing
the application form.
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Research Applications complete parts 1, 2 and 6 only
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Project Applications complete parts 1, 2 and 6 only (project applications include
applications for funding to publish research findings)
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Postgraduate study applicatns complete parts 1, 4 and 6 only
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Seminar funding applications complete parts 1, 5 and 6 only
Forms and addtional information
Criteria for McCutchan Trust Scholarship Applications (PDF)
McCutchan Trust Scholarships and Grants Application Form (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, NERF, Study or Text Books, Projects/Event
Planning,Travel/Research
H212.06 Conference Attendance
Closing Dates: 14 February, 30 June and 31 October
Approx Amount Available: $300
Eligibility: RN, RM or EN
Criteria/Comments:
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Conference attendance will benefit nursing/midwifery/healthcare in New Zealand.
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Evidence of enrolment/attendance is included - receipt required.
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All applications must be typed - hand written applications will not be accepted.
Forms:
Conference Attendance for Qualified Nurses/Midwives or Enrolled Nurses (Word)
Posted in: Registered Midwives, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, NERF, Professional
Development,Travel/Research