What the scholarship covers#

You must be enrolled in one of the following courses to be eligible for this scholarship:

• Bachelor of Speech and Language Pathology (Hons) offered by the University of Canterbury.
• Master of Speech and Language Pathology (MSLP) offered by the University of Canterbury.
• Bachelor of Speech Language Therapy (Hons) offered by Massey University.
• Master of Speech-Language Therapy Practice offered by the University of Auckland.

This scholarship provides:

• $5,000 per year of study upon successful completion of the academic year (paid to you)
• one guaranteed placement at a Ministry office during the practicum block course with additional $1,500 payment paid before the placement starts
• strengthened support for Māori scholarship recipients by connecting you with a network of our Māori speech language therapists and allowing greater flexibility in your placement experience
• an interview with us in your final year.

Priority for some applicants#

We will give priority to applicants who (in descending order of priority):

• speak te reo Māori or te reo rangatira (NCEA level 2 equivalent or a higher qualification or equivalent)
• speak a Pasifika language (NCEA level 2 equivalent or a higher qualification or equivalent)
• are of Māori or Pasifika descent
• speak a language in addition to English that is widely used by children attending early childhood centres and schools in New Zealand (NCEA level 2 equivalent or higher qualification or equivalent).

Information in te reo Māori#

Information in te reo Māori about the scholarship:

How to apply#

Apply using our online application form.

Applications are now closed.

Your application must include:

• your resume/CV
• a cover letter outlining particular factors that are appropriate to our assessment (as per the points listed below):
  • why you want to become a qualified speech language therapist
  • your strengths and experience, personal and professional, and ability to establish and maintain relationships that will help you to become an effective speech language therapist.
• scanned copies of academic transcripts or grades of your highest and most recent qualifications
• any special circumstances you would like the selection panel to consider.

If you are applying for priority selection:

• submit evidence in the form of formal qualifications or written references from a tertiary institution, a kaumātua or a community leader of your language proficiency.

After you apply#

The notification date for the scholarship will be before the university’s deadline to withdraw from the course. If we don't award you a scholarship, you will need to either self-fund or withdraw from the course.

The decision to grant or not grant a scholarship is final.