Henry Rongomau Bennett Scholarship

Background

The Henry Rongomau Bennett Scholarship Programme is a tribute to Henry Rongomau Bennett's life and work in the mental health sector. The purposes of the scholarships are to develop and build:

• leadership in Māori mental health
• competence in Te Ao Māori, and
• excellence in mental health.

Eligibility

These scholarships will be offered to kaimahi who work across the mental health and addictions sector. This includes the following:

• Kaumātua /kuia
• Mental health workers
• Tangata whaiora advisors, advocates and representatives
• Child and adolescent mental health workers
• Mental health nurses
• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Addiction practitioners
• Recruitment of doctors into Psychiatry
• Medical students who are committed to mental health and addiction, and
• Others such as managers of Māori mental health services.

In the award for the scholarships the selection panel takes the following into consideration:

• a commitment to Māori health development
• active involvement in Māori community activity
• a history of involvement in Māori health
• support from whānau/hapū, iwi and/or Māori community
• academic record, and
• other criteria depending on the scholarship or grant.

Value

Undergraduate Scholarships

The undergraduate scholarships will provide funding for completion of undergraduate studies that lead to a qualification relevant to working in the mental health and addictions sector.

The undergraduate scholarships range from $1,000-$5,000 each.

Postgraduate Scholarships

The postgraduate scholarships will provide funding towards completion of postgraduate studies including Masters or PhD level for people who work in the mental health and addiction sector.

The postgraduate scholarships range from $1,000-$10,000 each.

Closing Date

Varies

Late applications cannot be considered.

More Information

Please note that you are able to study at any tertiary training institution in New Zealand.

For further information or to apply for an HRB Scholarship, please contact:

Rawiri Evans
Project Leader
0800 MATATINI (62828464)
(04) 473 9591 ext 801
r.evans@matatini.co.nz

Applications are available online alongside other bursaries and scholarships.