APM Māori and Pasifika Scholarship

About

APM is dedicated to fostering a thriving and flourishing Māori and Pasifika allied health workforce

We recognise the importance of providing a supportive, nurturing, and culturally enriching experience for Māori and Pasifika students as they journey through study into their careers.

We are offering two scholarships to Māori and Pasifika Occupational Therapy (Whakaora Ngangahau) and Physiotherapy (Haumanu Korikori) students who are in their final two years of their degree.

Note:

• Applications for Occupational Therapy will open in January 2026
• Applications for Physiotherapy and second round for Occupational Therapy will open in September 2026

The scholarship package includes:

• $4,000 per award ($2,000 for each year)
• Student placement opportunities at any APM location across Aotearoa
• Opportunity to join APM’s Ngā Kaihāpai Māori Development Programme
• Mentoring/coaching support from APM Cultural Clinical Advisor during degree programme
• Options for paid summer internship within the organisation during degree programme (location dependent)
• Guaranteed shortlist for employment upon successful completion of degree
• Regular access to APM Māori and Pasifika staff network during degree programme
• Connection to the Pasifika Allied Health Aotearoa New Zealand (PAHANZ) leadership group

Eligibility

Applications are open to students who:

• are in their final two years of a degree in Whakaora Ngangahau - Occupational Therapy or Haumanu Korikori - Physiotherapy
• are of Māori or Indigenous Pasifika descent
• are enrolled at an approved NZ training institute
• can demonstrate a commitment to improving Māori/Pasifika health outcomes

How to apply

1. Download the application form
2. Complete your application
3. Email your completed application and supporting documentation to nzscholarships@apmworkcare.co.nz.

More information

For more information, please visit APM, email: nzscholarships@apmworkcare.co.nz or phone: 0800967522