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2027 Pacific Health Research Masters Scholarship
The Master’s Scholarship provides up to $20,000 towards one year of personal support, plus tuition fees and a $1,000 tufungatika allowance, for students completing the research component of a master’s degree in any discipline whose proposed research programme will contribute to improving health and economic outcomes for Pacific peoples. Working expenses are not included in this award.
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, you'll need to be a New Zealand citizen or hold residency in New Zealand and be of indigenous Pacific descent. Most successful applicants are enrolled full-time for a master's degree; however, we do consider applications from students who are enrolled part-time.
If you haven't yet enrolled for your proposed course of study, but you intend to do so, you can also apply; in this case, any scholarship you may receive will be conditional on your successful enrolment.
During the tenure of the scholarship, your only activity must be the conduct of research and the preparation of a thesis or dissertation. If you're undertaking courses involving the completion of papers only, you won't be eligible for this scholarship.
How do I apply?
First, you’ll need to ensure that you have an up-to-date profile on HRC Gateway. You’ll then need to complete an online registration form via HRC Gateway to signal your intention to apply for a Master’s Scholarship. Following registration, you’ll need to submit a full application online via HRC Gateway using the forms available below. Application guidelines are also available below. Ensure that you have read the guidelines as they contain information that is essential to consider when writing your application.
Got a question?
Please send an email to info@hrc.govt.nz and one of our team will be in touch.
Documents
Guidelines
2027 Peer Review Manual CDA
28 May, 2026 1:07pm - 886KB
Forms
2027 Pacific Health Research Career Development Awards Application Form
28 May, 2026 11:03am - 112KB