Tēnā koutou katoa,

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa. The University of Otago, Māori Health Workforce Development Unit, is pleased to inform you that applications for the Otago REACH (Realising Educational Aspirations for Careers in Health) scholarship are now open. This scholarship programme supports up to 20 Māori year 13 secondary students to come to Otago for a week and explore health-related study pathways. The Scholarship covers flights, accommodation, food, and activities for 3 days at the University of Otago.

The main requirement is that students have an aspiration in a career in health. Studying science subjects at levels 2 and 3, and their involvement or interest in Te Ao Māori will strengthen their application; however, we strongly encourage all students with aspirations in health to apply.

The REACH Otago Scholarship provides the opportunity for up to twenty Year 13 Māori students to spend three nights and days on the University of Otago’s Dunedin campus. Students from across New Zealand experience university life first-hand: living in, and visiting, residential colleges; attending lectures; meeting current Otago students; and learning about the various degree and study options Otago offers, particularly in health.

For further information, please refer to the link below. Applications close on the 10^th of June, 2026.
The programme will be delivered from 3^rd August to 6^th August, 2026.

http://www.otago.ac.nz/mhwdu/tearahauora/#reach

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