Te Pitomata Grants applications now open

Te Pitomata Grants support the development of the Māori health workforce by contributing to course-related costs, including tuition fees and living expenses, for eligible tauira Māori enrolled in NZQA-accredited health or disability-related study, or Rongoā Māori programmes.

For 2026, grants are available across four categories:

1. Undergraduate (nursing, midwifery, and Allied Health, Scientific & Technical qualifications at NZQA Level 7 and above).
2. Medical and dentistry.
3. Rongoā Māori (for those training alongside a tohunga for a minimum of 100 hours).
4. Postgraduate clinical (patient-facing clinical pathways including nurse practitioner, Nurse Prescribers, and Clinical Psychology).

Applications close midday, Wednesday 1 April.

All applicants must be of Māori descent and currently enrolled in a relevant programme of study at an approved tertiary provider. Full eligibility criteria and application details are available through Te Whatu Ora. For queries, contact tepitomatagrants@TeWhatuOra.govt.nz.