Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship

Closing Date 31 Oct 2025
Key details

Value Up to $30,000

Study level(s) Undergraduate, Entrance, School leaver

Subject area(s) Health

Supports BNurs students who are passionate about pursuing a career in nursing and are experiencing personal challenges or disadvantage, including financial and family circumstances.

Donor

The Southern Cross Nursing Scholarship for University of Waikato was established in 2025 by the Southern Cross Health Trust and Southern Cross Healthcare to support the development, education, and leadership of the nursing profession in Aotearoa New Zealand. Southern Cross Healthcare recognises the essential role of nurses in both the public and private healthcare system and seeks to address challenges students may face while pursuing a Bachelor of Nursing.

Eligibility

Each year, three scholarships will be available to new-to-study domestic students enrolling full-time towards a Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Waikato. The scholarship is valued at $10,000 per year for up to three years and includes extension learning opportunities and the opportunity to engage with Southern Cross Healthcare. 

For 2026 only, six scholarships will also be offered to current Bachelor of Nursing students for their second and third year of study. Recipients entering their second year will be awarded a two-year scholarship valued at $20,000, while those entering their third year will receive a one-year scholarship valued at $10,000.

The selection process includes interviews.

Applications for Round 1 (second and third year applicants) are open and will close 31 October 2025. Applications for Round 2 (new-to-study applicants) will open early November and close 31 January 2026.

How to Apply

  1. Read the guidelines

    Please ensure you read the regulations before you commence the application process.

  2. If you are new, complete an application to enrol

    You will need to do this BEFORE you can have access to apply for Scholarships and Awards.

    Application to enrol

  3. Apply using MyWaikato

    Once you have an account, log into MyWaikato and click on the ‘Scholarships’ tab to see the list of available scholarships

    Apply now

Note: If you are a current student or already have a University of Waikato account you will be redirected to the MyWaikato screen. Log in to MyWaikato, select the ‘Scholarships’ tab and choose the scholarship you wish to apply for from the list at the bottom of the page.