Scholarships
The aim of the annual scholarship programme is inspiring Tairāwhiti youth to undertake medical and science careers.
Thanks to our incredible supporters, this year Mātai has been able to offer 17 scholarships to Tairāwhiti secondary school graduates seeking tertiary education.
2025 Supporters: Turanga Health, Dawson Building Co., QUEST Trust, Mangatawa Beale Williams Memorial Trust, Gisborne Host Lions Club, Pinnacle Health, Pultron Composites Ltd, Dr Katharine Holdsworth, and the Holdsworth Family.
“It is a rich and rewarding experience to be part of a process to grow and foster rangatahi talent within Tairāwhiti,” said Turanga Health chief executive and Mātai board of trustees member Reweti Ropiha.
Right image: 2025 Mātai Student Scholarship Recipients
The Mātai School Leavers Scholarship provides support to New Zealand’s future innovators in medical research and technology. This scholarship is open to secondary school students in their final year of school, who are looking to pursue tertiary studies in bioengineering, medical imaging, medical physics, computer science, or health and medical sciences in 2027. Priority is given to students from the Tairāwhiti region.
The scholarship offers financial assistance to help support the student’s undergraduate studies.
Applications for the scholarship open July 2026
For further details, please contact a.duncan@matai.org.nz