Scholarship FAQs

When applications are open, complete the eligibility questionnaire on the relevant scholarship page. You will then be invited to apply, provided all eligibility criteria are met.

The Futures that Work Pacific Mental Health and Addiction Scholarship are for those of indigenous Pasifika descent who are New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.  

The Addiction and Problem Gambling Harm Scholarship is open to all New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at the time of application.  

All applicants must also be enrolled in a relevant mental health-related or addiction-related qualification at an approved NZQA accredited education provider in New Zealand.

Applications open: Monday 2 December 2024 at 8.30am.

Applications close: Monday 3 February 2025 at 11.59pm.

Successful applicants will be notified in late March 2025.

Awarded Scholarship funds will be paid*: Full year or semester one fees will be paid in April 2025. Semester two fees will be paid in July 2025.
*Awarded scholarship funds will be paid directly to the education provider.

No, the scholarships can only be used for tuition fees.

Yes, scholarship recipients have to be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and during the course of their study.

Note: New Zealand Citizenship/residency is assessed as per Ministry of Education definition of a Domestic Student in New Zealand.

1. New Zealand citizen

• New Zealand birth certificate (if the child was born before 1 January 2006).
• New Zealand birth certificate confirming that the individual is a New Zealand citizen by birth (if the individual was born on or after 1 January 2006).
• Passport (New Zealand, Tokelauan, Cook Island or Niuean) (current or expired).
• New Zealand citizenship certificate.
• Birth certificate (Tokelauan, Cook island or Niuean) if the individual was born before 1 January 2006.
• Birth certificate (Tokelauan, Cook island or Niuean) with confirmation that the individual is a citizen by birth (if the individual was born before 1 January 2006).
• Certificate of naturalisation (Tokelauan, Cook island or Niuean).
• Certificate of registration (Tokelauan, Cook island or Niuean).
• Letter of confirmation (Tokelauan, Cook island or Niuean).

2. New Zealand or Australian resident

• Other passport with New Zealand residence class visa label or stamp, or other evidence of residency.

An assessment panel will assess all scholarship applications based on the following criteria: Workforce prioritisation, academic capability, socio-economic need, community connectedness and commitment and leadership potential.

Nursing students who are specialising in mental health or addictions are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Additionally, nurses who are currently working in mental health or addiction may also apply. Nursing students are also encouraged to apply for the Te Whatu Ora Pacific Health Scholarships

Typically, we fund up to a maximum of $5,000 per year. However, it is up to the assessment panel to recommend the amount of the scholarship awarded.

The assessment panel will determine the scholarship amount. If the scholarship is only for a portion of the tuition fee, the applicant will be responsible for paying the education provider the outstanding amount.

No. The scholarships are only available for tuition fees.

Scholarships can be for one semester or a full year.

Scholarships are awarded based on the details supplied as part of the application. Any changes to primary field of study or institution will nullify your scholarship.

A minor change to course papers based on timetable issues or availability of the papers may be accepted, please email scholarships@leva.co.nz to discuss.

No. Fees will be paid directly to the education provider.

Fees can only be paid once we have received a copy of your fees invoice. Full year or semester one fees will be paid in April. Semester two fees will be paid in July. Any delay in Le Va receiving a copy of your fees invoice will delay the date that fees are paid.

No. It is your responsibility to inform your education provider you have a scholarship, getting your invoice in on time and to pay for any penalties incurred or shortfall between your course fees and the scholarship amount awarded.

Scholarships are awarded based on successful completion of papers the year prior. You can apply however it will be up to the discretion of the assessment panel if you will be awarded a scholarship.

Scholarships refunds are paid directly to Le Va by the education provider but only if you withdraw within the specified deadline of the education provider; this is usually within the first two to three weeks of study. Please contact Le Va as soon as you decide to withdraw so that we may stop payment of invoice.

Scholarships are awarded based on successful completion of papers the year prior. You can apply however it will be up to the discretion of the assessment panel if you will be awarded a scholarship.

The criteria for indigenous Fijian (iTaukei) applicants will require you to provide proof of your Vola ni Kawa Bula registration.

If you are a recipient of another scholarship, you may be ineligible. However, this will be reviewed case by case.