Braemar Charitable Trust Scholarship in Health

The Braemar Charitable Trust Scholarship in Health was established in 2021 through the generous donation of the Braemar Charitable Trust. The Trust aims to improve health outcomes for Waikato communities. In particular, the Trust strives to help those who face challenges accessing health services and, as a result, suffer poorer health and health outcomes. The Trust has five key pillars to achieve this goal, including ownership of Braemar Hospital; investing in medical research; developing medical knowledge; investing in partnerships to improve health outcomes and providing free or subsidised medical care at Braemar Hospital for eligible patients.

A $10,000 scholarship and potential for a work placement opportunity in Braemar Hospital will be awarded each year (2021-2023) to a student in their second year of the Bachelor of Health who meets the Purpose and Eligibility criteria. The work placement will be paid directly by the Trust.

For domestic students enrolled in their second year of full-time study towards a Bachelor of Health who reside in the Waikato DHB region and are from populations, communities and/or regions typically under-represented in health who might not otherwise be able to access education. Applicants must have achieved at least a B+ average in their first year of study at the University of Waikato.