Seth and Flavia Rankin MBChB First in Family Scholarship

A Scholarship to support New Zealand Citizens and Permanent Residents who are the first in their family to attend university, and who have been accepted into Part II of an MBChB degree.

About the scholarship

Application status: Not currently open for applications
Applicable study: MBChB student who is first in family to study at university
Opening date:
Closing date: Next available for 2027
Tenure: Up to five years
For: Assistance with study
Number on offer: One
Offer rate: Every five years
Value: Up to $12,000 pa

The Scholarship was established in 2022 and is funded by Seth and Flavia Rankin. Seth Rankin studied Medicine at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.

The main purpose of the Scholarship is to assist an MBChB student who is the first member of their immediate family to attend university and who, because of financial hardship, may not otherwise be able to undertake a university degree.

Regulations

How to apply

Scholarship applications will usually open around six weeks before the closing date. Please read the regulations carefully to be sure you are eligible before you apply.

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Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure the information we have supplied is correct and up to date. However we strongly advise that you check the regulations, application forms and any other information that is available, to ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for any application you might make, and that you understand the implications of any regulations, awarding value and closing dates.