The Physiotherapy Board has been sponsoring scholarships to the Ngā Manukura o Āpōpō Clinical Leadership Programme since 2018. The scholarship is for emerging Māori physiotherapist leaders and the course offers a marae‐based kaupapa Māori leadership development programme to aspiring and established Māori clinical leaders. This foundation training consists of four two‐day noho marae over a four‐month period. Sessions are designed to stimulate learning, discussion, debate and action.
Recipients
| Jessica Penny | Krystal Squire | Dale Wilson | Bridget Watson |
| Melissa Weeds (Reid) | Witana Petley | Blake Taylor | Sandra Kettle |
| Hana Wilkinson | Amy Williamson | Sheree Tikao ‑Harkes | Owen Draper |
| Emma Webb | Karaitiana Ripaki Tamatea | Tioke Pryor | Chantelle Shatford |
| Cory Matulino | Keistin Woodman | Ema Moore | Waioira McLeod |
| Arsian Paki |