All scholarships
Papakura Local Board Youth Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Tertiary |
|---|---|
| Value | maximum of $2,000 |
About the scholarship
The Papakura Local Board is committed to achieving workforce skills for local jobs and ensuring young people get a great start in life. Papakura young people are our greatest asset and the board is keen to assist young peoples’ development through leadership training and tertiary study, including trades and vocational education and degree courses. Our under 25s make up 39.2 per cent of the population for Papakura and this is significant. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to those aged 14-24 undertaking tertiary study or leadership development courses in 2016.
How To Apply
Complete all the required information on this application form and return it together with all supporting documentation to; Papakura Local Board Papakura Youth Scholarship 35 Coles Crescent, Papakura Attn: Jacqui Hindmarsh or [email protected]
Entry requirements
be aged 14-24 -live in the Papakura Local Board Area -be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident -be undertaking tertiary study in New Zealand or participating in a leadership development course (either nationally or internationally) in 2016 -provide documentation confirming enrolment in tertiary study or bookings for leadership courses in 2016 -include a reference letter from your school principal, teacher, tertiary tutor, community leader or employer in support of your application -those who receive a scholarship must provide a written report to the board outlining how the scholarship was used to support their education and training for 2016. The board also welcomes any recipients who wish to visit us and share their learning and development journey so far.