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Outward Bound Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
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About the scholarship
Outward Bound has scholarship spots available on courses all year round, but the specific dates vary. If you're awarded the YWCA Outward Bound Scholarship, you will be informed of available course dates so you can select the one that works best for you.
Entry requirements
Be a young woman aged 18-26, who lives in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Be involved in the YWCA and/or be willing to give 10 hours of your time (volunteering, participating in programmes, mentoring young women, etc) to your nearest YWCA or other women's organisation, within one year of receiving scholarship.
Commit to pay the participant financial contribution of $250 within 10 working days of being awarded the scholarship.
Be able to cover your own costs for travel and gear.
Undergo a medical check (requires visiting your GP).
Meet the physical fitness requirements: able to run 3km in 25 minutes and be water-confident.
Allow us to publicly use your name and photo to celebrate your participation in the programme.
Be willing to share about your experiences after returning (in writing, video, and/or in person) internally and/or externally (YWCA blogs, events, newsletter social media, media/press releases).