Deadline: 1-Oct-21
Applications are now open for the Papakura Youth Scholarship Programme to provide funds to help young people in Papakura connect, thrive and achieve their aspirations.
If you are aged between 14-24, you can apply for a grant:
- to move into further education, or trade or vocational training
- for leadership or youth development.
Types of projects funded by the grant
This scholarship must be used for
- undertaking tertiary study in New Zealand
- undertaking trades or vocational training
- participating in a leadership development course.
- The board will consider funding course related costs only where fees are covered by the government
Eligibility Criteria
Additionally, applicants must:
- Be between the age of 14 and 24
- apply for up to $1,500.00
- be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
- reside in the Papakura local board area
- include a reference letter from your school principal, teacher, tertiary tutor, community leader or employer in support of your application
- who show leadership potential or contributed to helping others
- The application must meet all eligibility of the Community Grants Policy 2014
- Auckland Council and CCO staff not eligible
- 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 2022. The board also welcomes any recipients who wish to visit them and share their learning and development journey so far.
For more information, visit https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/grants-community-support-housing/grants/grants-calendar/Pages/grant-details.aspx?itemID=61