SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS AND GRANTS FOR 2011
Section 1: UCOL Wairarapa Scholarships
All the winners of the awards in Section 1 must attend the UCOL Wairarapa Graduation Ceremony on
14 April 2011 to receive their scholarship
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Carterton District Council |
23 March 2011
4.00pm |
$500 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications to be sent UCOL Wairarapa, PO Box 698, Masterton. Applicants must:
provide evidence of residence in Carterton.
be enrolled on and attending a programme at UCOL Wairarapa.
provide a CV and one reference from the previous 12 months supporting their application.
Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed study in the previous year with UCOL
Wairarapa, or who have shown application, effort, and an improvement in overall skill level in their final year at
school.
The award is made on UCOL Wairarapa |
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Fletcher Challenge Trust Annual Award (Wairarapa) |
23 March 2011
4.00pm |
$500 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications to be sent
to UCOL Wairarapa, PO Box 698, Masterton. Applicants must:
have achieved well in both academic and practical aspects of their course work on any fulltime UCOL Wairarapa programme within the past 2 years.
be committed to continuing study in the current year at UCOL Wairarapa.
be enrolled on and attending a fulltime programme at UCOL Wairarapa.
provide a CV and one reference from the previous 12 months supporting their application.
The award is made on UCOL Wairarapa |
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Joan Stone Women |
23 March 2011
4.00pm |
$500 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications to be sent
to UCOL Wairarapa, PO Box 698, Masterton. Applicants must:
be women wishing to return to education or training at UCOL Wairarapa who did not obtain a post school diploma or higher level qualification when younger.
provide evidence of residence in the Wairarapa
be enrolled on and attending a fulltime programme at UCOL Wairarapa
provide a CV and one reference from the previous 12 months supporting their application.
The award is made on UCOL Wairarapa |
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REAP House Scholarship UCOL@Wairarapa |
23 March 2011
4.00pm |
$1500 (or 2x $750) |
Application form can be obtained from: REAP House, Queen Street, Masterton or UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications to be sent to REAP House, Queen Street, Masterton. Applicants must:
be enrolled on and attending a programme at UCOL Wairarapa that is one of the following: full time full year; full time part year; part time full year
Provide evidence of achievement and interest in the course enrolled on
Provide evidence of residence in rural Wairarapa. This is defined as outside the urban areas of Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, Featherston, and Martinborough. (Eketahuna qualifies)
Provide a CV to support their application
Outline how the scholarship would enable/assist/encourage them to begin or continue study at UCOL, and provide a personal statement identifying their goals and aspirations.
Half will be paid to successful student at the graduation in April and the other half in term 2 when it has been established that the student is passing. |
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South Wairarapa District Council Scholarship |
23 March 2011
4.00pm |
$700 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications to be sent to UCOL Wairarapa, PO Box 698, Masterton. Applicants must:
provide evidence of residence in the South Wairarapa
be enrolled on and attending a programme at UCOL Wairarapa
provide a CV and one reference from the previous 12 months supporting their application.
The award is made on UCOL Wairarapa |
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Trust House Professional Cookery Scholarship (offered once in each semester) |
23 March 2011 &
26 July 2011
4.00pm
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$750 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications to be sent
to UCOL Wairarapa, PO Box 698, Masterton. Applicants must:
demonstrate an enthusiasm for the hospitality industry
be enrolled on and attending at UCOL Wairarapa the Certificate in Professional Cookery in Semester 1 or the Certificate in Bakery in Semester 2, 2011
provide evidence of residence in the Masterton District Council area
provide a CV and one reference from the previous 12 months supporting their application.
The award is made on UCOL Wairarapa
Each scholarship of $750 may be shared between two students. |
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Wilton Family Trust Nursing Scholarship |
23 March 2011
4.00pm |
$500 x 2 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa reception. Applications and a letter of application are to be sent UCOL Wairarapa, PO Box 698, Masterton.
These scholarships are to recognise the financial sacrifice made by families who have reduced to one income to enable one parent to study, but do not meet the criteria for additional government funding or most scholarships. A letter of application must be provided, sent to UCOL Wairarapa, covering the following criteria:
must be an enrolled Year 3 Nursing student at UCOL Wairarapa who has consistently strived to achieve in their nursing studies to date
is married with children or in a defacto relationship with children, whose family has suffered a considerable decrease in income to enable commitment to study for three years
has a reference from a lecturer
has been unsuccessful in previous scholarship applications
The award is made on the recommendation of a member of the Wilton Family Trust and UCOL Wairarapa
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Section 2: Other scholarships and grants available
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National Mental Health Support Workers Training Grant |
No closing date |
Up to $2000 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL@Wairarapa Student Support or www.cssito.org.nz. Applicants must
be enrolled in the National Certificate in Mental Health Support Work (Level 4).
be employed (paid or voluntary) in a mental health service funded by the DHB or MOH.
be in a role that is relevant to Mental Health Support Work.
have an employer who is supportive of their application for a training grant.
not have their full tuition fees paid by another source (student loans excluded). |
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Masterton Trust Lands Trust |
Opens
1 Jan 2011
Closes
31 Mar 2011 |
Approx
$500 full time (or part thereof for part time) |
Application forms can be obtained from: Masterton Trust Lands Trust,189 Queen Street Masterton and
applications sent to the Lands Trust. Applicants must:
be enrolled on and attending a programme at UCOL Wairarapa.
This grant is available only once to each individual student. |
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Greytown District Trust Lands Trust Tertiary Grants |
22 Mar 2011
And
16 Jul 2011 |
$1000 or 50% of fee, whichever smaller |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL@Wairarapa Student Support, office of the Trust at 124 Main
Street Greytown, or www.greytowntrustlands.org.nz. Applicants
must:
be students who live or have previously lived in Greytown for at least 12 months
be enrolled at a recognised tertiary institution with NZQA certification.
Grants are paid twice a year and a separate application must be made for each half-yearly grant. |
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Study Awards in Maori and Pasifika Education Research
 MPInfo-sheet-2011.pdf
MPApp-form-Maori-2011.pdf
MPApp-form-Pasifika-2011.pdf |
Closing Date: 18 March 2011 |
$5000 |
The aim of these awards is to assist emerging education researchers to complete research-based postgraduate study in Maori and Pasifika Education. These awards are open to people intending to pursue postgraduate study in Māori or Pasifika Education Research or a related subject in 2011 who have a strong interest in working in educational research. Applicants must be permanent residents or New Zealand citizens. |
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Second-Chance Education and Training Awards |
TBA (usually 31 May each year) |
Approx $2000 TBC |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL@ Wairarapa Student Support or
www.newhorizonsforwomen.org.nz. Applicants must:
be women aged 25 and over who did not obtain a tertiary qualification when younger but who have now returned to tertiary study in NZ and have been accepted onto a course of training at the time of application. |
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Business and Professional Women Gregor Scholarship |
Late November |
$500
paid in 2 instalments |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL Wairarapa Student Support or Helen Southey ph 06 378 6482
or 06 378 8848. Applicants must:
be women returning to study.
provide evidence of residence in the Wairarapa. |
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REAP House
Tertiary Scholarship (nationally available) |
Opens
Sep - closes
Dec
annually |
$1500 |
Application form can be obtained from REAP House, Queen Street, Masterton and applications sent to
REAP House. Applicants must:
be enrolled in an undergraduate programme at Level 6 and above at any accredited tertiary provider.
reside, or have been residing before the commencement of their current undergraduate study, in the Wairarapa (not necessarily rural).
provide a CV to support their application.
No person can receive this scholarship more than once. |
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Rotary Club of Wellington North Scholarship Awards |
Approx 1 Nov annually |
Between $2000 and $6000 |
Application forms can be obtained from UCOL@Wairarapa Student Support or www.wellingtonnorth.org.nz.
Preference is given to people who:
have shown an ability to work and a desire to succeed
because of financial hardship, would be less likely to complete the training or education or would only complete it with difficulty, the cause of which is not the person
are of good repute
reside or are being educated within the Greater Wellington area
can demonstrate the potential and ability to undertake and complete the training or education. |
Process for applying for a scholarship
The process for awarding most of the scholarships on this list is as follows:
1. The scholarship or award is advertised.
2. You decide which scholarship(s) you are eligible to apply for and submit written applications according to the guidelines given.
3. The Scholarships Committee meets to decide on successful applicants.
4. The committee informs successful and unsuccessful applicants.
5. Scholarships are presented at the UCOL graduation ceremony in April.
Tips for applying for a scholarship
Your written application is a vital part of the process because this is what the committee will use to make their decision. Your application needs to do three things:
1. It says why you want and/or need the scholarship.
2. It says why you think you deserve to be awarded it.
3. It provides evidence to support what you have said in 1 and 2 above.
Take time to prepare your application carefully and thoroughly.
Steps in preparing your application
Step 1
Plan ahead. Find out what scholarships are available and when the applications close. Allow time to prepare your applications.
Step 2
Examine the criteria for each scholarship carefully. Do you meet the requirements? Some scholarships are offered only to people of a certain age or place of residence. Some are aimed at particular programmes, some are for beginning tertiary students, and some are open to students who are already part way through their course.
Don applying for scholarships for which you are not eligible.
Step 3
Prepare and collect the evidence you need to support your application. For most scholarships you will need a CV and a written reference (not older than 12 months) that will support you. You cannot use a family member or a staff member for your reference. Make sure you provide only what is relevant to the particular scholarship(s) you are applying for. It may take time to put these things together, but it is worth doing this well.
Step 4
Complete the application form for each scholarship you are applying for. Make sure you do this as fully as you can but keep it relevant.
Step 5
Present your application well. Keep it concise but relevant. Make sure you include enough information, but not too much. Write neatly and check your spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and language. If you are unsure about grammar, spelling and punctuation, have someone else check it for you. The panel will be more impressed by a thorough and well presented application.
Step 6
Submit your application on time!
If you need help or advice with preparing your application, including your CV, contact the Learning Support Coordinator. Group sessions will be held in February/March to help you prepare.
BREAKOUT
The FIS Database of Awards, Scholarships and Grants for individuals
BreakOut is a national database of funding information. You can use it to find scholarships, awards and grants that you may qualify for.
To log on to the BreakOut database:
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(only accessible on the UCOL campus computers)
1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click on the Intranet tab, then Ucol quicklinks.
3. Click on Ucol Library, Online Resources, then Databases, then BreakOut.
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Financial, Advisory and Support Services
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Wairarapa campus contacts for scholarship information
General scholarships
Contact: Vicki McLeod
Phone: 06 946 2301 ext 72076
Email: v.mcleod@ucol.ac.nz
Maori scholarships
Contact: Michelle Coley
Phone: 06 946 2301 ext 72310
Email: M.Coley@ucol.ac.nz |
Check out this website for help in managing your money - www.sorted.org.nz
Check official information on loans and allowances at www.studylink.govt.nz |