Applications are now open for the South Waikato District Council Mayoral Scholarship Fund. If you are 21 or under, live in the South Waikato and are planning a Degree course of study next year, you are eligible to apply.
Council is excited to provide opportunities for youth in the district. The Mayoral Scholarship Fund is one way we can assist in youth development and education by supporting our youth through their studies, said Mayor Neil Sinclair. "When students are finished their chosen studies job opportunities may be available in the South Waikato; and they can start their careers here, giving back to the community they grew up in."
Council is offering a Mayoral Scholarship over four years to the value of $20,000 ($5,000 per year for a maximum of four years) for an eligible student applicant.
If you are interested in applying for the Mayoral Scholarship, submit your form by Friday 9 October, said Murray McAlister, Council's Human Resources Manager. Applicants must have NZQA-approved University entrance qualifications, have appropriate references, show evidence of extra curricular activities and have South Waikato residency.
Holiday work experience may be offered to the scholarship student during the term of the course of study and if such work is offered, the student would be expected to accept the offer, continued Mr McAlister. Also on completion of the qualification, depending on the job vacancies at Council, the Scholarship recipient may be offered employment. Again if such an offer is made, the person would be expected to accept the offer.
Initial enquiries should be made to the Human Resources Manager or click here to apply online. The successful applicant will be announced at the end of October.
"The South Waikato is proud to support its youth through its Mayoral Scholarship since starting the scheme in 2006," continued Mayor Sinclair. "This scholarship has helped seven young people study towards their chosen careers."
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