Mayoral Scholarship open for applications

Applications are now open for the South Waikato District Council Mayoral Scholarship Fund. Are you 21 or under? Do you live in the South Waikato? Are you going to embark on a Degree course of study next year? Then you should apply for this!

Council is very conscious of providing 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 16 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 and may be bonded to Council for a period of two years.

Initial enquiries should be made to the Human Resources Manager (07 885 0744) or the Executive Assistant (07 885 0741) or click here. ends