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2018MAYORAL

SCHOLARSHIPINFORMATION BRIEF AND APPLICATION FORM

MAYORAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION BRIEFObjective of the ScholarshipTo provide financial support to two youth (aged no more than 21) who are to commence a full time degree course of study in 2018. This support will be available for the term of the relevant Degree or four years, whichever is the lesser. The successful applicants will receive $2,500 per year subject to the information as shown below.

Criteria for Selection Submission of curriculum vitae, references and application form by 25 October 2017; and Appropriate NZQA-approved University entrance details (refer section B of application form);

and Reference from the Principal of the student’s secondary school or an appropriate other person

if the applicant has been away from school for more than 12 months; and Evidence of extra curricular activities; and South Waikato residency

Other matters that may be considered include: whether the tertiary skills would be of benefit to Council; the financial capacity of the applicant to complete a qualification with no external assistance, and any other factor the selection or interview panel may wish to consider.

Selection PanelA selection panel will consist of the Mayor, Chief Executive, Human Resources Manager and one other elected member appointed by the Mayor. The purpose of the selection panel is to create a shortlist of applicants for interview. The decision of the selection panel will be final, all candidates will be notified and no further correspondence will be entered into with applicants who are not shortlisted.

Interview PanelShortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the Mayor, one other elected member (appointed by the Mayor), the Human Resources Manager and an external advisor (also appointed by the Mayor). The decision of the interview panel will be final, all candidates will be notified and no further correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful applicants.

Employment Holiday work experience may be offered to the successful applicant by Council during the

term of the course of study. If such work is offered, the student would be expected to accept the offer.

On completion of the qualification, the Scholarship recipient may be offered employment with Council. If such an offer is made, the person would be expected to accept the offer.

Special ConditionsAny of the following events during the term of the course of study would result in the recipient losing their Mayoral Scholarship:

A criminal conviction Failure of more than 20% of papers in any one year Leaving full time study before the completion of their Degree Failure to provide academic transcripts as requested

Payment of the ScholarshipThere will be two equal payments, the first being 1 March and the second 1 August of each year.

Initial enquiries should be made to the Human Resources Manager (07-885 0744) or Jacki Parr (07 885 0746).

JR Shattock MAYOR

MAYORAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM FOR 2018A. Your details

Name: __________________________ _________ _______ Address:

Phone: ___________________________ (home) ____ _ (mobile)

Date of Birth: / / __

Length of residency within the South Waikato District: years

Secondary School: From: To:

B. Have you met the requirements for University entrance?List the subjects you are studying at Level 3 to meet the requirements of University entrance.

Please indicate the results you expect to achieve and include copies of current Level 3 results.

C. References/Extra Curricula Activities1. Remember to attach your Principal’s reference (or other person if appropriate - see

Criteria for Selection in the Information Brief).

2. Please attach details of activities you have been involved with outside school – voluntary work, paid employment, etc. Give names and contact information (on a separate sheet) should we need to obtain more information.

3. Tell us on a separate page why you should be awarded this scholarship (in no more than 250 words).

D. Your DegreeWhat qualification are you hoping to achieve?

Over what period of time is the degree? (eg three/four years)

Which tertiary institution will you attend?

Do you see yourself using your qualification within the South Waikato District? If so, in what way?

E. Should you be successful you are reminded that the following applies:

Employment Holiday work experience may be offered to you by Council during the term of your

course of study. If such work is offered, you would be expected to accept the offer. On completion of the qualification, you may be offered employment with Council. If

such an offer is made, you would be expected to accept the offer.

Special ConditionsAny of the following events during the term of the course of study would result in you losing your Mayoral Scholarship:

A criminal conviction Failure of more than 20% of papers in any one year Leaving full time study before the completion of your degree Failure to provide academic transcripts as requested

Payment of the Scholarship

There will be two equal payments, the first being 1 March and the second 1 August of each year.

I acknowledge and accept the conditions outlined in the Scholarship Information Brief and Application Form.

Signature:

Name: Date: _____

Applications Close 25 October 2017Applications to:Post: Mayoral Scholarship, South Waikato District Council, Private Bag 7, Tokoroa 3444 orEmail: christine.beach@southwaikato.govt.nz

Enquiries to: Christine Beach (Human Resources Manager) (07 885 0744)

Checklist

CV Principal’s (or other) reference Referee details

References Evidence of acceptance by a

University, or acceptance subject to result