TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2016 FOR 2017 ACADEMIC YEAR

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1 TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2016 FOR 2017 ACADEMIC YEAR GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FORM To assist applicants Value of scholarships - $2,500 Opening date for applications 1 June 2016 Closing date for applications 29 July 2016 Background Central Lakes Trust (CLT) currently offers Tertiary Education Scholarships annually to the five High Schools in its region, (Wakatipu and Dunstan High Schools, Mount Aspiring and Cromwell Colleges and Roxburgh Area School). It is at the discretion and judgement of each Principal of these schools, to determine, based on guidelines and agreed criteria, the student(s) they wish to select for a Tertiary Education Scholarship awarded by Central Lakes Trust. The allocation of the number of scholarships to be awarded at the five High Schools in the CLT region is based on the school s eligible Year 13 roll. An additional pool of funds is available to students who come from the Central Lakes Trust region, who attend a school outside the region but in New Zealand or who are home schooled within the Central Lakes Trust region. These applications must be sent directly to Central Lakes Trust by the closing date, where decisions will be at the discretion of Central Lakes Trust, who may directly liaise with relevant personnel from the schools or teachers involved. Scholarships are for individuals wishing to commence their first-year of full-time tertiary study following Year 13, to further his or her education in 2017, either in New Zealand or overseas. CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 1

2 Eligibility Criteria Central Lakes Trust Eligibility Map To be eligible for a CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship a student must be: A New Zealand citizen Planning to commence their first year of full-time tertiary level study at a recognised tertiary institution in New Zealand or overseas Be between years of age, and currently in Year 13 (see notes below) and Either Have been primarily and currently residing inside the CLT region since 1 January 2015 and fit into one of these two categories: o Currently studying at a Secondary School in the CLT region or being home schooled o in the CLT region; Currently studying and boarding at a school hostel or private boarding in NZ but outside the CLT region, and have done so since 1 January 2015 Or Come from outside the CLT region and attend a boarding school inside the CLT region, and have resided at that boarding school for a minimum of four years as at 1 January Please note: Students planning to take a GAP year in 2017, must apply for a CLT Scholarship in 2016 during their Year 13. If awarded, they can take up the scholarship in 2018, but not beyond. Students awarded Discretionary Entrance to a tertiary institution (or planning to apply for Discretionary Entrance during Year 12), are eligible to apply in Year 12. However, if a scholarship is awarded, but Discretionary Entrance is denied, then the CLT scholarship would be cancelled and the student will need to apply again in Year 13 CLT scholarships relate to year 1 of tertiary study only Students can receive or apply for other Scholarships at the same time as a CLT scholarship. If a Secondary School Principal, Teacher or Staff Member has a child who is applying for a CLT scholarship, that person must exclude themselves from any involvement or decision-making to avoid any conflict of interest. Eligibility restrictions international fee paying students, those with Permanent Residency status, those currently on a GAP year, those who have already undertaken full or part-time study at a tertiary institution, those whose parent own a holiday home (rather than residing) in the region and those with criminal convictions (being an offence that had a maximum penalty of imprisonment as a possible outcome) are ineligible to apply If you are unsure about eligibility for CLT tertiary Scholarship, please contact the office on or CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 2

3 General Information Scholarships may be awarded based upon one of two sets of criteria o o Academic - based entirely on the academic performance of the student General a balance of academic achievement with other factors such as (but not exclusively) leadership roles, work ethic, community involvement, sporting or cultural achievements, hardship Scholarships will be paid into the recipient s personal bank account. Evidence of payment of course fees will be required when requesting to uplift the scholarship Application forms will be sent to schools for distribution and will also be available on the Central Lakes Trust website Principals and their staff from the five High Schools in the CLT region will select their own successful applicants from their schools Eligible students from the CLT region who attend schools outside the CLT region will be selected by Central Lakes Trust who may consult with their respective schools Eligible students who are home schooled within the CLT region should contact the CLT office and discuss their specific circumstances prior to applying. After discussion they will be advised what documentation will be needed in addition to the application form Central Lakes Trust will formally notify both the successful and unsuccessful applicants by in mid-september Central Lakes Trust will host an official function on Tuesday 25 October 2016 at the Cromwell Presbyterian Church, Elspeth Street, Cromwell from pm, for the scholarship recipients, their parents/guardians, School Principals, Careers Advisors, Central Lakes Trust representatives and the media Central Lakes Trust will provide certificates to the successful scholarship recipients Cancellation of Scholarship: Central Lakes Trust reserves the right to cancel a Scholarship if a recipient withdraws from the approved course of study during their first year, or if the Trustees determine that the recipient has behaved in a manner likely to bring the Trust or the Trust s Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme into disrepute. Central Lakes Trust reserves the right to require repayment of part or all of the Scholarship paid in respect of the current year of study if a recipient is unable to fulfil the Scholarship conditions. If for whatever reason a student is unable to accept a scholarship that has been awarded, Central Lakes Trust must be advised immediately. CLT may reallocate the scholarship. CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 3

4 Payment and Use of Scholarship: Central Lakes Trust will make payment of the scholarship by 15 May 2017 upon receipt of a copy of either a course fees receipt for the first and/or second semester; or a copy of a Student Loan Entitlement from StudyLink showing that fees have been paid to the Education Provider including the payment amount and the date paid. Students who have had their fees paid through another Scholarship, must provide the Trust with evidence of this award and the subsequent payment of fees together with their request for payment form Closing Date: Eligible students attending Cromwell College, Mount Aspiring College, Wakatipu High School, Dunstan High School or Roxburgh Area School, must submit their completed applications to their respective School Office by 5 pm on Friday 29 July Eligible students who come from the Central Lakes Trust region, but who attend a school outside the CLT region in New Zealand, either as a Boarder at their school hostel or private boarding, must submit their completed application forms together with two Referees Reports directly to Central Lakes Trust by Friday 29 July For further information about the Trust s Scholarship Programme, please contact: Central Lakes Trust P O Box Waenga Drive, Cromwell 9342 Phone or DD: Fax: info@clt.net.nz Website: CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 4

5 TIME LINE FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS IN 2016 (For 2017 Academic Year) Wed 1 June: Applications open. Fri 29 July: Scholarship applications CLOSE at 5 pm at the main office of the five local High Schools in the Central Lakes Trust region. Students who come from the Central Lakes Trust region but attend a School outside the region in New Zealand, or who are home schooled in the CLT region must submit their applications directly to Central Lakes Trust to arrive by the same due date/time. Late applications will not be accepted Mid-September: Central Lakes Trust will inform both successful and unsuccessful students in writing of their success or otherwise. Tuesday 25 October: Official function for successful tertiary scholarship recipients and their families, School Principals, Careers Advisors and the media from pm at the Cromwell Presbyterian Church. Elspeth Street, Cromwell. CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 5

6 TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2016 (For 2017 Academic Year) SECTION 1: APPLICANT DETAILS (All Applicants must complete Sections 1 6) Full Name Gender Male Female High School or College attending Date & Place of Birth Mother: Name of Parents/ Legal Guardians Father: : Legal Guardians: SECTION 2: CONTACT DETAILS Home Address Post Code: Postal Address (if different from above) Post Code: Telephone (landline) Mobile Your Own Personal Address: How many years have you lived in the Central Lakes Trust region? (If less than 5 years, please provide the date that you became resident in the CLT region) CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 6

7 SECTION 3: INTENDED COURSE OF TERTIARY STUDY Name of Tertiary Institution Proposed Degree/Qualification and length of course Proposed Occupation/ Career SECTION 4: ABOUT YOU We would like to know a little more about you, and why you would be a suitable recipient for a Central Lakes Trust Tertiary Scholarship T Academic Achievements in addition to the list of academic achievements that you are supplying, is there anything else you would like to share with us regarding your academic achievements? Positions of leadership and/or responsibility - Tell us about any positions of leadership or responsibility that you have held recently. This can be at school, sporting, community etc. Work experiences - Tell us about your work experiences to date this may include paid work, or voluntary work within your community/church/family/sports or social club etc. CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 7

8 Community involvement - If this has not been addressed in other sections, tell us about your involvement in community activities Sporting and/or cultural achievements - Tell us about your sporting or cultural achievements Financial position - How do you plan to fund your tertiary education and living expenses? Tell us about any financial challenges that you anticipate CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 8

9 SECTION 5: REFEREES REPORTS BOARDING SCHOOL APPLICANTS PLEASE COMPLETE SECTIONS 5, 6 and 7 ALL OTHER APPLICANTS PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO SECTION 7 Eligible students who come from the Central Lakes Trust region, but are attending a Boarding School in New Zealand, are required to submit TWO references with their applications to Central Lakes Trust. One of these references must be from your school Principal or Boarding Hostel Manager; and the other a character reference from a community or church leader, employer or other respected member of the community Applicants should give their referees plenty of notice that they require a written reference, and when it is due by. There is no form for this purpose a letter addressed To Whom it May Concern included with your application form will suffice. Referees may send it directly to Tertiary Scholarships, Central Lakes Trust, P O Box 138, Cromwell 9342 if they wish but it must be here by the due date. SECTION 6: REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION Eligible student who attend a Boarding School need to provide a copy (not originals) of the following supporting documentation with their application. (Please attach all requested documentation) Please tick Copy of official Year 12 academic results Most recent (only) school report Two References - one written school reference and one written character reference. I confirm that; Either I have been enrolled as a boarder at (School) Since Or I am private boarding at (Address) And am attending (School) CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 9

10 SECTION 7: ALL APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE DECLARATION AND PRIVACY ACT 1993 AUTHORISATION - This authorisation relates to information in this application that the Central Lakes Trust may hold about you, now or in the future. I AUTHORISE my School, Central Lakes Trust Trustees and Staff to use the information provided for the purposes of considering and administering this scholarship application, to discuss the application with my school teachers, and if necessary, to seek such additional information from third parties as required. I have read the eligibility requirements and restrictions on page 2 of this document and confirm that I am eligible to apply If successful: (Please tick) I authorise Central Lakes Trust to use my name/photograph for publicity purposes. I agree to provide Central Lakes Trust with an evaluation by Friday 1 December I agree to act as a role model at all times, and will not bring the Central Lakes Trust into disrepute. I agree to advise Central Lakes Trust immediately if I withdraw from study at any time during the first year of tertiary study (CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship period). I accept all other Scholarship conditions and that Central Lakes Trust s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. I understand that Central Lakes Trust reserves the right to cancel my Scholarship if I withdraw from the approved course of study, or if the Trustees determine that I have behaved in a manner likely to bring the Trust or the Trust s Tertiary Education Scholarship Programme into disrepute. Central Lakes Trust reserves the right to require repayment of part or all of the Scholarship paid in respect of the current year of study. I declare that the information contained in this application is true and factual. Signed:... (Applicant) Date:... CLT Tertiary Education Scholarship Guidelines & Application Form 2016 (for 2017 Academic Year) Page 10