History or background of Ivan Fisk Memorial Scholarships 2011
The scholarships are named in recognition of the late Ivan Fisk, for his efforts to help New Zealander’s complete engineering apprenticeships and advance their careers to higher national qualifications.
The Ivan Fisk Memorial Scholarship is an annual scholarship fund designed to provide financial assistance to advance your career in mechanical engineering or in a commerce related subject area of NZQA Level 5, Diploma or Degree level.
Selection criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria:
* Completed an (NZQA) Level 4 National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering through the apprenticeship programme
*Apprentices that are currently in their final year of their apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply.
* Be a New Zealand Citizen or have New Zealand Residency
* Be residing and intending to study in New Zealand during 2011
* Must undertake or start the prescribed chosen course of study within 12 months
Who should apply?
The successful applicants will have completed a National Certificate Level 4 Mechanical Engineering qualification through an apprenticeship. You will also be focussing on studying for a NZQA Certificate, Diploma or Degree in 2011 at Level 5 and above to advance your career to higher national qualifications.
Apprentices who are in their final year of their apprenticeship programme are also eligible and encouraged to apply.
Number of awards offered
Varies
Value
$10,000 divided up between the successful applicants.
Tenure of award
One Year
Closing dates for applications
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Contact the Funder
How do students apply?
Download the application pack from the website link listed below. Answer the four compulsory questions and provide some supporting evidence to back up your answers.
Decision makers
Ivan Fisk Memorial Scholarship Committee
How and when do students learn of the decision?
Applicants for the scholarships will be notified by mail if they have been successful or not by mid December.
What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
If you are awarded an Ivan Fisk scholarship, it is a stipulation that you participate as a member of the Competenz Ambassador programme. By applying for the Ivan Fisk scholarships you automatically agree to become involved in this Ambassador Programme. As a condition it is expected that you will be asked to attend a maximum of 3 careers events over the 12 months of your scholarship.
Additional information
Where else can I get my application from?
* Freephone 0800 526 1800 to request an Ivan Fisk application pack.
* Ask your Competenz Account Manager for a 2011 Ivan Fisk Scholarship application form.
Who else has information about this award?
Unspecified
For guidelines, application forms and more information about this award contact:
The Committee, Ivan Fisk Memorial Scholarships
Competenz
PO Box 9005 Newmarket
Auckland
Phone: 0800 526 1800
Fax:
E-mail: csc@competenz.org.nz
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure the above information is current and correct. However, applicants should contact the appropriate administering body before making an application, as details do change frequently.
http://www.fis.org.nz/BreakOut/vuw/schols.phtml?detail+600520
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