Ako Aotearoa Pacific Professional Development Scholarship Fund 2021
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fakalofa lahi atu, ni sa bula vinaka, kia
ora, Tālofa, Fakafeiloaki
Supporting the development of Pacific tertiary leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand, Ako Aotearoa is committed to supporting Pacific staff and emerging Pacific leaders in tertiary education. It’s purpose is two-fold and aims to address the following priorities:
• Supporting Pacific tertiary staff on their pathways to leadership positions through career development
• Building Pacific leadership capability, along with capacity, that becomes a stronger platform of support to grow greater Pacific learners’ success.
The scholarships are each worth between $2,000 and $5,000, and awarded on the basis that this sum is equally matched in dollars or in-kind contribution
from the nominee’s organisation.*
Eligibility
The fund is open to all Pacific staff working in tertiary education in New Zealand (academic and general/professional) who are:
• of Pacific descent
• working to support learners in tertiary education
• can demonstrate how the professional
development aligns with their existing role and
contributes to their career development.
Staff must be nominated by their employers.
How to apply
Download the nomination form from the Ako Aotearoa website at: ako.ac.nz/pacificfund
Complete the form, with sign off from the CEO/Tumuaki/Organisation leader.
Email to Ako Aotearoa at info@ako.ac.nz by 5pm, Friday 15 October 2021.
Put “Pacific Scholarship” in the subject line