Each year GirlGuiding NZ has a variety of wonderful opportunities available for leaders and girls, both internationally and within New Zealand. Our girls and leaders have written reports about some of the events they have attended on behalf of GirlGuiding NZ. Click on the links below to read more...

• Mona Burgin Scholarship to Sangam in 2011.
  Read Cheryl Watson's report on her trip.
• Mel's trip to Sri Lanka. Mel was lucky enough to go to Sri Lanka with other members of the AP Committee. Read the newspaper article from this trip here.
• Kilke 2010 Finland Jamboree
  Read Dianne's report - PDF (280 KB)
• Arden 2010 International Guide Camp, UK - Emma’s report - PDF (48 KB)
  
• Guiding Mosiac 2010, Canada, 1-24 July 2010 - Carolyn & Joyah's report - PDF (15 KB), Kathryn's report  - PDF (86 KB)
  
• Australian Centenary Event 2010 - Melanie's report PDF (8 KB) | "Lone Ranger's"Report PDF (15 KB) 
• Heidi's scholarship to Africa as part of the Juliette Low Seminar 2010 - PDF (25 KB)

How to apply for our scholarships

• To apply for many for most of these events you need to be an enrolled member. To join click here.
• If you are a girl, click here to view "opportunities and scholarships" that you can apply for.
  

Opportunities & Scholarships 

Asia Pacific Leaders Awards

These Awards are given to adult leaders of girls and leaders of adults in recognition of being effective role models; who have given outstanding contributions in their area and have acquired a high level of self development that has enable them to provide good quality Guiding to girls and leaders.

The Award winners will receive a "Certificate of Recognition" and a badge from the Asia Pacific Committee.

Who may apply?
There are two Awards – for unit leaders and for district, region, zone or national leaders.

Mona Burgin Scholarship

This scholarship enables GGNZ members to obtain refreshment of ideas and further enthusiasm by attending an overseas or New Zealand event or workshop. 

GirlGuiding New Zealand Foundation

Assistance in funding will be awarded to girls/women who wish to extend their guiding experiences or horizons.  This may be within New Zealand or overseas.  She should take part in her event or activity within 12 months of receipt of the grant.

Amount available
Grant amounts will be awarded on a case by case basis.

Ruth Herrick Ranger Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded annually to a Ranger/Ranger in Leadership who has completed her Peak Award, to enable or assist her to attend a course, event or training (either in New Zealand or overseas) that will extend her experience or horizons. 

Funding available
$1,000, funded by the GirlGuiding New Zealand Foundation.

Discover your potential - National Young Leader Event

This event includes:

• Opportunities to discover your own potential
• Challenges involving initiative, teamwork and leadership skills
• Community Action
• Exposure to WAGGGS/GirlGuidingNZ initiatives and goals and relevant social issues

Event fee is nationally-funded, the only costs incurred are travel costs.

Who may apply?
All young leaders, district co-ordinators and regional co-ordinators, preference will be given to leaders aged 18 to 25 years who have not attended In the Lead previously. If spaces are available,leaders up to 30 years of age will be considered.

Sangam World Centre

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, India

Are you interested in having the opportunity to:

• Live in India and experience the culture?
• Make friends with Girl Guides and Scouts from around the world?
• Help run programmes and sessions for participants?
• Develop new skills and abilities?
• Relax in the peace and tranquility of Sangam?
• Enjoy the excitement and diversity of the city of Pune?

The Community Volunteer Programme at Sangam World Centre offers a unique opportunity to live the WAGGGS mission while staying in Sangam.  After an extensive two-week orientation programme, participants are placed with an Indian community organization to volunteer for four months. 

Who may apply
Open to members of WAGGGS 18 years and over.

Funding Professional Development

Breakout is a nationwide database that is useful for finding out what grants, scholarships and awards are available to fund professional development and travel for individuals. Free access is available through local libraries and other public sites. For further information visit www.fis.org.nz

This page contains application forms as PDFs. You will require the free Acrobat Reader to view them.