Opportunities and scholarships
Each year GirlGuiding NZ has some wonderful opportunities for girls, both internationally and within New Zealand. These range from attending international camps to scholarships for special courses. Read more to find out what might be available....
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Spring Challenge - Rangers, aged 17 + as of 24 September 2010
The Spring Challenge is New Zealand's premier all women adventure race. It is aimed at adventurous women of all abilities with the aims being for women to enjoy the outdoors, to embrace challenge and earn the rewards that follow an 'Adventure'.
As one of our values at GirlGuiding is accepting and providing challenges and learning from them, we thought this is an ideal event for our membership. The event organiser, world class athlete Nathan Faavae, has donated GirlGuiding an entry to the event of which over 500 women take part each year.
Each year teams of 3 women navigate their way by trekking, mountain biking and rafting their way round a series of checkpoints. Skills required are at an introductory level and the rafting is run by professional guides.
Dates: 24 - 26 September 2010
Location: Motueka, near Nelson in the South Island
Cost: Travel, accommodation and food costs.
Who can apply? All adults who work for GirlGuiding and Rangers aged 17+
How to apply? Download the application form or ask your District Co-odinator for a copy and then send to Jenny Jordan.
How many places? 6 for competitors and minimum 4 support crew required.
More information? Check out the event's web site for more information www.springchallenge.co.nz and also on our website on the opportunities and scholarships page in the leaders area.
Applications closed: 2 June 2010
Email: jenny.jordan@girlguidingnz.org.nz if you have any questions and with your registration forms.
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.
Amount available: The scholarship is for $1,000, funded by the GirlGuiding New Zealand Foundation.
Who may apply? Any Ranger (including a Ranger in Leadership) who holds the Peak Award
How to apply: Application forms are available from the link below or from your regional administrator or zone office.
Please ensure that your application contains all the information requested. Some applicants in the past have been disadvantaged through lack of information provided. Please note that the application must be endorsed by your regional co-ordinator and must be received by closing date.
Closing date: Applications closed on 31 July 2010
Download application form:
- Application form - Word (259 KB)
- Application form - PDF (36 KB)
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.
Amount available: Grant amounts will be awarded on a case by case basis.
Who may apply? Any enrolled member of GirlGuiding New Zealand. One application is to be made per member per round. Applications can be made by Unit Leaders, District and/or Regional Co-ordinators on behalf of other guiding members (eg. girls in their units/districts/regions). If a group is attending an event and wishes to apply for funding then each member of the group that seeks assistance should submit an application.
How to apply: Application forms are available from the link below. Please note that all applications require the endorsement of your Regional Co-ordinator. Incomplete or applications received pre-2010 forms will not be accepted.
First Round Closing date: 31 March 2010
Second Round Closing date: 31 July 2010
All applications received after these closing dates will be considered in the next round of funding.
