Prime Minister's Coach Scholarships
This programme resources opportunities for High Performance Coaches to develop skills and experiences that enhance their coaching.
Who is eligible?
Any coach who:
- is working with high performance athletes
- is acknowledged in a National Sport Organisation's (NSO) High Performance Coaching Plan, or is identified by their NSO as an emerging talent who will make an impact on high performance sport within the next five years
- has an up-to-date professional development plan
- has their application endorsed by their NSO
- has their application endorsed by the High Performance Sport NZ High Performance Coaching Team
- has met all previous scholarship requirements.
The annual application date is 1 December (Applications are now closed for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Coach Scholarship Programme).
How can the funding be used?
The programme supports professional development activities. For example, supported activities can include accreditation requirements, business coaching, mentoring, training, internships, conferences, study visits, observing key sporting events, discussions on ‘best’ practice, on-the-job shadowing, participation in peer network activities, participation in international committees or working groups, peer review of professional work, travel, accommodation, incidentals, and reimbursement for lost income.
Submitting final reports
Final reports are due within four weeks of completing a scholarship. Please contact your NSO before submitting a report. We recommend before submitting your final report, you prepare a draft final report [link to attachment] and then cut and paste your answers into the online form below.
Submit your final report online at the Sport New Zealand site.
Moderation process
If you need to make changes to an existing scholarship, please complete the National Moderation Process Form here.