Prime Minister’s support team and officials scholarships
Prime Minister’s Support Team Scholarships
The purpose of this programme is to develop skills that contribute to the quality of New Zealand's sport performance at the elite level.
Programme guide
The Programme Guide provides full details on scholarship eligibility, application process, selection criteria (Schedule 1) and key points of contact.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any support team member who:
- is working with high performance athletes
- is acknowledged in a National Sport Organisation's (NSO) high performance plan or service plan, or identified by their NSO as an emerging talent who will impact high performance sport within the next five years
- has an up-to-date professional development plan
- had their application endorsed by their NSO or HPSNZ
- has no outstanding scholarship requirements.
How can the funding be used?
The programme supports professional development activities related to the purpose of the scholarships. By way of example, activities supported can include accreditation requirements, business coaching, mentoring, training, internships, conferences, study visits, observations at 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.
How do I apply for a 2012 scholarship?
Apply online using the High Performance Database
Before going online to complete your application you can prepare with the draft application form (DOC, 63 Kb)
Application tips
The programme coordinator ensures all PM’s Scholarships decisions are fair, transparent and consistent with the Programme Guidelines. For some tips to help you complete your application click here.
Professional development plan template
Applicants should submit a professional development plan with their application.
Submitting final reports
Final Reports are due within four weeks of completing a scholarship. Please contact your NSO before submitting.
We recommend you prepare a Draft final report and then cut and paste your answers into online form.
Submit your final report at the HP database.
Moderation process
If you need to make changes to an existing scholarship, please complete the National Moderation Process and Form.
Prime Minister’s Officials’ Scholarships
The Prime Minister’s Officials’ Scholarships programme aims to develop the skills of Kiwis officiating in pinnacle events.
Scholarship award
The programme guide provides full details on scholarship eligibility, application process, selection criteria (Schedule 2) and key points of contact.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any official who has:
- been identified to have the ability to officiate in pinnacle events
- an up-to-date professional development plan
- demonstrated commitment to their National Sports Organisation’s education and development pathways
- had their application endorsed by their NSO
- no outstanding scholarship requirements.
How can the funding be used?
The programme supports professional development activities related to the purpose of the scholarships. By way of example, activities supported can include accreditation requirements, business coaching, mentoring, training, internships, conferences, study visits, observations at 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. Please note that priorities may be given to certain activities.
How do I apply for a scholarship?
Before going online to complete your application you can prepare with the draft application form (DOC, 63 Kb)
Submitting final reports
Final reports are due within four weeks of completing a scholarship. Please contact your NSO before submitting.
We recommend you prepare a draft final report (as a Word document) and then cut and paste your answers into the online form.
Submit your final report at the HP database.
Moderation process
If you need to make changes to an existing scholarship, please complete the National Moderation Process and Form (word doc)