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The Influence Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Value | 60% toward selected programmes |
|---|---|
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
The Influence Scholarship is offered to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents working in 2022 who have been impacted by the recent events of the pandemic and/or are wanting to influence positive change in Aotearoa ±¬×ߺÚÁÏCover 60% of the full fees for any of the programmes:Postgraduate Certificate in Digital TransformationData Essentials 1 Micro-credentialData Essentials 2 Micro-credentialDigital Transformation Micro-credentialDesign Thinking Micro-credentialInfluence scholarships are available to anyone working in any type of organisation – in both paid and volunteer work. Organisations can include:For-Profit Businesses – e.g., corporates, SMEs, sole traders, PTEs, business organisations etc.Government Organisations – e.g., government agencies and departments, crown entities, schools, tertiary institutions, local government, CCOs, community boards etc.Not-for-Profit Organisations: e.g., social enterprises, charities, NGOs, community groups etc.Maori & Pacific Organisations: e.g., iwi, hapu, mana whenua, Maori and Pacific community support & cultural groups etc.Individuals: e.g., self-employed, volunteers, retirees, mentors, community workers etc.
How To Apply
Complete the application and declaration for your chosen programme or micro-credential via the MDS website before applying for the scholarship.
Submit your scholarship application to [email protected] at least 2 weeks before the start of your programme or micro-credential, including a video link or written response to the following:
- How you have been impacted by the pandemic and/or how you wish to influence positive social, cultural, environmental, economic, health & wellbeing or educational change in Aotearoa, ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ.
- Evidence of current work or projects underway in their business or organisation and how the chosen programme or micro-credential could improve the success of that work or project.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the Influence Scholarship, applicants must be able to demonstrate they:Are NZ citizens or permanent residents. (International students are not eligible to apply)Meet the entry criteria for the selected programme or micro-credentialAre working in industryAre able to successfully address the selection criteriaApplicants need to show that their roles within the organisation can influence positive change in Aotearoa ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ in at least one of these areas:Social – promoting and enabling social connections and support for people, groups and communities – especially for those in need.Cultural – supporting and promoting cultural awareness, diversity and inclusion – including the integration of Matauranga, Kaupapa and Te Ao Maori values and principles, and Te Reo.Environmental – engaged in sustainable practices to protect and restore the natural environment – including the reduction of emissions, mitigating the effects of the climate crisis and cleaning up of waterways.Economic – improving the economic situation of Aotearoa ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ and all its people – including reducing inequality and poverty.Health & Wellbeing – improving and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing for people, groups and communities.Education – improving life-long learning, training and upskilling outcomes and opportunities for all the people of Aotearoa ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ â€“ at any stage of their life.