Hāpaitia te ara tika pūmau ai te rangatiratanga mō ngā uri whakatipu.
Foster the pathway of knowledge to strength, independence and growth for future generations.
Applications for this scholarship are open for 2024!
Background to the award
This award is a memorial to Judy Kaa, National President of Te Rito
Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand from 2008 to 2015, an inspiring early
childhood teacher and leader. Owner of highly regarded Kerikeri
centre, Nurture by Nature, Judy was a student in the
postgraduate leadership programme and completed the Certificate in
Leadership (ECE). A tireless leader in her community, Judy believed in
the potential of all people to learn and to lead. He wahine pūmau ki te
kaupapa.
The scholarship is available to a student who has been accepted into Te Rito Maioha's Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (ECE) and
covers the fees for the first year of study (2 papers). The scholarship
is also available to those completing the Postgraduate Certificate in
Leadership (ECE).
Value
First year tuition fees for the Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership Early Childhood Education (indicative $3,670.00 for 2024 – two papers).
Tenure of award
One year
Number of awards offered
One per year
Closing dates for the award applications
28 January 2024
Date of notification
11 March 2024
Purpose of award
One scholarship shall be awarded annually in the form of the tuition
fee for the first two papers in Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New
Zealand’s Postgraduate Diploma in Leadership (Early Childhood
Education).
Selection criteria
The award is open to all domestic students selected for entry to Te
Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand’s postgraduate leadership
programme who commenced study in July 2023, or who will commence study
in February 2024.
Applicants will be shortlisted by a panel comprising the Programme
Director, a Council member nominated by the National President and the
Pouhere Kaupapa Māori. The final decision will be made by the Chief
Executive.
How do you apply?
Applicants are required to complete a scholarship application form and attach the following:
- A letter of application to the Programme Director stating what
they hope to achieve for their community by undertaking this programme
of postgraduate study in early childhood education leadership.
- A brief curriculum vitae.
- Two (2) references from members of the local community.
Please send your completed application to [email protected] with 'Judy Kaa Scholarship Application' as the subject line and address it to Dr Rosina Merry, Director Teaching, Learning and Research.
Applicants may be contacted for a telephone interview.
The successful recipient will be advised by telephone. All other applicants will be advised by mail.
What conditions are attached to acceptance of this award?
The award recipient is expected to write a brief report (up to 1,000
words) outlining the impact of this study programme on their leadership
and the benefits to their community. This report is submitted to the
Chief Executive by 25 February of the year following the award.
The recipient is required to successfully complete the papers
enrolled in. Withdrawal or failure to complete the papers will require
repayment of the funding award.
Further information
Please contact Student and Administration Services on [email protected] or 0800 244 532.