The Non Profit Organisation Leadership Scholarship programme is a collaborative initiative of the Community Trust of Southland and the University of Otago. The scholarships provide individuals with the opportunity to undertake the University of Otago - School of Business Enhancing Leadership Progamme, a 5 day residential course. For an overview of the Enhancing Leadership Course visit www.otagoshortcourses.co.nz
This initiative aims to help further develop existing and emerging leaders in community based non profit organisations, through developing a greater capacity for leadership in the Southland community and enhancing understanding of leadership. This will help to ensure Southland leaders have the necessary skills to help guide our organisations and communities forward.
Eligibility and Criteria:
Only one applicant will be considered from an organisation and applicants must:
- be a New Zealand citizen or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency;
- have resided in the CTOS' area for no less than five years;
- work in a community based non profit organisation in the CTOS area;
- have some leadership experience and be either an emerging leader or a mid career leader;
- have the support of their organisation e.g. Manager, CEO, Executive Committee or Governance Board;
- commit to undertaking the Enhancing Leadership course in May 2010 and any associated requirements;
- show evidence of their personal character and capacity for leadership;
- show evidence of their accomplishments and commitment and motivation to the community non profit sector and to serve the Southland area;
- show evidence of their community involvement in the Southland area e.g. membership of external organisations, committees or boards;
Ineligible to Apply:
- Those who are already receiving a scholarship or other funding to undertake a leadership related programme of study or course.
- Those who have recently undertaken a leadership related programme i.e. within the last year.
- Those who are employed by either local government or central government departments or agencies will generally be ineligible to apply.
- Scholarship applications from outside of the CTOS area will generally not be considered unless there is a very clear demonstrated connection and community benefit to the people of Southland.
Key Dates:
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 12 March 2010 for the 5 day residential Enhancing Leadership Course which is scheduled to take place from Monday 24th May to Friday 28th May 2010.
Total Value of Award:
Up to 8 scholarships will be awarded for participation in the University of Otago Enhancing Leadership course. Each scholarship will cover University of Otago course fees, related administration costs and accommodation.
Non Profit Organisation Leadership Scholarship Application Form
Additional Information:
- Applicants may be required to attend an interview with a selection panel.
- A Scholarship may be revoked if a recipient's behaviour is inappropriate, or the recipient has breached the conditions of the Scholarship. In such circumstances the Trustees, at their discretion, may require that part or all of any Scholarship paid be refunded.
- It is expected that the Scholarship will be undertaken in May 2010.
- The recipient may be asked by the CTOS to participate in promotional activities.
- An accountability report will need to be submitted once the training/course to which the funding was awarded for has taken place.
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