Patron Teen Scholarships
BACKGROUND 
Patron Scholarship Application Form.pdf (35.10 KB)
The services and support provided to heart children and their families has improved in depth and quality since the formation of the National organisation in 1996. The introduction of Camp Brave Hearts was followed by that of Teen Beat Camp as the needs of our children developed. The Board now wishes to introduce a range of scholarships for teenagers aged between 17 and 19 years of age. Our three Patrons have kindly agreed to associate their names to these scholarships:
The Sir Richard Hadlee Scholarship
The Margaret Mahy Scholarship
The Mr Alan Kerr Scholarship
PURPOSE
To provide practical and/or educational development opportunities/support for older teenage heart children.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be current financial members of Heart Children NZ and aged 17, 18 or 19 on the first of January of the year of the award.
VALUE
Three scholarships will be awarded each year, commencing September 2007, for a total value of $1,500. Recipients will also receive a Scholarship plaque as a lasting reminder of their achievement.
APPLICANT PROCESS
Applicants should complete the official Patron Scholarship application form to reach the Scholarship Selection Panel by 15th June in the year for which the scholarships are awarded. Only applications made on the official form, and including all requested supporting information, will be accepted. The selection will be completed by the members of the Heart Children (1995) Trust, and the Patrons mentioned above.
Click the Offical Application Form below
PATRON Scholarship Application Form.pdf(35.10 KB)
PROPOSAL DETAILS
The proposal will need to fit within the purpose of the scholarship, as defined above, and it will have some appropriate content relevant to individuals furthering their personal development. The scholarship will not be awarded for study and/or activities already completed at the time of application.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Selection will be based on how well the following criteria are met:
1. The proposal’s contribution to the development of knowledge and skills of the applicant.
2. The applicant’s record of involvement with Heart Children NZ.
3. The applicant’s ability to apply and share widely their learning or experience.
REPORTING REQUIREMENT
Recipients are expected to submit a full written report to Heart Children NZ within three months of receipt of the award. Depending on the nature of the project, recipients may also be requested to provide satisfactory progress reports from his/her study supervisor/tutor.
DISCLAIMER
Heart Children New Zealand and the Heart Children (1995) Trust hold no responsibility or liability for recipients beyond the awarding of one prize to the total of $1,500.
TIME FRAME
Applications will close on 15th June of the year in which the scholarship will be awarded, being every year commencing September 2007. Next closing date is 15th June 2008. Award winners will be announced by 1st September of the relevant year and appropriate arrangements made for presentation.
PAYMENT
Heart Children (1995) Trust shall administer the prize. Payments shall be made in such manner and on such conditions as shall be determined by the Trust. Depending on the nature of the proposal, half the funds may be paid at the beginning of a period, with the balance payable after six months, subject to satisfactory progress reports.
SUSPENSION or TERMINATION
Heart Children (1995) Trust may at any time suspend or terminate any prize or forfeit such portion of the prize as it may determine, if it is satisfied that the recipient is not diligently pursuing his/her proposal, or has failed to comply with any of the terms and conditions on which the prize was awarded.
Address Application to:
Heart Children New Zealand
Heart Children (1995) Trust
Patrons Scholarship
P O Box 108 034
Symonds Street
Auckland 1150
For further information phone:
Garth Halliday
09 377 9950