NGO Social Work Study Awards

Background

The Social Work Study Awards are for employees of Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) who have previously studied, or are currently studying, for a social work qualification that meets the educational requirements for Social Worker Registration. These awards are administered by Family and Community Services, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development.

Eligibility

• be paid employees of NGOs and enrolled in or intending to enrol in a social work course that is recognised by the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB).
• be employed by a community organisation that is an incorporated society, or that has charitable status. Organisations will need to demonstrate eligibility.

Value

Each study award has a maximum possible value of $32,750.

• Students can receive help with their course fees of up to $3,500 per year and up to $10,500 in total over the duration of the award.
• Employers can receive a contribution to help support their student in study of up to $4,500 per year and up to $13,500 over the duration of the award. This can be used to help with a range of study-related expenses, including backfilling the employee's position while they are studying.
• Employers can also receive a contribution to help with the cost of backfilling their employee while they are on their final three month external placement of up to $8,750.

Closing Date

15 October

Forms & More Information

For forms & more information about this scholarship please visit the website.