Tasman $200 Ships

Every year, the Tasman District Council are able to provide scholarships of up to $200 each to students from within the Tasman District to participate in Youth Development or leadership opportunities. Applications must be received prior to the event taking place.

How Often

Discretionary.

Time of Year

Any time.

Criteria

Applicants must:

• Live in the Tasman District and aged between 15-20;
• Fill out the application form and return to Mike Tasman-Jones, Community Recreation Advisor, Tasman District Council, four weeks prior to the voyage or youth development opportunity taking place;
• Apply only once a year;
• Scholarships are for individuals only, not teams or groups;
• The scholarship is for youth development or personal skill enhancement projects, for example Outward Bound or Spirit of New Zealand.

Tasman $200-Ships are designed to help young people in Tasman reach their potential with a focus on youth, leadership and personal development courses.  The Scholarship will be up to 25% of project cost limited to a maximum of $200.

Application Forms

Application forms are available from schools or on the link below.

Tasman $200 Ships Application Form

Selection

The Community & Recreation Advisor will assess applicants which are forwarded on the 'Sailing Away' application form, and endorsed by the school's Guidance/Careers Advisor.

Successful applicants are required to report to the Council about their experience.

Further Information

For more information contact Paul McConachie, Community Recreation Officer, Tasman District Council