Oceania Scholarship Application Form

Oceania Scholarship Application Form
The scholarship will pay course fees for an early childhood teacher or staff member (qualified or unqualified) to study the NZ Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Pasifika).

The scholarship is intended for an early childhood teacher (unqualified or qualified) or staff member who:
- currently works or volunteers in an early childhood centre with a significant proportion of Pacific early learners
- shows a strong, ongoing commitment to their work with young Pacific children and a career in early childhood education
- would benefit professionally and add value to their ECE centre and Pacific early learners as a result of their learning.
The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of merit, commitment to Pacific early learners and early childhood education.

Applications close on:
- 5pm, 9 January 2026

Personal Details
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

DayMonthYear
Gender*

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Country of Citizenship*
If you are not an NZ citizen, are you a permanent resident of NZ?*

YesNo
Your primary ethnicity*

Contact details
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Mobile Number*
Email*

Programme of Study

To qualify for this scholarship, you must have submitted an application to study the NZ Diploma in ECE (Pasifika) programme
Have you submitted an application to study the NZ Diploma in ECE (Pasifika) programme?*
Do you intend to study full-time or part-time?*

Full-timePart-time
Which semester are you intending to study in 2026?*
To qualify for a scholarship, you must begin study in the semester immediately following your application.

Personal Statement
Please write a personal statement, up to 700 words, outlining:
- your background and future goals for your early childhood career
- your involvement with young Pacific children, their families and community
- why you want to develop your skills and knowledge of Pacific culture
- the difference that gaining this scholarship would make for you and for others.
Your personal statement can be uploaded as a file or written below
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References
Please provide a written reference from:
1. Employer reference
  A reference from the centre manager or head teacher of the early learning centre where you currently work or volunteer. As well as describing your personal and professional attributes and suitability for the scholarship, the reference must also confirm the length of time you’ve worked at the centre, and how many hours you do each week, on average.
2. Second reference
  A reference from another person of standing in your community who knows you well. For example, former employer, senior colleague, community organisation leader etc. They cannot be a family member.
Employer reference
Name*
Contact Number*
Email address*
Relation to you*
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Second reference
Name*
Contact Number*
Email address*
Relation to you*
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