Community leadership scholarships available for 2016

Four scholarships are available for non-profit leaders to attend a leadership programme in 2016.

The scholarships support community sector leaders to attend Catapult Leadership, held quarterly in Martinborough. The scholarships cover travel from Wellington to Martinborough, accommodation, meals, tuition, a workbook, and follow-up coaching by the programme leader. 

The scholarships are each to the value of $5400 +GST. Scholarship recipients need pay for their own transport to Wellington if from outside of Wellington.  

Applicants need to meet the following criteria:

1. Demonstrated passion and commitment to creating positive social change
2. Grit, courage, and perseverance
3. A minimum of four years work experience including some leadership and management experience
4. Currently working for a not-for-profit organisation in a role with significant scope to influence social change.

Catapult is a leadership development organisation.

Applications are being accepted from 1 February to 29 February 2016.

Further information is available on the Catapult website.

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