Tai Poutini Polytechnic Scholarship

Scholarships at Tai Poutini Polytechnic

Student awards (scholarships) are offered each year enabling students attending full-time programmes at Tai Poutini Polytechnic to receive financial assistance.Applications must be made using the appropriate forms (available from Reception or via the website) and received at the Polytechnic by the closing date.Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria stated in the terms of reference for each award. For more information please contact the Student Services Co-ordinator.
 

Youth Guarantee Scheme 2012

In 2012 Tai Poutini Polytechnic’s Greymouth and Westport Campuses are offering places on the Government’s Youth Guarantee Scheme

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Be in quick as places are limited.

What is Youth Guarantee?
The Youth Guarantee Scheme is for 16 to 17-year-olds who want to move into tertiary study. Youth Guarantee programmes of study are linked to Level 1-3 qualifications on the New Zealand Qualifications Framework. Programmes have a practical focus and students will gain an industry standard qualification.

Who is eligible?
The Youth Guarantee Scheme is a Government initiative aimed at 16-17 year olds who:

• Want to learn practical skills
• Are at least 16 or 17 at the start of the Youth Guarantee programme
• Do not turn 18 until at least 3 months after the commencement of their programme
• Agree not to apply for a Student Loan as fees will be paid for by through a Youth Guarantee Scholarship
• All students enrolled in Youth Training or Youth Guarantee in 2011 are eligible to complete their study under Youth Guarantee in 2012, irrespective of age (ie. even if they have turned 18 in the meantime).
• Commit to completion of a full qualification

Learning, cultural and emotional support are part of the Youth Guarantee Scheme
The Youth Guarantee Scheme is set up to ensure you move smoothly between school, tertiary education and work, so you will receive all the support you need. You will be able to:
 

• Participate in an orientation programme and meet other students enrolled in programmes under the Youth Guarantee Scheme
• Take part in monthly YG meetings where you will receive:
  -Learning support
  -Career planning and advice
  -Shared lunches

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