In Uniform Scholarships

In Uniform has established a modest fund to assist members’ children, between the age of thirteen and eighteen, to participate in outdoor activity. We have left the brief purposefully board, opening it to many more applicants.

"in outdoor activity" maybe interpreted many ways, from a school camp to a sports trip. The award can not be used for the purchase of equipment - except in very special circumstances.  Applications are accepted throughout the year. Allow at least six weeks from initial application. Ensure you leave sufficient time before your event or activity, as no awards will be paid in arrears.
 
Although parental support is vital and encouraged, it is the sole responsibility of the recipients to complete each aspect of the application themselves. Assistance in any of the key areas is available to all applicants from our selection panel.

The scholarships will be awarded based on four key factors, which are weighted by the importance we place on area:

1.	Application	10%
2.	Interview	40%
3.	Need	30%
4.	Merit	20%

These factors and the weighting process are explained below

1. Application: It is important that the applicant appears to be making their very best effort to complete all aspects of the written application. If an issue exists with filling out the paperwork it can be completed over the phone or with assistance from one of our regional support staff.

2. Interview: The interview, in person, by video conference or tele-conference, will help us to get to know the applicant, who they are and how they tick – we keep it as casual as we can, knowing this can be nerve racking for anyone. It is far more of a chat than an interview. We just want to know where our money is going and what ‘return on investment’ is available.

3. Need: This portion of the process is based on the student's financial situation. Usually awarded scholarships that have scored highly in this area cover all or the greater portion of costs. Often needs-based private scholarships require the awardees to be distinguished students, we require you to be a distinguished human being..

4. Merit: The monetary value may be negligible, however if the scholarship helps to motivate the student and promotes their involvement in outdoor pursuits of any kind, then the merit is very high.

Each area is graded out of 20 based on objective and subjective factors such and grades, awards, potential and personality.

No single area carries enough weight to gain a scholarship on its own. Applicants must perform well in several areas.

The formula is: Percentage weight X Grade out of 20 = Points awarded

	1.	Application	10%	10 X 20 = 200
	2.	Interview	40%	40 X 20 = 800
	3.	Need	30%	30 X 20 = 600
	4.	Merit	20%	20 X 20 = 400

Giving a possible top score of 2000 points.

Applicants with less than 1250 points will not be considered for a scholarship.
Below is an illustration of the importance placed on different areas of application
Please note this and ensure you practice in the most important areas.
Applicant “A” scores well on the initial application (18 out of 20) this carries a weighted value of 180 (18 X 10 = 180)
They also score well on the Merit section (20 out of 20) giving a value of 400 and a combined total of 580.
Applicant “B” aces the interview (say 19 out of a possible 20). Applicant “B” has a score of 760 already, and stands a better chance of gaining the funding they seek

 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM (PDF 527kb)

For more information or assistance with your application: scholarships@inuniform.co.nz

Letters & Stories from our recipients...

As our scholarship winners return from their experience we ask them to relate a little of they have learnt, seen or done