High Performance Sport New Zealand
SPARC’s High Performance unit is now part of High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ). To find out more about HPSNZ go to
www.hpsnz.org.nz
Applications are now closed for the 2012 Prime Minister’s Coach Scholarship Programme.
Credit: Peter Dury - Waikato Times
The purpose of the programme is to develop skills that contribute to the quality of New Zealand's sport performance at the elite level.
The Programme Guide
The Programme Guide (DOC, 212 Kb) provides full details on scholarship eligibility, application process, selection criteria (Schedule 1) and key points of contact.
Who is eligible to apply?
Any coach who:
- Is working with high performance athletes.
- Is acknowledged in a National Sport Organisation's (NSO) high performance plan or service plan, or identified by their NSO as an emerging talent who will make an impact on high performance sport within the next five years.
- Has an up to date professional development plan.
- Their application is endorsed by their NSO.
- Their application is endorsed by their High Performance Coach Services Advisor.
- Has met all previous scholarship requirements.
How can the funding be used?
The programme supports professional development activities. By way of example, activities supported can include accreditation requirements, business coaching, mentoring, training, internships, conferences, study visits, observations at key sporting events, discussions on ‘best’ practice, on-the-job shadowing, participation in peer network activities, participation in international committees or working groups, peer review of professional work, travel, accommodation, incidentals, and reimbursement for lost income.
How do I apply for a 2012 scholarship?
- Discuss your application with your NSO and Coach Performance Advisor (if you have one).
- Online applications open 1 November 2011. We recommend preparing a Draft Application Form (DOCX, 81 Kb) before submitting your online application and then cut and pasting your answers into the online form.
- Submit your application before 5pm, 1 December 2011.
Your NSO will be notified in writing on the outcome of your application by 24 December 2011.
Application Tips
As the programme coordinator I observe all PM’s Scholarships decisions. It’s my role to ensure PM’s Scholarships decisions are fair, transparent and consistent with the Programme Guidelines. Observing the panels make their decisions I’ve picked up a few tips which should help you complete your application. Click here (DOC, 146 Kb) to see my tips (comments in blue).
Submitting final reports
Final reports are due within four weeks of completing a scholarship. Please contact your NSO before submitting.
We recommend before submitting your final report, you prepare a Draft Final Report (DOC, 117 Kb) and then cut and paste your answers into online form.
Submit Final Report here.
Moderation process
If you need to make changes to an existing scholarship, please complete the National Moderation Process & Form (DOC, 213 Kb).
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