Professional Learning For Administrators

Information about prestigious awards available to administrators who work in the education sector.

Konica Minolta Dame Jean Herbison NZEALS Scholarship

One scholarship of $4,500 is available to cover economy air travel, accommodation and any course fees for the programme organised.  The scholar will be responsible for other costs of subsistence, additional travel, medical insurance, etc.

The Ministry of Education will fund the employment of a relief teacher for up to four weeks provided the scholarship is awarded to a staff member of a state or state integrated primary school, intermediate school, area school or secondary school and subject to the granting of leave with pay to the scholar by the board of trustees .

Purpose

To allow an education administrator to undertake study and/or a programme of visits to schools or other education-related institutions in New Zealand or overseas.

When to apply

Applications for the Konica Minolta Dame Jean Herbison scholarship open 1 August and close on 30 September annually.  The winner will be announced approximately one month after the closing date and the award will be presented at the bi-annual New Zealand Educational Administration and Leadership Society (NZEALS) Conference.

For further information on the eligibility criteria and scholarship benefits please visit the NZEALS website.

Applications and Enquiries should be addressed to:

NZEALS National Secretary
c/- Avonside Girls High School
180 Avonside Drive
Christchurch   8006
Tel (03) 326 5707  fax (03) 389 9250
Email principal@avonside.school.nz



Content last updated: 11 March 2009