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Awards and Scholarships
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.
There are also scholarships and awards offered by other organisations. Contact the Student Services Co-ordinator for further information.
The Breakout Website
Tai Poutini Polytechnic students also have access to the Breakout website which offers over 2000 scholarships nationally.
Further Information
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Allan Beaumont Student Award
The Allan Beaumont Student Award is made annually to a student from the West Coast region enrolled in a full-time programme at Tai Poutini Polytechnic who, in the judgement of the selection committee, meets the eligibility criteria. The Award provides the sum of $1500 towards programme fees. Preference will be given to West Coast residents over 30 years of age who wish to undertake tertiary studies and who can demonstrate financial hardship.
The awards are made primarily on the basis of the demonstrated potential of the individual to benefit from a full-time programme at Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
Closing date 10 March
Download Application Form
Download Terms of Reference
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Cave Creek Student Memorial Scholarships
On 28 April 1995, 13 students enrolled in the Certificate in Outdoor Recreation programme and one Department of Conservation Officer lost their lives when a viewing platform collapsed at Cave Creek on the West Coast.
An initiative by the Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics of New Zealand (ITPNZ), supported by the Government, led to the establishment of the Cave Creek Student Memorial Scholarship Fund.
All students enrolled in any full-time outdoor pursuits (Outdoor Recreation, Leadership and Guiding, or Ski Patrol) programmes at Tai Poutini Polytechnic and who are New Zealand citizens are eligible to apply for one of up to 20 scholarships for programme fees, programme-related costs or expenses.
The value of the scholarship will be dependent on the amount of funding available each year to distribute. Applicants are required to complete the “Cave Creek Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Form”.
Closing date 10 March
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Class/Excellence Awards
Other Excellence & Class Awards are presented at the various Graduation ceremonies, talk to your Programme Leader for details.
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South Westland Community Activities Trust
Travel Assistance Award
Up to three awards of $200 each will be made to students enrolled at the Greymouth Campus on full-time Polytechnic programmes who are living south of the Taramakau River.
The awards are made solely to assist with travel costs to and from the Greymouth campus.
Entrance Awards
Student Living in the West Coast Region:
Up to one award of $600 is made to a student enrolled at the Greymouth Campus on a full-time programme, and who at the time of application has lived in the West Coast region for a minimum of one year.
Student Living South of the Taramakau River:
Up to one award of $600 is made to a student enrolled at the Greymouth Campus on a full-time programme, and who at the time of application has lived in the West Coast region, south of the Taramakau River, for a minimum of one year.
Closing date 10 March
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Download Terms of Reference
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Tai Poutini Polytechnic Schools Awards
Each year Tai Poutini Polytechnic (TPP) proposes to offer a number of awards to students from West Coast secondary schools who demonstrate goal setting and passion in any of the programmes on offer at TPP. These awards are to be known as the Tai Poutini Polytechnic Schools Awards.
An individual award of $1000 towards programme fees at TPP is to be made available
To obtain the $1000 award students have to be in either Year 11, 12 or 13 and Provide a
minimum 500 word presentation on what steps you have taken towards your goal of studying at Tai Poutini Polytechnic.
Closing date 31 October each year.
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TPP Students’ Accommodation Scholarships 2013
In 2013 TPP will be offering five scholarships for West Coast students residing at their TPP Student Village in Greymouth.
These scholarships will provide the sum of $75 per week towards accommodation costs to students from within the West Coast region who normally reside outside a 60 km radius of the Greymouth Campus and who are enrolled in any TPP full-time programme at the Greymouth Campus.
Please refer to the Terms of Reference for full details on these scholarships.
Download Application Form
Download Terms of Reference
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Youth Guarantee Scheme 2013
Tai Poutini Polytechnic will again offer a number of fully funded Youth Guarantee places on selected programmes at several campuses in 2013. Young people who intend to enrol in these programmes are invited to apply for a Youth Guarantee place.
What is Youth Guarantee?
The Youth Guarantee Scheme is for young school leavers who want to move into tertiary study to gain a Level 1-3 qualification. The scheme plays a significant role in contributing to the Government’s aim of increasing the number of 18 year olds achieving a Level 2 qualification.
Youth Guarantee students pay no programme fee and receive ongoing learning, cultural and emotional support to assist them through their study programme.
Who is eligible?
You may apply for a Youth Guarantee place if you
- Have left school, with or without qualifications
- Are aged 16 or 17 years
- Are a teen parent aged under 19 years, and referred by MSD
- Commit to gaining a qualification at Level 1, 2 or 3**
- Agree not to apply for a Student Loan, as fees will be paid for through a Youth Guarantee scholarship
** Priority will be given to students studying towards a qualification that is a level higher than any qualification they already hold.
Programmes available in 2013
A limited number of places are available on the following programmes in specified locations:
Foundation Sound & Music Level 2 (Auckland, Greymouth)
Hair, Beauty & Grooming Level 2 (Greymouth)
NC in Hospitality (Cafes) Level 3 (Greymouth, Westport)
NC in Computing Level 2 or 3 (Greymouth, Westport)
NC in Business Admin & Computing Level 2 or 3 (Greymouth, Westport)
Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 3 (Westport)
Certificate in Automotive Engineering Level 3 (Greymouth)
Certificate in Carpentry Level 3 (Greymouth, Westport)
Certificate in Pre Health Science Level 3 (Greymouth)
Certificate in Culinary Arts Level 3 (Greymouth)
NC in Early Childhood Education & Care Level 3 (Westport)
Travel Assistance
Youth Guarantee students are eligible for assistance with transport to attend their programme. At some campuses this may be through providing a transport service, while at others students may be able to claim the cost of their travel.
Each student seeking assistance must complete a travel assistance application form.
Application and Approval Process
- Student enrols in a TPP programme and completes both the TPP enrolment form and the YGS application
- Tutor interviews student and recommends them for acceptance on the programme
- Student attends an interview with the YGS campus contact person to discuss their YGS application and complete a travel assistance form if required
- TPP committee considers all applications for Youth Guarantee Scheme places against the criteria, and approves successful applicants
- All Youth Guarantee Scheme applicants are notified by letter
- Students who are not accepted for a Youth Guarantee Scheme place may apply for a student loan and allowances.
Key Contacts
For further information, please contact any of the following staff members:
Colleen Monachan
Greymouth campus
ph| 03 7699409
email | colleenmn@tpp.ac.nz
Marja Kneepkens
Westport campus
ph | 03 7895360
email | marjak@tpp.ac.nz
Chanelle Kerr
MAINZ Auckland
ph | 09 3087525
email | chanellek@tpp.ac.nz
Download Information
Download Application Form
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