NZICA Ngā Raumanako Māori Accounting Scholarship
Ngā Raumanako encapsulates the numerous ambitions and enterprise of aspiring students in accounting. The many desired pathways that are created and traversed are symbolised in the word Rau. Weaving the student closer to fulfilling the goals upon which their hearts are set, are represented in the word manako. Nā Paraone Gloyne and Hukiterangi Muru.
The NZICA Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship was developed under the Leading Light Scholarship programme in conjunction with Ngā Kaitatau Māori o Aotearoa (National Māori Accountants Network).
Purpose of Scholarship
To assist a young Māori student to excel in accounting and contribute to the successful economic development of the Māori community.
Selection criteria
In addition to being an NZICA Student Affiliate of Māori heritage and committed to the NZICA pathway, we are looking for an outstanding student who delivers strong academic results. You will be a future leader and team player who contributes to the Māori community and the New Zealand accounting profession. You must be a second or third year student.
Value
$5,000 plus a summer internship with NKMoA accounting firm partner.
Closing date
6 July 2012
To apply
Complete the application form and provide a CV, cover letter and verified copy of your Academic Transcript to scholarships@nzica.com by 11.59pm, 6 July 2012.
1. Application form
2. CV and cover letter
- A current curriculum vitae, and
- Cover letter stating suitability for the scholarship and statement of your career intentions
3. Written references from two referees
- An academic referee, and
- Character reference from a kaumatua/elder older whānau member or tribal organisation
See point 10 in Terms & Conditions of the Application Form for specific referee guidelines.
Both references should highlight:
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The skills of the applicant as a student
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The abilities the applicant displays that will make them a future leader
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How the applicant demonstrates the use of a collaborative approach to their work
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The applicant's extracurricular activities
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The applicant's Commitment to the NZICA pathway
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The applicant’s ability to complete their study on schedule
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The contribution the applicant will or has made to their iwi/hapū/whānau Māori community
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The referees level of support for the application
Referees should email their references to scholarships@nzica.com with the title “Reference for NZICA Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship applicant (insert applicants name)”
4. Personal impact statement
- Statement of the motivation behind your application for a NZICA Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship
- How you feel that you meet the characteristics, conditions and intentions of the NZICA Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship
- Your academic success and current grade point average
- Your leadership and teamwork skills and situations where you have used or developed these skills
- Outline any extracurricular and community activities you are involved in and what they mean to you
- Outline your career ambitions, including any involvement with NZICA and which designation you aim to pursue
- The contribution the applicant has or would like to make to the New Zealand Māori accounting profession or the community
- The personal impact the NZICA Ngā Raumanako Māori Scholarship will have if received
- Maximum 1000 words
5. Funding statement
Please use the template in the application form or provide a separate document if you need more space
- List all current funding secured for this qualification from all sources; and what that funding has or will be used for
- List all previous funding secured through NZICA for this and other projects or qualification within the past two years
- If no other funding has been secured please indicate
6. Scholarship budget
A template is provided in the application form or provide a sperate document if you need more space
- Detail on the proposed usage of funds
- Estimated timing of costs
Applications close 11.59pm, 6 July 2012
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