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Purpose (Not Applicable)

The Youth Council Scholarships fund aims to support and celebrate our city’s young people by inspiring and supporting them to take up growth opportunities and to engage in events and activities in sports, the arts, community endeavours and academia.

It aims to provide access to meaningful opportunities that support the growth, leadership and aspirations of rangatahi, inspiring them to pursue their goals and thrive in their chosen pathways.

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Privacy Statement: Palmerston North City Council and the Palmerston North Youth Council are bound by the Privacy Act 2020. I understand that I have the right to access my personal information held by the Council in accordance with the Act.

Please confirm you meet the following eligibility criteria *

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I am / all the members of this joint application are aged 12-24 years

I am / all the members of this joint application are residents of Palmerston North (i.e. currently live, work or study in Palmerston North)

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Which of the four support priorities will your scholarship contribute towards? If your opportunity meets more than one area, choose the one that is most aligned *

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Sports and recreation

Arts and cultural

Academic endeavours

Community (community-oriented endeavours that do not fall into the above areas)

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Application type (Not Applicable)

Are you applying as an individual or are you submitting a joint application on behalf of a group? *

Response required.

Individual

Joint application

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If this is a joint application, please tell us the name of your group:

Have you, or anyone included in this application, received a Youth Council Scholarship Fund previously? *

Response required.

Yes

No

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Please note that applicants who have previously received a Scholarship from this fund will be deemed lower priority

Ko wai au? Tell us about yourself: (Not Applicable)

Applicant *

First name

Last name

Applicant Mobile Phone Number *

Must be a New Zealand phone number.

Applicant Email *

Must be an email address.

What is your date of birth? *

Must be a date.

What are your preferred pronouns? *

If this is a joint application, please list the names, preferred pronouns and dates of birth for each individual included in this application:

If you are under 18, please provide your parent or caregiver's name

NB: All applications by person/s under the age of 18 must be authorised by applicant’s parent or caregiver

If you are under 18, please confirm that your parent or caregiver authorises this application

Yes

No

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Parent or caregiver phone number (if under 18)

Must be a New Zealand phone number.

Parent or caregiver email (if under 18)

Must be an email address. Please provide a contact for parent or guardian if you are under 18 years old

Scholarship (Not Applicable)

This fund is for young people who demonstarate one or more of the following:
• positive engagement in sports, arts, community endeavours or academia at a level of competency acknowledged to be excellent; OR
• able to demonstrate a contribution to Palmerston North through active participation and leadership within their given field; OR
• inspired and show potential in further development with opportunities to explore, acquire skills and experience responsibilities.

Scholarships will contribute towards the successful applicants' endeavours in one of the following
areas:
• Sports
• Arts
• Academic
• Community (community-orientated endeavours that do not fall into the above categories)

Tell us what you are seeking scholarship support for: *

Where is this taking place? *

When is this taking place? *

Must be a date and between 2/5/2025 and 1/5/2026.

Tell us why this is important to you and what you hope to achieve next? *

Total Budget (Not Applicable)

Please provide a breakdown of costs related to your scholarship request:

Item (e.g. flights, tickets, registration fees, materials, equipment)	Amount e.g. $300

Requested scholarship amount (Not Applicable)

The average Palmy Youth Council Scholarship ranges from $500 to $2000 per applicant

What is the total amount you are requesting? *

a dollar amount . Please ensure the amount aligns with the budget breakdown provided

Supporting information (Not Applicable)

Please include information in support of your application such as registration forms, quotes, promotional material, tickets.

File upload

Attach a file: Upload new file

Shortlisting preferences (Not Applicable)

Would you prefer to meet the selection panel in person or online? *

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Online (via Microsoft Teams)

In person

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At least 1 choice must be selected.

If shortlisted, what date would you prefer to speak to the selection panel? *

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Wednesday 7th May 2025 (afternoon/evening)

Thursday 8th May 2025 (afternoon/evening)

Friday 9th May 2025 (afternoon/evening)

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At least 1 choice must be selected. The dates and times will be confirmed closer to the time

Declaration (Not Applicable)

You must read and agree to the following before submitting your application. Please select each box to show that you have read the information and agree to each section.

You must agree to these statements: *

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I agree that my name and a summary about my project may be disclosed to the media or appear in publicity material for the Palmerston North City Council and Palmerston North Youth Council

I understand that the Palmerston North Youth Council through the Palmerston North City Council is bound by the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.

I understand that scholarship recipients MUST be between the ages of 12-24 years old.

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If this application is successful, I agree to: *

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Use the scholarship as outlined in my application or seek approval from the Palmeston North Youth Council for any changes.

Complete the project before 1 May 2026.

Submit a report within two months of your use of the scholarship funds, detailing outcomes and a breakdown of funds spent

Allow Palmerston North City Council and Palmerston North Youth Council to use your report content (e.g. videos, photos, social media posts) for promotional purposes.

Return any unused funds to Palmerston North City Council by 30 May 2026

Submit proof of identity (passport, NZ driver licence, school ID, with birth certificate AND proof of a bank account (deposit slip or online banking screenshot) if successful in this application.

If requested, cooperate with funding audits/reviews, to verify funds were used appropriately and in line with the approved project.

Acknowledge the Palmerston North Youth Council funding at event openings, presentations or performances, or on any marketing material, where applicable.

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Purpose (Not Applicable)

Before you start: (Not Applicable)

Application type (Not Applicable)

Ko wai au? Tell us about yourself: (Not Applicable)

Scholarship (Not Applicable)

Total Budget (Not Applicable)

Requested scholarship amount (Not Applicable)

Supporting information (Not Applicable)

Shortlisting preferences (Not Applicable)

Declaration (Not Applicable)

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