Tae Whakemua – Reaching forward – The Johnson Group Scholarship

History and purpose

 

This scholarship is funded by the Johnson Group, a public-sector recruitment specialist. The Johnson Group recruits public sector management,?policy, human resources, communications, and marketing roles, both permanent and contract. They anticipate trends, analyze government policy, and stay one step ahead of what employers and candidates need and expect.

As specialists in public policy, the Johnson Group wishes to give back through a scholarship that will help a student to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Policy. The Group will also provide experiences and access to networks that will?assist students in work after they graduate.

 

 

How do students apply?

 

All scholarship applications are submitted through Community Force.

 

A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.

Applications will generally open one month prior to the closing date. If no application link is provided below, check back again closer to the closing date. Contact us if you have any queries.

 

 

Scholarship-specific documentation

 

You will need to submit:

• a second reference letter, in addition to the letter accompanying the application for admission
• a supporting statement detailing your passion and commitment to work in the field of public policy.

 

 

Decision makers

 

A panel comprising the Academic Programme Lead, Public Policy, and at least one other program academic.

 

 

Additional information

 

The successful recipient is expected to write a letter of appreciation to the donor within one month of receiving the award.

The Johnson Group will also work with the academic program leader to provide career advice to students.

 

 

Regulations and conditions

 

1. A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm on the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4:30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
2. All offers of the Scholarship will be conditional upon the recipient being enrolled in 60 points over two trimesters within the tenure of the scholarship. No payment will be made until this condition is met.
3. The Scholarship cannot be deferred to a later year.
4. The Scholarship may be held in conjunction with other University awards.
5. Should the recipient withdraw from Victoria University of Wellington during the tenure of this scholarship or fail to achieve satisfactory progress, partial repayment of the Scholarship will normally be expected. Recipients must advise the Scholarships Office if they intend to withdraw.
6. Recipients are expected to act as Ambassadors for the Victoria University of Wellington and participate in appropriate events or marketing if requested.
7. At the discretion of the Deciding Authority, the application of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship may be modified in special circumstances or to avoid hardship to any candidate for the Scholarship.

 

 

Repayment status and permission for other scholarships are not specified. For further information, please contact the institution. Click the link for detailed information.