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Prime Minister’s Scholarship (PMS) Application Form for Coaches, Support Teams and Officials

Step 1 of 6

In order to complete this application process you will need the following:

  1. A professional development plan.
  2. Endorsement from your National Sport Organisation (NSO) and/or the New Zealand Academy of Sport (NZAS).
  3. Details of what performance-related NSO query or issue you are intending to address with your professional development.
  4. An outline of your overall learning objectives as well as the specific details of what you are trying to learn.
  5. The costs of each part of your professional development.
  6. Confirmation from relevant organisations / individuals that they have agreed to planned contacts or visits.

If you have all the information you require to complete this application, it should take approximately 30 minutes.

For more information about these requirements, download the sample application at the High Performance Sport section at www.sparc.org.nz.

If you have any problems completing this application please email Nicola.Sutherland@sparc.org.nz

1. Terms and Conditions

The full conditions upon which the scholarship is awarded are set out in the Prime Minister's Scholarship Guide. It is very important that you read and understand that Guide. The latest version of the Guide with the date upon which it took effect can be accessed from the Prime Minister's Coach Scholarships, the Prime Minister's Official Scholarships, or the Prime Minister's Support Team Scholarships webpage(s). By submitting this application, you accept the full conditions outlined in the Guide. Please note that the latest Guide applies to you whether you have read it or not. If you have any questions whatsoever about how the Guide applies to you, please contact:

  • your NSO or;
  • your NZAS Coach Performance Advisor or Performance Services Consultant.

Please ensure you have received written confirmation from relevant organisations / individuals that they have agreed to any planned contact or visits. For example, if contact with a specific overseas expert is planned, then an email or letter of confirmation from that individual is required. Confirmation documents and other documents to support your application may be uploaded with in the project implementation section (step 5 of 6) of this application.

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