ECE / Support Staff Scholarships
Am I eligible for a NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarship?
You are eligible if you are a teacher in an early childhood centre; or a support staff worker employed by an early childhood service, primary, area or secondary school; and you are an NZEI Te Riu Roa member.
What is the purpose of the scholarships?
To allow individual members or groups of members to advance their professional interests while providing a wider contribution to NZEI Te Riu Roa objectives.
Our objectives are to advance the cause of education, uphold the just claims of members, respect the professional status and individual rights of members, and honour the Treaty of Waitangi.
What can I use a scholarship for?
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To carry out a research project in an area that interests you and/or will be of benefit to your school or centre
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To complete a qualification
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To attend a professional conference in New Zealand or overseas
Can I apply as part of a group?
You can put in a joint application as a school, centre or working party. The scholarship amount is $5,000 regardless of how many participants are involved.
Completion date?
The project is to be undertaken and completed during the 2011 academic year.
What are the selection criteria?
Selection is based on how well a proposal meets the following criteria:
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To foster and contribute greater understanding of education sector issues
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Potential impact within education
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Potential to contribute to New Zealand’s cultural identity
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The applicant’s; ability to apply and share their findings and experience with members; proven record of successful practice, training and experience; membership service - holding of office within NZEI; qualifications, training and experience.
Begin developing your expression of interest. Discuss your ideas with a colleague. Consider what your project idea might be and why you think you should be awarded a NZEI Te Riu Roa Scholarship. Consider how the $5,000 scholarship money will be spent. |
The two phase application process
Phase One: ‘Expressions of Interest’
When do I submit my expression of interest?
The final date to submit expressions of interest is Friday 14 May 2010. Download and complete an application form, and email to geraldine.ryan@nzei.org.nz, or post to Geraldine Ryan, PO Box 466, Wellington 6011.
 Application form
What happens once I've submitted?
A panel selects the expressions of interest that meet the criteria and are the most promising. The panel comprises: the National President or nominee, an external representative, a member of Te Reo Areare, a member of the National Executive Professional Committee, one Early Childhood sector representative and one Support Staff member.
Phase Two: being invited to make a full application
After the selection panel has made its decision all applicants will be notified in writing. If your expression of interest has been selected by the panel you will be invited to submit a full application.
How do I make a full application?
Applicants who progress to phase two will receive a full application pack. At this point applicants are advised to seek a mentor or peer support to help guide them through the application process.
How do I submit my Phase Two Application?
Your completed phase two application must be posted to NZEI to arrive no later than the deadline of 5pm, Friday 19 July, 2010. NZEI will only accept applications which use the official application form. |
Scholarship Timeline
Phase One: Expression of Interest
5pm, Friday 14th May, 2010: closing date for Expressions of Interest.
Early June: Successful applicants now invited to submit a Full Application. Unsuccessful applicants advised.
Phase Two: Full Application
5pm, Friday 23 July, 2010: closing date for Full Applications.
Mid August 2010: Successful and unsuccessful applicants advised.
25 September 2010: Scholarship recipients announced at NZEI Te Riu Roa Annual Meeting.
Late 2010: Recipients presented with Scholarship Certificate and Monies by their District Council.
30 June 2011: Milestone Report due.
10 December 2011: Final Report due. |
Suggestions for scholarships
Early Childhood Teachers
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Leadership: building capacity; exemplars of leadership models; communities of learning/learners
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Addressing Māori teacher supply
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Human rights in an early childhood education context
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The links between the New Zealand Curriculum key competencies and Te Whāriki
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Whānau/Family - Centre relationships
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Using books for discussions about diverse familiesLooking at a specific learning disposition, examples and analysis within a centre
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Carrying out an action based research project
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Attending a professional conference in New Zealand or overseas
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Completing a qualification with a research component
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Qualified teachers for under 2’s.
Support Staff
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The role of Kaiarahi i te reo in promoting Te Reo Māori
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The links between Te Ara Kokiri and support staff supporting student learning
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The professional relationship between teachers and support staff and the wider community
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Support staff contribution to student participation, engagement and achievement
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Attending a professional conference in New Zealand or overseas, eg WIPC World Indigenous Conference
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Completing a research project
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Investigation of student literature or reading through the use of library
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The role of support staff in a diverse cultural context
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Analysis of the evolving role of administrative staff in schools
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The provision of health professional support in the education sector
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Analysis of international best practice and employment of support staff in schools
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Completing a qualification
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Evidence based practice for support staff with links to the workforce strategy
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Research roles and/or professional development for teacher aides and administration staff
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Research systems that are unique to schools i.e. enrol and or pay systems.
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NZEI provides two $5000 scholarships every year for support staff members and two for ECE members. These scholarships provide a great opportunity to further your career.
Begin developing your ‘expression of interest’
- Discuss your ideas with a colleague. Consider what your project idea might be and why you think you should be awarded a NZEI Scholarship. Consider how the $5,000 scholarship money will be spent.
Expression of Interest application form
National Executive Strategic Goals 2010
Strategic Goals (0.1mb pdf)
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