Scholarships
2012 PM Athlete Scholarship
Applications are available online from November 1st and need to be
completed no later than 5pm Monday November 21st 2011
The Prime Minister's Athlete Scholarship programme is a Government initiative managed by SPARC and administered by the New Zealand Academy of Sport regional operations.
The purpose of the scholarships is to enable emerging and talented New Zealanders to concurrently pursue tertiary study and elite level sport development.
Scholarships are aligned to SPARC’s High Performance Strategy 2009-2012 and must impact SPARC’s high performance mission, More New Zealanders winning on the world stage.
Please refer to the SPARC Website for application forms and guidelines.
Applications must be completed online on the SPARC website.
2012 Prime Minister's Scholarships
The scholarship applications will soon be available for high performance athletes on the SPARC website click here for the link.
Athletes have the opportunity to access funding to concurrently pursue tertiary and vocational qualifications while pursuing excellence in sport. The programme funds professional development for the coaches, support team members and officials who are assisting these athletes to "win on the world stage.” Full information about this programme can be accessed through the High Performance Sport section at – http://www.sparc.org.nz/
Those interested in receiving a PMS are strongly recommended to read the Programme Guides, particularly the eligibility criteria. Triathlon NZ will rank and prioritise applicants based on a number of criteria including their ability to meet and maintain sporting performance whilst studying through the PMS programme. If choosing to study in 2012 then integrating a part time study load into a training and competing year is the recommendation of Triathlon NZ.
Before submitting your application please contact your Athlete Life Advisor to discuss your 2012 plans
Please see below the SPARC selection criteria and priorities that were used in 2011, you will need to check the website (indicated above) for the selection criteria and priorities for 2012.
Selection criteria and priorities for the 2011 scholarship intake (SPARC)
Applications are rated against the following selection criteria as outlined below. The key selection criteria may not be weighted evenly and other selection criteria may be considered.
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Key Selection Criteria Considered |
Likely Selection Priorities |
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Past · Receipt and impact of previous scholarships · Adherence to the programme's athlete requirements Present · Endorsement and ranking by NSO · Course work load is appropriate to meet sport performance goals · Ability to adhere to the programme's athlete requirements · Impact on SPARC's high performance mission
Future · Impact on SPARC's high performance mission |
1. Level 1 & 2 carded athletes from SPARC targeted and contestable sports: (Athletics, Bike, Netball, Rowing, Swimming, Triathlon, Canoeing, Equestrian, women's football, Men's and Women's Hockey, Paralympics, Winter Performance Programme and Yachting). 2. Rugby and Cricket (up to 20 scholarships allocated per sport). 3. Level 1 and 2 carded athletes from sports not listed above. 4. Level 3 and 4 carded athletes 5. Athletes receiving PEGs. 6. Other athletes who have the potential to impact SPARC's high performance mission. |
Tri NZ criteria is based upon the 2011 SPARC selection priorities. We are open to any eligible member of Triathlon NZ applying for a PM Scholarship. We are required to rank them and we look at their ranking in regards to Olympic performance potential.
In saying this we often look to support those that we feel will have a long career in Triathlon, in some cases full time study and long term commitment to sport may struggle to operate in the same space.
