NGO social work study award applications 2014

The 2014 NGO Social Work Study Awards application round opens on Monday 5 August. The awards, funded by Family and Community Services (Ministry of Social Development) aim to support employees of NGOs to complete a social work qualification that meets the educational requirements for social work registration.

A study award has a maximum value of $33,244 and is jointly awarded to the employee (student) and employer:

• Students can receive assistance with their course fees of up to $3,500 per year and up to $10,500 in total over the duration of the award.
• Employers can receive a contribution to help support their student in study of up to $4,600 per year and up to $13,800 over the duration of the award (inc. GST). This can be used to help with a range of study-related expenses, including backfilling the employee's position while they are studying.
• Employers can also receive a contribution to help with the cost of backfilling their employee while they are on their final three month external placement of up to $8,944.45 (inc. GST).

Pre-application workshops are being held during August, September and October 2013, providing an opportunity answer queries.  Applications close on Friday 11 October 2013.

For more information on eligibility and the application process visit the FACS website.