SCHOLARSHIPS
Outward Bound New Zealand is dedicated to reaching people all across the country with our life-changing programmes, regardless of their ability to contribute to course costs. We believe in our courses and at Outward Bound we want to make them available to as many people as possible. If the cost of a course is beyond your financial means, you may be eligible for a scholarship.
APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Who is eligible for a scholarship funding?
Applicants must meet the following funding criteria:
I am a New Zealand Citizen or Resident currently living in New Zealand
I am aged between 18-26 years
I am volunteering in my community or I am experiencing financial/personal hardship
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
ABOUT THE KA MAHI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME
Ka Mahi! Great Work!
OBNZ’s Ka Mahi Scholarship programme is supported by a variety of individuals, organisations and foundations. The programme makes participation on our Classic course possible for youth who come from less advantaged socio-economic and/or cultural backgrounds and those actively volunteering in their community.
Over the past 60 years, support from our generous donors has provided the opportunity for hundreds of under-resourced youth to realise their full potential.
A full list of our supporters can be found here.
The programme is guided by the principle that every young person should be able to access the opportunity to experience adventure and challenge, develop character and compassion, and learn leadership skills and service ethics, regardless of financial ability.
Ka Mahi Scholarships are only available for New Zealand Citizens/Residents aged 18-26.
WHICH COURSES RECEIVE FUNDING?
Our scholarship funding is available for our 21-day Classic and 8-day Discovery courses for 18-26 year olds only.
Funding is also available for our Adapted courses for students with physical disabilities or intellectual disabilities.
For other courses, please refer to our Funding page for advice on how to get to Outward Bound if there is a financial barrier.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
The average amount OBNZ can provide through scholarship support ranges between 20-70% of a full course fee. The funding amount is directly based on the level of need and the motivation to attend demonstrated by the student’s application and our donors’ designations. Our enrolments team determine how much we can offer after reviewing each application on an individual basis.
FUNDRAISING STORIES
Danielle's Fundraising Initiative
After receiving a scholarship to attend Outward Bound, Danielle asked her community to help cover the remaining portion of her course fee and travel costs. Through Danielle's initiative and the generosity of her community, she was able to get to Outward Bound.
Here are just a few of our awesome Community Partner organisations: