Applications for the 2027 intake have closed. Application for the 2028 intake will open in mid-December 2026.
For reference, the process for the 2027 application round is as follows:
This award has a two-step application process:
- Online application
All forms and supplemental documents must be completed and submitted via the application portal by 30 April. They include:
- A signed Institutional Support and Reference Form
- A signed Leave Approval Form
- Any other supplemental documents to support your application.
All forms are available within the application portal and must be uploaded electronically.
Note: You do not need to complete your application in one sitting. You can save your progress and return to it any time before the deadline.
2. Interview
- Online interviews for shortlisted applicants are typically held in early June.
Application advisers
If you need help to prepare your grant application, please feel free to contact one of these appointed advisers for advice and guidance. All advisers are previous recipients of this award.
- Dr. Simon G. McMillan, Kaikorai Valley College
- Lynette Brice, Open Polytechnic, [email protected]
If you have any administrative questions, please email the award Programme Manager – Kate Adams [email protected]