Casual Study Grant Application Form 2027 - Casual Bay Venues Staff Only

Bay Venues Casual Staff Study Grant Application 2027 Overview Bay Venues is committed to supporting the development of all team members. As part of this commitment, an annual Casual Staff Study Grant totaling $5,000 is available to distribute to eligible casual employees undertaking study with the University of Waikato

• Tauranga Campus. Funding Structure Total annual pool: $5,000 Maximum number of recipients: 10 If fewer than 10 suitable applications are received, the selection panel may: Allocate larger grant amounts (up to the full pool) across fewer recipients, or Partially allocate funding based on merit and available applications Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Be a current Bay Venues casual employee at the time of application, and upon study commencement Have demonstrated reliability and positive contribution in their role Be enrolled in or intending to enroll in tertiary study, training, or professional development at University of Waikato
• Tauranga Campus. Meet the University of Waikato enrolment deadline for Trimester A 2027 Application Process Applications open once per year (aligned with the Bay Venues Scholarship round in October) Applicants must complete the official application form Required information includes: Study details inclusive of your student ID number Personal statement outlining goals and impact of study Estimated costs Assessment Process Applications will be reviewed by a selection panel using a consistent scoring framework, considering: Demonstrated work ethic and contribution Clarity of study goals Potential benefit to the individual or community Funding Coverage Grants may be used toward: Tuition fees Course materials Key Dates Applications open: October 2026 Applications close: 13 November 2026 Outcomes communicated: Early December 2026 Additional Notes Funding is at the discretion of Bay Venues Not all applicants will be successful Grants are one-off per application round Recipients may be required to provide proof of enrolment and/or course completion This grant is for domestic students only as defined by the University of Waikato