Margriet Theron Speech New Zealand Scholarship Program

Deadline: 01-Oct-2026

The Margriet Theron Speech Scholarship Program supports residents of Rotorua and Taupō who want to pursue Speech New Zealand Diploma qualifications in speech, drama, public speaking, communication performance, or teaching. The scholarship covers eligible examination fees, helping applicants reduce the cost of completing Speech New Zealand qualifications. Up to four scholarships are awarded each year, with eligible examination fees reimbursed after the successful completion of each module.

About the Margriet Theron Speech Scholarship

The Margriet Theron Speech Scholarship is designed to support people from Rotorua and Taupō who wish to develop their skills and qualifications in speech-related disciplines. The programme supports applicants undertaking Speech New Zealand examinations toward: - Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Performance. - Associate Diploma in Public Speaking and Communication Performance. - Associate Diploma in Teaching. - Advanced Associate Diploma in Speech and Drama Performance. - Advanced Associate Diploma in Public Speaking and Communication Performance. - Advanced Associate Diploma in Teaching. The scholarship focuses specifically on examination fees associated with the eligible diploma pathways. What Does the Scholarship Cover? The scholarship covers examination fees for eligible Speech New Zealand diploma modules. For the Associate Diploma, the scholarship covers the examination fees for the three modules. For the Advanced Associate Diploma, the scholarship covers the examination fees for the four theory modules. Fees are reimbursed after the applicant successfully completes each module. Support for Applicants Who Have Already Started Applicants do not necessarily need to be starting their qualification from the beginning. People who have already completed up to two modules toward the Associate Diploma can also apply for reimbursement. Eligible applicants may therefore receive reimbursement for: - Previously completed eligible modules. - Remaining eligible modules. This provides an opportunity for students who have already begun their Associate Diploma pathway to receive support for their examination costs. Who Can Apply? The scholarship is available to residents of Rotorua and Taupō. Applicants should be pursuing or intending to pursue Speech New Zealand examinations toward an eligible Associate or Advanced Associate Diploma in: - Speech and Drama Performance. - Public Speaking and Communication Performance. - Teaching. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their connection to Rotorua or Taupō and provide the requested information about their speech education and ambitions. Information Required From Applicants Applicants must provide relevant personal, educational, and career information as part of their application.

Required information includes:

- Name. - Contact details. - Speech teacher. - School, where applicable. - Previous Speech New Zealand examination performance. - Career ambitions related to speech training. Applicants should ensure that this information is accurate and provides a clear picture of their current training, previous examination experience, and future goals. Importance of Career Ambitions Applicants are asked to provide information about their career ambitions related to speech training. This allows the selection process to understand how the applicant intends to use their speech education and qualifications in the future. Applicants should clearly describe their aspirations and how completing Speech New Zealand qualifications may contribute to their educational or professional development. Number of Scholarships Available Up to four scholarships are awarded each year. Because the number of scholarships is limited, applicants should provide complete and relevant information demonstrating their eligibility, previous performance, current training, and career ambitions. Selection Process Selection is made by a committee of the Board of Speech New Zealand. The committee reviews eligible applications and selects scholarship recipients. Applicants should therefore ensure that their application clearly communicates their background in speech training, previous examination performance, and future career goals. Recipient Promotional Responsibilities Successful scholarship recipients are required to participate in promotional activities for: - Geyser Community Foundation. - Speech New Zealand. Recipients should be willing to support appropriate promotional activities associated with the scholarship and the organizations involved. How the Scholarship Payments Work The scholarship does not simply provide a lump-sum payment in advance. Eligible examination fees are reimbursed upon successful completion of each module. This means recipients should understand that reimbursement is connected to successful completion of the relevant examination module. For applicants who have already completed up to two Associate Diploma modules, eligible completed and remaining modules can also qualify for reimbursement. How to Prepare a Strong Application Applicants should provide complete information about their speech education and future goals. A strong application should clearly include: - Evidence of residence in Rotorua or Taupō. - Current speech training information. - Details of the speech teacher. - School information, where applicable. - Previous Speech New Zealand examination results or performance. - Details of the qualification and modules being pursued. - Clear career ambitions related to speech training. Applicants should also ensure that all requested information is submitted accurately and completely. Key Facts About the Margriet Theron Speech Scholarship

- Target applicants: Residents of Rotorua and Taupō.

- Study area: Speech, drama, public speaking, communication performance, and teaching.

- Qualification provider: Speech New Zealand.

- Supported qualifications: Associate and Advanced Associate Diplomas.

- Associate Diploma