Study grant for people of Muslim faith

This is a study grant for professional development specifically for people of Muslim faith. Applicants for this grant either want to pursue a pathway into the mental health, addiction and forensic intellectual disability sector or currently work in the sector and want to build on their existing qualifications.

The study grant will contribute to the costs involved to take part in a learning activity towards careers in the mental health, addiction and forensic intellectual disability workforce. Increasing access to study for those of Muslim faith wishing to pursue or further a career will help grow the diversity of the workforce and lead to a health system better able to meet the needs of those of Muslim faith.

There will be online support available for people who receive the grant. All successful recipients will be invited to a quarterly Zoom meeting to help with any study challenges and maintain momentum in their chosen course of study.

Applications for the professional development grant will open on Monday 15 January 2024 and close at midday on Wednesday 28 February 2024.

We recommend submitting your application on our online grants portal https://grantsportal.tepou.co.nz/ at least 3 to 7 days before the closing date of Wednesday 28 February 2024. You can register on our portal at any time and it will save your details.

First register on the Te Pou Grants Portal by creating a user account. You will need to supply photo ID and bank account details. Then follow the onscreen instructions to create a grant application.

If you have any questions, please contact us at grants@tepou.co.nz

You can expect to hear back from us with the outcome of your application within 10 working days after the grant closes.

Study grant recipients must be studying within New Zealand towards a qualification in the Mental Health and Addictions and Forensic Intellectual Disabilities sector and be of Muslim faith. People can either be currently working within the sector or are studying with the aim of entering this workforce.

Study grant eligibility needs to include proof of New Zealand permanent residency or citizenship.

The study grant contributes to the costs of the applicant taking part in a relevant learning activity that enables a pathway into the mental health, addiction and intellectual disabilities workforce. Applicants can also be existing mental health, addiction and intellectual disabilities practitioners who wish to develop their professional knowledge and skills to enhance their role and career.

The grant can be used for

• course fees
• related resources and course materials (eg workbooks)
  
• a contribution towards travel and accommodation costs.
  

The study grant does not cover the employer back-filling or wages of the applicant.

Applicants can be funded up to a maximum of $5,000 (GST inclusive).

If a learning activity costs more than $5,000 (GST inclusive), applicants may apply for Te Pou to fund the partial cost of the learning activity up to this amount.

Learning activities that result in increased skills and knowledge in mental health, addiction and forensic intellectual disabilities workforce.

Learning activities that will contribute to entry into the mental health, addiction and forensic intellectual disabilities sector.

You must start the learning activity before 31 December 2024 and be completed before 30 June 2025.

As well as complying with the grant terms and conditions, applications must also meet following the eligibility criteria.

• Applicants must be of Muslim faith
• Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
• Applicants must be aged 18 years or older by 31 March 2024
• A letter of support is required from employers if the applicant is currently working in a mental health, addiction or forensic intellectual disability service.

The learning activity must:

• be available in New Zealand
• not already be funded by other another agency/organisation or grant.
• Start before 31 December 2024 and end before 30 June 2025.