New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists Association
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Medical Staffing International Ltd (MSI) and the New Zealand Speech-Language Therapists� Association (NZSTA) are pleased to jointly offer this post-graduate Award. This is a Doctoral Award, valued at $1,000, and will be offered annually. Click here for the application form...
The Quota SPAScholarship website quotaspas.org.au services the South Pacific Area (Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Norfolk island) and is supported by the united clubs of Quota International Inc - South Pacific Area. Our Scholarship is open to all applicants working in the fields of Speech/Hearing residing and working in the SPArea. For a complete and comprehensive Scholarship outline please email us at [email protected]
This Award is offered annually and is open to all New Zealand trained speech-language therapists and to all members of the NZSTA. Applicants are invited to submit a piece of original writing or research into matters or problems related to speech-language therapy. The topic could incorporate original research, programmes of treatment or any aspect of speech-language therapy. Recommended format is to include abstract, key words, introduction, discussion, conclusion and bibliography. Paper to be presented in duplicate, double spacing, justified margins. The winning paper will be published in the New Zealand Journal of Speech-Language Therapy or Communication Matters.
Closing date is 30 September
Entries should be forwarded to the Trustee:
Sally Schoon The Ministry of Education is offering eleven speech-language therapy scholarships in a move to boost numbers across the country.
There are eleven scholarships available in total, with eight available to M�ori students. Applications close 30 November.
"We've made the majority of scholarships available to M�ori students because increasing the number of M�ori SLTs, especially those fluent in te reo M�ori, is a key priority for us," says Ministry of Education Senior Advisor Workforce Development, Greg Ariell.
There are very few M�ori therapists, though M�ori children and young people make up approximately 19 percent of those referred to the Ministry for speech-language therapy.
"The scholarships reflect our commitment to providing effective special education services to children and young people with communication disorders, and ensuring our services are culturally responsive."
Each scholarship is worth up to $12,000 over four years to cover study costs. An additional $3,000 payment will be made following graduation and the completion of one year's employment with the Ministry's special education group.
Last year 18 students - 15 of whom were M�ori - successfully applied for the scholarships.
The Ministry of Education's Special Education group employs more than 230 speech-language therapists who work with children and young people with severe speech and language difficulties.
More information about the scholarship programme and application forms can be found at www.minedu.govt.nz/goto/SLTor, Contact: Greg Ariell, 04-463 8954 or 027 435 6327.
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