Catapult’s purpose is to unleash brilliance in people, organisations and communities. Our vision is to lift the prosperity and well being of all New Zealanders by creating a big leap in leadership capability and confidence.
Four Catapult Community Leaders Scholarships are made available each year.
Applications for 2020 open on 1 December 2019 and close 31 July 2020
The 2020 Catapult Community Leaders Scholarship are for four places on our residential leadership programme Catapult Leadership, held quarterly in Martinborough. We are looking for individuals dedicated to addressing social problems.
Applications will be accepted from 1 December 2019 until 31 July 2020. Late submissions will not be considered. Scholarship recipients will pay for their own transport to Wellington if from outside of Wellington. The scholarship covers travel from Wellington to Martinborough, accommodation, meals, tuition, a comprehensive workbook, and follow-up coaching by the programme leader.
Links to an application form and application instructions can be found at the bottom of this page. Most of the questions you may have will be answered in these documents. If you still have questions, please contact philippa@catapult.co.nz.
Applicants for the Catapult Community Leaders Scholarship should meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrated passion and commitment to creating positive social change
- Grit, courage, and perseverance
- A minimum of four years work experience including some leadership and management experience
- Currently working for a not-for-profit organisation in a role with significant scope to influence social change
In 2016, we chose…

Scott Millar

Tayyaba Khan

Belinda van Eyndhoven

Jen Gibson
In 2019, we chose…
In 2017, we chose…

Nada Piatek

Leanne Dawson

Stephanie Clare

Gail Marshall
In 2018, we chose…

Alison Cadman

Amy Hughes

Ta'ase Vaoga

Helga Wientjes
In 2019, we chose…

Claire Achmad

Frances Arns

Laurie-Ann Foon

Manisha Morar
In 2020, we chose…

Eleanor Cater

Camden Howitt

Tupe Solomon-Tanoa'i

James Ryan
The best personal and professional development course I have ever done. Well designed, prepared, useful tools and great support mechanisms.
This programme far exceeded my expectations and is second to none in my opinion. Thank you so very much for the scholarship.
A jam-packed three days! Extremely useful, practical, informative and a lot of fun. An enormous thank you for the generous scholarship. Tomorrow is a new day and I am ready!
Catapult Leadership has equipped me with practical tools for leadership. Thanks so much for an inspiring and life-changing three days!
The programme has been life transforming. I would highly recommend it.
I learned practical leadership tools, to believe in myself as a leader, and was inspired by a diverse group of motivated leaders from across NZ.
Excellent facilitation and practical application. I feel very humble to have received the scholarship.