Wineworks to the Wilds - 2016
WineWorks to the Wilds - 2016
WineWorks will offer 3 scholarships annually to attend an Outward Bound programme of the selected individual’s choice. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide opportunities for individuals living and working in the communities we serve, to realise their full potential. We have chosen Outward Bound as our partner in recognition of the huge impact of their programmes on the lives of many kiwis.
Value
The scholarship will cover the cost of the programme chosen by the selected applicants (the delegate). The scholarship does not include travel to and from Outward Bound, the cost of completing a medical examination with a doctor, and does not cover travel insurance. These costs will need to be covered by the delegates.
Eligibility
· Customer’s & staff of our customer’s
· WineWorks team members and their families
· Families of our team members and customers
· Who are over 18 years of age
· And who fulfil the Outward Bound safety screening criteria
Applications
To apply, individuals must submit a scholarship application form and a written letter of application explaining why they wish to attend the programme and why it is important to them.
Where the applicant is a family member of a WineWorks Team Member or of a Customer, a reference should be submitted by the Team Member or the Customer in support of the applicant’s submission.
Application forms may be found on the WineWorks website under the Sponsorship page, under the Scholarship tab or requested from our scholarship administrator, Karen Mortensen, at WineWorks on 06 879 7879 Ext 723 or via .
Applications must be submitted via email to .
The delegates will be selected by WineWorks Senior Leaders. The judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Timing
The scholarships will be awarded in October 2016. Applicants must provide their scholarship application form prior to 5pm on September 20th 2016. Applications received after this date will be considered for scholarships offered the following year.
All applicants will be advised by post, telephone or email of the status of their application by end of October 2016.
The scholarship must be redeemed (by enrolling in a course) within 3 months of it being awarded.
Booking
The names of the three delegates will be provided to Outward Bound. The individual delegates may then book their chosen programme with Outward Bound directly. The Outward Bound website provides all the information required at www.outwardbound.co.nz. The scholarship should be used to book a course run in the 12 months after it is awarded.
Expectations
By accepting this scholarship, the delegate acknowledges that his or her name and photograph may be used for publicity purposes.
Delegates will be asked to submit their OB story and pictures to further publicise the programme.
Once a delegate has been selected, it is expected that they will book and attend the programme within the expected timeframes. Should this not be possible for any reason, delegates should contact the WineWorks scholarship administrator to discuss the situation and agree timeframes. Should the delegate not do so, the place will be given to another delegate.
Except for any liability that cannot be excluded by law, WineWorks and Outward Bound will not be liable for any loss or damage (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for personal injury suffered as a result of accepting this scholarship.
Scholarships are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Your details will be held by WineWorks and Outward Bound and not provided to any other organisation.
Outward Bound
Outward Bound, located in the Marlborough Sounds, helps individuals reach their full potential through challenge in the outdoors. Our classrooms are the mountains, bush and waterways of this special part of New Zealand. All programmes are designed on the following principles.
Learning through Experience - learn by doing! Learn more about yourself and others from challenge, success and failure, self-reflection and feedback. All activities are designed to promote learning that can be transferred to home and work.
Adventure and Challenge - Our courses are based on real adventure. You will have experiences that are physically, mentally and emotionally challenging. We will push your limits and help you conquer your fears!
Physical Activities in the Outdoors - All activities involve situations where there are real consequences. Our highly skilled instructors deliver our courses, which will include activities such as: Sailing, Kayaking, High ropes, Rock climbing, Solo experience, Tramping, Physical training. You don’t need previous outdoors experience to participate.
Safe and Supportive Environment - Clearly maintained boundaries which ensure physical and emotional safety.