Outward Bound Scholarship

Helping our ākonga (trainees) reach their full potential

OUR 2025 OUTWARD BOUND SCHOLARSHIP IS ABOUT PROMOTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY.

As the infrastructure industry grows, strong leadership is becoming increasingly important in the workforce. We want to equip our ākonga with the skills and experience required to become their best selves and step up to be the next generation of leaders in the infrastructure industry.

Connexis is offering scholarships valued at $6,500. This will cover the Outward Bound course fee and essential travel, arranged by Connexis.

This is possible thanks to The Infrastructure Education and Training Charitable Trust grant that Connexis was awarded in 2025.

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EXPLORE AOTEAROA'S NATURAL BEAUTY, STRENGTHEN YOUR LEADERSHIPS SKILLS AND MEET LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE

The Professional course is a five-day programmes structured for current and aspiring leaders of any industry. Developing the next generation of leaders, these courses will test resilience, adaptability, confidence and self-awareness through a series of trials.

These trials will challenge you as you tramp, camp, navigate the waters and engage in activities that utilise the Marlborough Sounds natural terrain as a learning environment. Additionally, workshop sessions led by skilled facilitators are incorporated into the program to ensure that you fully absorb and apply what you've learned to your work life.

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Important Informantion for Applicants and Employers

To apply for this scholarship, Connexis trainees must have the support of their employer or supervisor. This includes endorsement of your application and agreement to grant the necessary leave to attend the Outward Bound course, including travel time if needed.

Connexis will cover the full course fee and arrange essential travel once your placement is confirmed, and medical clearance is complete.

The course will require the recipient to be in Picton by 11am on Monday 17 November, with a 3pm return to Picton on Friday 21 November.

If your application is shortlisted, you may be contacted to take up a place if another recipient is unable to attend. Please keep an eye on your emails to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Applicants will be notified of their application outcome, whether successful, shortlisted, or unsuccessful. Take your time with your application to give yourself the best chance.

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Please ensure you’re aware of the Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility criteria required below before completing the application:

- Applicant must be a trainee with Connexis for 6 months minimum.
- Applicant cannot have received a previous Connexis Outward Bound scholarship.
- The value of this scholarship covers Outward Bound course fees and essential travel, arranged by Connexis.
- Applications must be endorsed by your employer, who agrees to grant the required leave for you to attend the Outward Bound course, allowing days for travel, where required.
- All applications must be submitted by the submission cut-off date: 22 August (EOD) 2025.
- Applicant information will be confidential.
- If an applicant is successful, in agreeing to attend the course they also agree to share their journey as agreed for media purposes.

Nominated learners must be between 18 - 40 years of age at the time of application.
Accepted participants must complete a medical clearance through a GP as part of the Outward Bound enrolment process.
Accepted participants must be fit enough to walk or run 3.2km in under 25 minutes and be able to complete a full day of activities.

For the full list of Outward Bound guidelines around health, fitness and gear, please visit www.outwardbound.co.nz

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