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Exciting opportunity for Wāhine Farmers!
The Luna Foundation has selected Dairy Women’s Network as the recipient of two scholarships for two of our wāhine farming members to attend the Outward Bound eight-day Discovery Masters course in May 2025!
ABOUT THE COURSE
Discovery Masters is the short, sharp Outward Bound experience of high energy with little downtime but still perfectly balanced for those looking for physical challenge and seeking a reflective experience. Over the eight-day programme, you’ll take on bush, water and height activities, utilising the bush, mountains and waterways of the Marlborough Sounds.
Take this unique opportunity to step away from work, technology and family commitments, and work on discovering yourself and your values.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Luna Foundation scholarships will cover the full course fee plus travel assistance (up to $700) to get to Picton for the course start and return travel home. Any cost of travel above $700 will be at the participant’s expense.
Each scholarship is valued at over $4,000.
CRITERIA
The successful applicants will be:
- One person from the North Island and one person from the South Island
- 25 years old and above
- Medically screened prior to confirmation of enrolment. The cost of a doctor’s appointment to get our medical form completed will be at the participant’s expense.
To ensure acceptance to the course, please read the participant guidelines prior to applying.
If you have any questions or concerns about the medical screening – please get in contact.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a short video or presentation telling us:
- Your Name
- Where you farm (Town/Region)
- What is your role on farm or in your farming business
- Why would you benefit from going on Discovery Masters
- How the course will help you to discover yourself
Please submit your video or presentation to awards@dwn.org.nz by Friday 31, January 2025.
