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Pacific Student Leaders Program:
Year 12 or 13 students, at the time of your programme dates, from New Zealand (Australian equivalent - Yr 11 & 12) and the Pacific Islands in leadership roles or who have proven leadership potential.
Pacific Emerging Leaders Program:
Any young professional (18 - 23yo), tertiary, business, NGO, community sector from New Zealand, Australia, Pacific Nations.
There's an online application form requiring:
Basic contact information
A 250 word personal statement about your interest and experience in a leadership role(s)
Contact details for a reference who can talk to your leadership experience
One you've submitted your application your space is secure for 7 days, then you must pay your deposit as final confirmation.
Pacific Student Leaders Program:
There are up to 48 spaces total on each course – 40 for New Zealand / Australian students and 8 for students from our host countries in the Pacific Islands.
Pacific Emerging Leaders Program:
There are up to 36 spaces total on each course – 26 for New Zealand / Australian students and 10 for students from our host countries in the Pacific Islands.
Full course costs are listed on the respective program pages.
Additional costs include:
- Your individual international travel insurance (compulsory).
- Getting to/from our international airport of departure/arrival.
- Pre departure transit accommodation costs, if required.
- Local travel SIM card, and spending money, if required.
Yes! We now offer the option to pay your programme fees in weekly / fortnightly / monthly instalments. If you would like to discuss what options are available to you, please contact us.
Please note: full payment must be made 8 weeks prior to the programme departure date.
Paying your course fee
Full payment is required 8 weeks before your course start date. Course fees are in NZ dollars or Australian dollars and are GST exempt. For fundraising ideas head to our fundraising page.
Transfers
Your full course fee may be transferred only once to another course date up to 8 weeks before your original course start date. Transfer requests within 8 Weeks of a course start date will be handled on a case by case basis.
Refunds, participant canceltions & departures policy
Your course fee, less your deposit, is refundable up to eight weeks before your course start date. Deposits are non-refundable except for medical reasons, at which point a verified medical certificate is required within 7 days of cancellation to be eligible for a refund. Deposit refunds for medical reasons will be less any transaction fees incurred. If you cancel within eight weeks of your course starting, your full course fee is not refundable. Cancellations must be received in writing i.e. email. You must contact our travel insurance provider for any claims.
If you depart for any reason, including behaviour, motivation barriers, injury or illness incurred on course, you will not receive a refund. You must contact our travel insurance provider for any claims.
COVID-19 refund policy
If you test positive for COVID-19 during your course, you will be provided an area to isolate if necessary. If your isolation period continues past the return travel date, meaning you can’t travel and require supervised isolation support, you will be charged an extra $200 per night, and any travel change costs. You must contact our travel insurance provider for any claims relating to COVID-19. Please ensure your travel insurance includes COVID-19 cover.
Future Leaders cancellation policy
If something major happens outside our control e.g; natural disaster, international flight departure delays longer than two days, or any other significant operational issue preventing the safe and effective delivery of a program, we might have to cancel the trip.
If we cancel a trip eight weeks or more before departure, full refunds will be paid for any fees paid.
If we cancel a trip within eight weeks before departure, no refunds will be given to students. There are two options; contact your travel insurance provider to claim for all fees paid on the cancelled trip, or transfer your paid fees to another available trip.
Yes, you are responsible for your own domestic flights. New Zealand students typically depart from Auckland airport, while Australian students usually depart from Brisbane, Sydney, or Melbourne. We recommend purchasing flexible domestic flights due to potential changes in international flight schedules, which are beyond our control.
We do not currently have scholarships available, however many of our students like to fundraise to help cover their course costs. Here are a few ideas of how to raise money:
Approach your school: The skills you develop during the programme will help you succeed in your leadership role, so why not approach your Teacher, Careers Advisor, Dean or Principal to see if the school would be able to sponsor you.
Use a crowdfunding website: Set up a Givealittle or PledgeMe webpage. Make sure you spread the word to reach as many people as possible! E.g. ask all your friends and family to share the link on social media.
Contact a community organisation: Try your local RSA, Lions or Rotary Club as they often offer monetary support for courses like this.
Offer your services: You could do small jobs or chores for your family and neighbours in return for a donation. E.g. cleaning, dog-walking, babysitting, weeding or mowing the lawns.
Pacific Emerging Leaders Programme participants can also be sponsored by their employers or other community funds.
For more info see our fundraising page.
For New Zealand/Australian students/participants:
International flights to and from the Pacific Island location
Transport from the airport to the accommodation and back
Basic communal hostel or dorm-style accommodation for the duration of the trip*
All food and drinks during the trip (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks)
All program materials (e.g. for activities and exercises)
Pre trip merch pack
Inclusions for Pacific Island students includes accommodation, food, drinks and programme materials.
*Supervised with separate sleeping arrangements for males and females
For all students:
- Your individual international travel insurance (compulsory).
- Getting to/from our international airport of departure/arrival.
- Pre departure transit accommodation costs, if required.
- Local travel SIM card, and spending money, if required.