Grants

The Andrew Norton Scholarship

About

The Andrew Norton Young Leaders Scholarship was established in 2020 in
the loving memory of Very Rev Andrew Norton (1958-2019), past
Moderator, and a creative and innovative leader in the Presbyterian
Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. This fund supports young people in the
Alpine Presbytery in formal leadership formation.

Ask me, one day in the available light, 

“What lies ahead?” 

We’ll go for a walk.

We’ll follow the ridge line track – there and back.

We’ll drink with our eyes.

We’ll speak with our hearts. 

We’ll delight in the clouds. 

Ask me, one day in the available light, 

“What lies ahead?” 

And I’ll ask you, “What lies within?” 

– Poem and Header Image by Andrew Norton

Eligilibility

For leaders under 40 years of age who Alpine Presbytery recognise as being:

  • Innovative
  • Influencers
  • Creative
  • Risk takers
  • Theological thinkers
  • In, or likely to be in, leadership roles in a ministry of Alpine Presbytery 
Areas of Use
  • Study (undergraduate, post-graduate) in areas of innovation, leadership or theology that have potential to inform church and faith formation.
  • Research project expenses in areas of innovation in local church life.
  • Approved conferences, including conference fees and travel expenses exploring innovation in local church life.
  • Artistic development that contributes to the life and worship of the church.
Details
  • A maximum of $3000 is available per annum
  • There may be one or several grants made up to this amount
  • Applications are submitted by 20th December of each year and granted in February the following year
  • Innovative applications are encouraged!  Shine your light!!!
How to Apply

Andrew Norton Grant Application

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Name(Required)
Tell us about your involvement, volunteering, leadership roles, or how you actively participate in your church community.
Share a bit about your background, your journey so far, and the experiences that have shaped who you are today.
What are your future goals, studies, or projects? How will this scholarship help you achieve them?
Tell us how receiving the Andrew Norton Scholarship aligns with your values and the impact you hope to make.

Kaikōkiri Mission Grants

About

Kaikōkiri: A person who advocates or leads.

Kaikōkiri grants were established to enable parishes and ministry leaders to engage with external mission development training.

 

Eligibility

Any parish or congregation in Alpine Presbytery is eligible to apply for a grant.

 

Areas of Use

Grant funding can be used to fund external mission development training. Providers include, but are not limited to:

  • City 2 City
  • 5Q Network/Collective
  • The Being With Programme
  • Laidlaw College’s Center for Church Leadership

 

Details

Parishes or congregations can apply for 50% of the programme costs up to a maximum of $12,000.

It is expected that the other 50% of the cost be covered by the parish. 

Applications can be made at any time.

How to Apply

Kaikōkiri Grant Application

Applicants must be a parish or congregation within Alpine Presbytery.
Contact Person from the Parish(Required)

Training Information

Training Provider(Required)

Describe the training programme and how it will enable your parish or ministry leaders to engage more effectively in mission development.

Cost Information

Tell us the total invoice amount for the training.
Please enter a number less than or equal to 12000.
Applications can be made for up to 50% of the total cost, up to $12,000.
Parish's Financial Commitment(Required)
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