WRPPA HARDSHIP GRANT

One of WRPPA’s key goals is to provide professional development and collegial support for our members.  We are aware that some members face tight budgeting constraints that make it difficult, and in many cases, impossible to attend professional learning opportunities.  WRPPA would like to ensure our members who need support are offered an opportunity to attend  Wellington or New Zealand conferences.  These conferences are an important networking and professional development opportunity.  

The WRPPA Executive is offering funding to assist principals who are unable to attend due to hardship/budgeting constraints.  

In 2026 we are offering to fund the following:

• 5 x WRPPA Conference registrations (March)

• 1 x early bird Aotearoa New Zealand-based conference registration

In each case, the cost of registration will be reimbursed to successful applicants upon receipt of an invoice.  In order to be eligible for this fund, you must also have BOT approval to cover any other expenses you may incur. 

Please note, travel to and from each conference and any accommodation required will be the responsibility of the applicant’s school.

Other notes:

• The WRPPA Exec (or a quorum of) will select successful applicants

• Any conflict of interest needs to be declared

• Any WRPPA Exec member applying will be removed from the selection panel

How to apply

We know you are busy, and we are trying to make the application process as simple as possible.  

In order to be eligible for the fund, the principal must be from a school that is a fully paid-up member of WRPPA, with a track record of paying the WRPPA annual subs.  

Successful applicants would be the only person attending these conferences from their schools.  

To apply, please complete this Google Form by Friday, 13 February 2026.

Timeline

Applications close - Friday 13 February 2026

Successful candidates announced - Wednesday 18 February 2026