About the Scholarship
The Visa New Zealand Hospitality Scholarship launched in 2023 as a nationwide initiative offering the chance of a lifetime for hospitality workers to propel their career forward with long-term, professional development tailored for their successful future in hospitality.
The 2023 scholarship is being judged by a panel representing the industry, and the winner will be announced in August.
The scholarship is open to all hospitality workers - in the kitchen, on the floor, behind the bar, young professionals working their way into restaurant management, and any other facet of the hospitality and restaurant sector – who are:
residents of New Zealand with the right to work here
aged between 22 years and 35 years (at time of application)
employed and working in the New Zealand restaurant and hospitality industry
have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience in the industry
able to self-nominate or be nominated by a manager or colleague.
The Scholarship Prize
The 2023 Visa New Zealand Hospitality Scholarship winner will win a prize tailored to their career interests, stage, and progression, including:
A five-day work experience placement internationally at a restaurant or hospitality establishment (Including flights and accommodation).
Attendance at an international professional development forum such as Food on the Edge or Tales of the Cocktail (including flights and accommodation).
Professional skills development including a year-long mentorship. The experience will be catered to the Successful Applicant’s area of expertise within the Hospitality Industry.
Access to a Social Media specialist for personal brand development coaching.
Access to virtual business skills training, which includes access to EAP (mental wellbeing support), physical well-being support, career coaching and financial advice.
A trip to Wellington for the 2023 Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship Announcement including flights and accommodation. A trip to Wellington to attend the 2024 Visa Wellington On a Plate Festival, (including flights and accommodation) and potential for involvement in a festival event. The total prize value is NZ$30,000.
