Major hospo scholarship on offer from Visa

A new hospitality industry scholarship valued at NZD $30,000 is open to candidates across New Zealand and aims to attract more young people into hospitality as a career.

The Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship has been launched by Visa, supported by Visa Wellington on a Plate, and includes a five-day placement at a top international hospitality venue, professional development, a one-year mentorship, business training and future participation in Visa Wellington On a Plate. 

The scholarship is open to hospitality workers who are New Zealand residents, aged between 22 and 35 years of age at the time of their submission, and with a minimum of two years’ experience working in the hospitality industry.

Applications close at 11.59pm NZST on Monday 15 May 2023 and the scholarship winner announcement will be on Thursday 24 August, 2023. 

Visa Wellington On a Plate Festival Director Sarah Meikle says, “The scholarship is a welcome initiative that will help to attract and retain talent within the industry by providing hands-on industry training and ‘money-can’t-buy’ international experience.  

“We know that working in hospitality can teach people so much, from people skills to finance, marketing and more. Whether you’re back or front of house, it’s an industry that can be incredibly rewarding and we are here to encourage that.”

W: For full details visit visawoap.com/visa-wellington-on-a-plate-hospitality-scholarship