Progress will be assessed at the conclusion of each quarter, with a view to further development where required.

AXA will appoint a mentor for each of the recipients, with whom they will meet to discuss issues and progress on a regular basis, in addition to scheduled sessions and formal training opportunities.

There will also be an opportunity for the recipients to visit AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Ltd in Melbourne for a two-day workshop to gain an insight into and understanding of the Australian Financial Services market.

Application Criteria
All applicants for the scholarship must meet the following criteria;

• Have been working in the industry for not more than five years, and be under 40 years fo age;
• Must be multi-disciplined across both financial protection, savings and investment products and services;
• Must meet the entry criteria of FPIA or be a current member of FPIA;
• Must be either studying, or planning to commence study in the year of scholarship towards their professional Diploma in Financial Planning qualifications; and
• Must be willing to commit to a year of regular contact and training sessions with AXA and to report their progress as required on a quarterly basis.

Selection Criteria
In addition to being satisfied that the applicant meets all the above criteria, the scholarship selection panel will be looking for the following:

• Motivation to become a leader in the Financial Planning Industry;
• Currently working for a financial planning practice who are supportive of the committments required during the year of the scholarship;and
• Demonstrate potential to contribute in time to the development of the financial planning industry.

To find out more about the scholarship and how to apply visit http://www.axa.co.nz/axanz/axanz.nsf/Content/zFinancialPlanningScholarship