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Diocese of Auckland
Sabbatical Scholarship Application 2026-2027

Permission to take sabbatical leave must be obtained by applying to the Ministry Educator’s office: contact Sarah Moss. This form is for clergy who have had sabbatical leave approved and are now looking for sabbatical funding.

This form is not to be used to request clergy relief cover; please contact the Ministry Educator regarding this if needed.

Funding awards are subject to committee approvals and funding available. Funding is capped at $10,000 per application.
1.Have you applied for sabbatical leave?
If your answer is no, please close this form and apply now.(Required.)
2.Clergy details(Required.)
3.Contact details(Required.)
4.Sabbatical dates(Required.)
5.Number of weeks(Required.)
6.Proposed sabbatical project/education
Outline your proposed sabbatical project and accompanying budget for this. Attach in a separate document at question 9 if appropriate. Refer to the scholarship handbook for information.
(Required.)
7.Attach an itemised budget, including fees, travel and accommodation/meals. Include an overall total at the end.(Required.)
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8.How much funding do you seek?(Required.)
9.If you have an additional document to upload outlining your proposed sabbatical project please attach it here.
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POST SABBATICAL REPORT

Post sabbatical reporting is directly addressed to the bishop.