So what's an Impactship?
An Impactship is a one-year scholarship to join Impact100 Whakatipu.
Women granted an Impactship enjoy full supporter benefits and are encouraged to participate in the programme as much as they are able.
This includes opportunities to:
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Meet and learn from current supporters and past grant recipients
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Attend all Impact100 events
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Contribute insights, lived experience, and perspective
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Vote on finalist charities during the final grant allocation
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Be considered for involvement in committees such as Grants or Events
Impactships are about contribution, connection, and shared learning.
All About Impactships:
Why Impactships?
Impactships are designed to ensure diverse voices are represented within Impact100 Whakatipu during each annual grant cycle.
By inviting women from a wide range of backgrounds to take part, we strengthen our collective lens, learn from one another, and make more informed decisions about where our funding can have the greatest impact.
Impactships are about inclusion and about recognising that meaningful contribution takes many forms.
The Selection Process
Impactships are awarded as part of Impact100 Whakatipu’s commitment to inspiring inclusion and diversity among our supporters.
Selection decisions are based on:
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Demonstrated commitment to community contribution
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Willingness to engage and participate
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Ability to attend some scheduled events during the year
All applications are reviewed with care and respect by the Impactship committee.
Who can apply?
Women may nominate themselves for the Impactship programme.
Applicants must be a woman or person who identifies as a woman and who:
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Lives in the Whakatipu Basin
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Has a demonstrated history of community involvement
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Is committed to learning, contributing from their own experience and connections
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Is willing to attend at least some Impact100 events and be part of the Impact100 whānau for the year
Women who are deeply interested in the Impact100 programme but are unable to donate the full $1,000 contribution are encouraged to apply.
‘This is the most community oriented experience I’ve been involved with in Queenstown’
ANIKA - 2025 IMPACTSHIP RECIPIENT
Apply for an Impactship
To apply, please complete the short application form below.
Please note:
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Applications will open in Mid February
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The form cannot be saved and returned to later
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Once submitted, applications are reviewed by the Impactship committee
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Decisions are made in late March
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Successful applicants will be notified by the end of April 2026
If you have any questions, please contact the Impact100 Whakatipu Chair at impact100@45South.org