George Powell Trust
Applicants should carefully consider the criteria, which may vary from time to time.
Public Trust (the Trustee) is the Trustee of the George Powell Trust. The Trust was established through the Estate of George Powell who passed away on 30 April 2003. An Order Approving a Scheme under Part II of the Charitable Trusts Act, 1957 was approved by the High Court on 7 April 2014.
Applicants should carefully consider the criteria which may be varied from time to time.
Who is eligible: Two scholarships are offered to students of High Schools in the wider Wanganui region to provide assistance for the undertaking of education in the fields of farming, agricultural and horticultural in New Zealand. Preference will be given to disadvantaged youth, whether it be disability, economic, geographic remoteness, or upbringing/family circumstances.
How much funding is available: The value of each scholarship is up to $10,000 per annum for up to 3 years.
What can a scholarship be used for: Scholarships can be applied towards your Student Loan, Tertiary Fees (including course fees and Halls of Residence fees) or other expenses relating to your study (including Laptop, Stationary, travel expenses etc.). If purchasing equipment, it is the preference of the Trustee to have payments made to a provider rather than an individual.
Eligibility:
Applications are open to pupils who meet the following criteria and conditions.
Please note
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
Important dates
Late applications will not be accepted.
Any questions should be directed to funding@publictrust.co.nz
IMPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online.
Step 1: Determine eligibility
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