The Trust operates and funds the Dillon Scholarship which provides financial assistance to people who have significant disabilities and who will be undertaking tertiary education.
The Dillon Scholarship opens from 1 October to 31 December 2010 to receive applications from students planning to study in the 2011 year.
Link here for an application form.
Who May Apply?
- Students planning to go to or are already at university or polytechnic or other New Zealand based institution recognised by NZQA.
- Students whose home base is within the Bay of Plenty (see map below).
Scholarship Guidelines
- Applications should be made in the year prior to the year of tertiary education.
- The amount of the Scholarship is at the discretion of the Trust, up to $5,000pa for 4 years full-time study. Part-time students may be given a Scholarship for up to 5 years.
- Scholarship funds will be released to successful applications on receipt of all required documents and proof of registration at the tertiary institution of their choice.
- There is no age limit for applicants.
- Scholarship recipients are required to forward a brief progress report or their results to the Trust at mid-year and at the close of each academic year.
- All applications will be assessed by a panel of Trustees. Some applicants may be asked to meet with the panel.
- The Trustees' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
See our links page to view other Scholarship funders.