Applications generally open 1 June and close on 30 June each year. Note: New dates
Below is the list of the scholarships and awards that are currently available this year.
The specific criteria and application deadlines vary, so be sure to check details carefully.
Although we have many scholarships available, they can be categorised into three main groups (click on category name to go to this section).
● ARTS ● EDUCATION ● FAMILY/WHANAU SUPPORT ●
Geyser Community Foundation also offers grants for organisations for Arts and Environmental projects.
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EDUCATION
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Margriet Theron (formerly known as Speech NZ)
Applications open from 1 September 2024 – 30 September 2024
Up to four Scholarships are available to residents in the Rotorua and Taupo District communities for the Associate of Speech NZ examination fees.
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Norman Steele Memorial Scholarship
Applications are open from 1 September 2024 – 31 January 2025
2024 – 2025 Value: $2,500
One scholarship is available to a student who can whakapapa to Te Arawa, and who is studying medicine full-time at one of the two registered Medical Schools in New Zealand. Applicants must have completed one year of full-time study at the Medical School at either Auckland University or Otago University.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Peter, Joan and Kay Dean Reporoa Educational Past Pupils Award
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $5,000
The Peter, Joan and Kay Dean Reporoa Educational Past Pupils Award is for former students of Reporoa College who want to retrain or upskill.
Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Putāruru Veterinary Club Education Scholarship
Applications are open from 1 June 2024 – midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $11,500
Applications are open to full-time students from the South Waikato District who are studying veterinary sciences, agriculture or other disciplines that will benefit farming.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Robert and Jacqueline Mowbray Award
Applications are open from 1 June 2024 – midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $1,200
Applications are open to students of any age, who would not normally have an opportunity to get the most out of their education.
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Rotorua Women’s Club
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $6,000
Gifts from the Rotorua Women’s Club Fund are open to women and women’s groups based within the Rotorua District community who are committed to creating positive change for local women and girls in one of the following areas: Arts, Education, Family Welfare, Health or Sport.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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ARTS
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The Bushman’s Son Award
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $2,500
Applications are now open to talented, emerging artists and writers, residing or having family links in the Bay of Plenty region, including the Rotorua District to study, engage with or participate in visual or written arts (drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, graphics, architecture, writing and poetry).
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Colin & Jenny McDonald Fund
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $1,200
Half the annual award is to assist classical musicians (as a preference but not limited to) of any age to further their studies to gain tertiary, advanced or diploma level qualifications from nationally or internationally recognised bodies, or to assist with the purchase of instruments, music and texts for individuals who are working towards such qualification.
Half the annual award is to assist disabled persons of any age to buy specialist equipment needed to enhance their day to day living, work or education requirements and opportunities.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Michael Pilaar Memorial Music
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $2,000
Four scholarships to the value of $500 each, are available to assist the development of young musicians’ skills.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Rotorua Women’s Club
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $6,000
Gifts from the Rotorua Women’s Club Fund are open to women and women’s groups based within the Rotorua District community who are committed to creating positive change for local women and girls in one of the following areas: Arts, Education, Family Welfare, Health or Sport.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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FAMILY/WHANAU SUPPORT
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Cockburn Fund
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $1,200
Individuals with chronic long-term disability who live in the Taupo District community receive assistance from this Fund. Gifts are made for the provision of specialised disability equipment, including vehicle modifications and associated home modifications, and disability costs which are not covered by the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Colin & Jenny McDonald Fund
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $1,200
Half the annual award is to assist disabled persons of any age to buy specialist equipment needed to enhance their day to day living, work or education requirements and opportunities.
Half the annual award is to assist classical musicians (as a preference but not limited to) of any age to further their studies to gain tertiary, advanced or diploma level qualifications from nationally or internationally recognised bodies, or to assist with the purchase of instruments, music and texts for individuals who are working towards such qualification.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Ngatuku Farms Fund
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $2,000
The Ngatuku Farms Fund provides assistance to individuals (children and adults) who have special needs or who are physically or intellectually disabled, or to an organisation which supports special needs or disabled clients. Applicants must live within the Rotorua District.*
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Ross Bohm Fund
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $1,600
Disabled sportspeople in the Rotorua and Taupo District communities benefit from the Ross Bohm Fund.
Applicants must currently reside in the Rotorua or Taupo District communities.*
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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Rotorua Women’s Club
Applications Open from 1 June 2024 – Midnight 30 June 2024
2024 Value: $6,000
Gifts from the Rotorua Women’s Club Fund are open to women and women’s groups based within the Rotorua District community who are committed to creating positive change for local women and girls in one of the following areas: Arts, Education, Family Welfare, Health or Sport.
» Click here to learn more and apply >>>
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