Dillon Scholarship

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 is only open to receive applications between November and December each 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.