Applications for the Central Energy Trust 2025 Academic Bursaries are now open.

The Trust awards approximately 20 bursaries each year. Bursaries are awarded both for academic study and vocational study. Each Bursary will be awarded for up to three years and have a value of up to $4,000, with the period and amount dependent on the type and duration of study. 50% of the bursary is normally paid for the first year of study and the balance in equal instalments over the remaining period of the bursary.

Academic study is defined as an undergraduate degree course at Massey University, UCOL, Te Wanaga O Aotearoa or International Pacific United NZ.

Bursary candidates will be assessed based on a combination of factors including academic record, participation in cultural, sport or community activities, future leadership potential and financial need. A higher weighting on school academic performance will apply to applications for academic bursaries. Bursary payments are made at the beginning of each academic year in February/March.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the bursary must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents, must reside in the Manawatu/Tararua region (the old CentralPower Electricity Trust Area) or have studied and be intending to reside and study in the Manawatu/Tararua region for the duration of their course of study.

The following dates are essential for all applicants. Please ensure this information has been relayed to all students applying for the Academic Bursary.

• Closing date for applications: Friday 8th November 2024

• Interviews of short-listed applicants: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th December 2024

• Presentation for Successful Applicants: February/March 2025

The “Central Energy Trust Supreme Award” will be on offer once again. This award will be presented to the outstanding applicant for the 2025 year. Trustees will consider academic results, leadership skills, sport and community involvement in making their decision. This bursary is to the value of $15,000, $5,000 per year over a period of 3 years. The winner of this award will be announced at the Bursary Presentations in February/March 2025.

See below link to the application form:

https://www.centralenergytrust.org.nz/bursary-application-form