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) and be intending to reside and study in the Manawatu/Tararua region for the duration of their course of study. (see website for our map).

Bursaries are awarded to secondary school leavers however the Trust will accept applications from students returning from a “gap year” overseas.

Bursaries are reviewed annually and their continuation to the next study year is contingent on satisfactory academic progress and personal standards being maintained.

Applications will only be considered from students entering their first year of tertiary study in 2024

Applications must be at our offices by 5.00pm, Friday, 10 November 2023

Shortlisted Applicants will need to attend an Interview on
Thursday 7th December or Friday 8th December

CENTRAL ENERGY TRUST 2024 SUPREME AWARD

This award will be presented to the outstanding applicant for the 2024 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 2024.

Bursaries are reviewed annually and their continuation to the next study year is contingent on satisfactory academic progress and personal standards being maintained.

Note: The winner of the Central Energy Trust 2024 Supreme Award will not be entitled to the standard Bursary also.