Transpower NZ/Rural Communities Trust
Tertiary Education Grants  for Rural Youth

Background

In order to qualify for a grant, a student must meet the criteria of being RURAL based on the Trust's definition.  The student should have determined specifically what qualification they are seeking. Preference may apply for anyone studying Electrical Engineering.

Eligibility

A student who is :

•  is RURAL ( The Rural Communities Trust define RURAL as a town or district of less than 2000 people, or slightly larger, if there is no industry, or a rural district)
• has a proven academic ability
• has demonstrated commitment to study
• has set definite goals to achieve
• manages to successfully balance study with sport or recreation
• has special circumstances
• is preferably a second or third year student

Value

Various

Closing Date

31 January

Forms

	Application Form
	Criteria

More Information

Telephone: 0800 327 646, Email: ruralcommunitiestrust@fedfarm.org.nz