Paralympics New Zealand

FUNDING & SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Please find below information, links and closing dates on upcoming Funding and Scholarship Opportunities.

Potential Funding Sources in 2012

VARIETY GOLD HEART SCHOLARSHIPS
The Variety Gold Heart Scholarships are awarded to athletes under 18 years of age who have long term goal in sport but are challenged by disability or other circumstances.

Scholarships are worth up to $5,000 each per annum, for a maximum of three years.

For more information and to apply, visit
www.variety.org.nz/news-and-media/2012/2/2141741403/Variety-seeks-bright-sparks-for-scholarships

Applications are now open and close on 31 March 2012.

ADASTRA FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Adastra Foundation awards scholarships to athletes between the ages of 16 and 26 years. Recipients can receive up to $5000 in funding. This scholarship has two funding rounds per year.

Are You
• A leading sportsperson in your discipline?
• Winning national titles in categories well above your age group?
• Already showing potential to be a future World Champion?
• Committed to your chosen sport with clear long term goals?
• Considered an athlete of high potential by your national body?

For more information and to apply, visit www.adastra.org.nz/scholarships.php
The next application deadline is February 2012.

TOYOTA BELIEVE SCHOLARSHIP
Every three months Toyota has a new Believe Scholarship up for grabs. Scholarship recipients are provided with a maximum of $3,000 per scholarship to give them a head start with getting a project (idea, endeavour, sporting goal) off the ground.

For more information and to apply, visit www.believe.co.nz/toyota-believes/scholarships.
The next round is now open!