The Pātea Centennial Bursary is a reserve-based fund with interest earned being available for allocation. The fund is provided to individuals from the Pātea Ward seeking to study part-time or full-time.
Funding is available to eligible applicants for the first four years of their tertiary study. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Have normally been a resident of the Pātea ward, South Taranaki, for the previous two years prior to applying to study or attending tertiary study.
- Be over the age of 15 years.
- Be engaging in full or part-time study.
- Attend an interview (either in person, or via video conference) when required, unless prevented by serious injury or illness.
The following supporting documentation is required to accompany an application for the Pātea Centennial Bursary:
- A letter of application, outlining future aims and education to be undertaken.
- A birth certificate (for first time applicants only).
- Current character references from a Justice of the Peace or other well-known resident of the Pātea ward.
- Full details of other bursaries or scholarships applied for or received.
- A verified bank account number and name.
Recipients are required to provide at least one progress report, in writing, throughout the year.
There is one round of Pātea Centennial Bursary Funding per year, in November.
