The fund aims to:
Give assistance to applicants aged 25 years and over, who seek to extend their education or training in areas of study that will be of benefit rural communities.
This includes subjects such as midwifery, agriculture and horticulture.
The following must be included with the application:
NZ citizens, 25 years +
Course of study must be of benefit to rural communities, at an approved tertiary institution, long- or short-course eligible.
Study must be undertaken at an approved tertiary institution.
Any long or short course of study is eligible.
Character reference from a responsible citizen (non-family member), from someone who is known to the applicant
This grant is closed and reopens in September 2027.
This is a $600, one year grant.