Funds and Grants
We have various funds and grants available to apply for throughout the year. Each fund and grant have a different closing date, amount, and eligibility criteria. You can see more grants by clicking the ‘older posts’ button in the bottom lefthand corner, or by searching specific grants.
Ruby Stokes Grant
Opens 18 May 2026 to 1 July 2026
This fund aims to give people the opportunity to extend their education or training in order to improve their level of skills. Specifically those in smaller towns and rural areas on the West Coast of the South Island.
Korokipo Branch Agricultural & Horticultural Tertiary Bursary
Open 4 December 2025 to 15 January 2026
This fund aims to encourage residents of Hawke’s Bay to undertake further education or training in land-based courses, either through university or polytechnic institutes.
Bursary recipients will ideally seek employment in the Hawke’s Bay area to ensure that the benefits of their learning can be passed on to the Hawke’s Bay community and its industries. Read more to see if you are eligibile.
Textbook Bursary
Open 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026
This fund aims to assist tertiary students with purchase of resources and materials, including software. Read more to find out if you are eligible.
Tertiary Bursary
Open 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026
This fund aims to assist tertiary students with their course costs. Read more to find out if you are eligible.
Miss Harris Tertiary Nursing Bursary
Opens 18 May 2026 to 1 July 2026
This fund aims to offer people the opportunity to extend their education, specifically in nursing related courses of study. Read more to see if you are eligible.
Education Fund
Opens 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026
This fund aims to assist those aged 25 and over who wish to further their skills, training or education. Read more to see if you are eligible.
Diamond Jubilee Agricultural Tertiary Bursary
Opens 18 February 2026 to 1 March 2026
This fund aims to assist students undertaking a full-time course of at least one year in an agricultural subject. This includes related studies such as horticulture, veterinary, bee keeping, aqua farming and viticulture. Read more to see if you are eligible.