Pirihima Whānau Trust (Papamoa A14) Education Grant is available only to beneficial owners as per the latest list of owners from the Māori Land Court, or registered beneficiaries of a Whānau Trust.
Applicants must be participating in, enrolled in, or contributing to an approved education activity/event.
You must attach the following to your completed application form:
If you are a beneficiary of a Whānau Trust, please complete the bottom section of this form. Beneficiaries must be endorsed by a responsible trustee of the Whānau Trust.
Education: University: $500
Secondary - Hardship Grant - School Fees & Stationary: $300
Primary - School Fees & Stationary: $200
To be eligible, all applicants must fulfil the following criteria: - Grants are only available to registered beneficiaries or direct descendants of a registered beneficiary - Grants are available all year round or until available funds are expended - Applications are limited to one per person per financial year (1 April-31 March)
Education Grant procedure: 1. Grants are decided monthly, and beneficiaries may apply on an annual basis. 2. Applicants must forward a completed Grant Application Form to the Trust Secretary for checking and approval by the Trustees 3. Incomplete forms will not be considered. 4. Applications are considered at the bi-monthly Board Meetings. Applicants should receive a response within 5 working days of the decision. 5. On approval, payments will be credited to the applicant’s bank account in a timely manner. 6. Applicants may be required to attend a future meeting of the Trust to present back to the Trustees/shareholders about how the grant supported them.