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George Powell Trust Scholarship
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Bachelor's Degree, Diploma (Level 5-6), Certificate (Level 1-6) |
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| Value | Scholarships are an annual award of up to $10,000 and are offered for one year only. Successful recipients may apply again in future years. |
| Open date | Wednesday, 1 July 2026 |
| Close date | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
History
Mr George Powell, a farmer, formerly of Karioi in the Whanganui region. Mr Powell passed away on 4 July 1940. His will, dated 9 September 1937, left his estate to be held on trust for the benefit and advantage of children for the time being under the care and control of the Whanganui Orphanage, Whanganui. The Whanganui Orphanage no longer operates as an orphanage. A new granting scheme was sought in the High Court in 2014.
An Order Approving a Scheme under Part II of the Charitable Trusts act 1957 was approved by the High Court on 7 April 2014.
The Trust Fund is held for to support students through the assistance, development and undertaking of agricultural education in New Zealand with preference given to disadvantaged youth from the Wider Whanganui region for education in farming, agriculture or horticulture through theory and/or practical experience.
From 2026, the Trust will expand the funding area and open scholarships to eligible students from the Manawatū‑Whanganui region. Preference will continue to be given to students who reside in Whanganui.
How To Apply
Scholarship applications must be completed via our online granting system, SmartyGrants. A link to this portal can be found here.
Entry requirements
- The scholarship is open to students in their final year of school, and to students who have previously been awarded a scholarship, who reside in the Manawatū‑Whanganui region. Preference will be given to students who reside in the Whanganui region.
- Applicants must be intending to pursue a career in farming, agriculture, or horticulture. Study may be undertaken at a university, an institute of technology, or a private training establishment, including cadetships.
- Study must be undertaken full-time in New Zealand and be NZQA-recognised.
- The scheme provides that preference should be given to disadvantaged youth. Applicants must provide information in their application to support this (for example, health, financial circumstances, geographic remoteness, or family circumstances).
- Academic performance will be considered alongside the other information requested.