Bruce Cronin is the Trust Manager.
Five thousand dollar scholarships are being offered to help Bay of Plenty students with disabilities achieve in tertiary study.
The Dillon Scholarship, administered by Bay Trust, has given $1.3 million to students with disabilities since it was first established in 1990. Last year 56 people were given a total of
$105,050 between them to help with their tertiary study.
Trust manager Bruce Cronin said local students with significant, medically-recognised disabilities could apply for up to $5000 each per year for a maximum of four years. There were no age restrictions.
"Dillon Scholarships are designed to help people with a range of mental or physical disabilities. Some people have had head injuries, some are in wheelchairs. Some are awaiting organ transplants. They often face extra costs and challenges that other students don't have to worry about."
The Dillon Scholarship was named after the late Ray Dillon, a former chairman of the Trust Bank Bay of Plenty Board, who supported many community activities and died in 1989.
