Representatives from BOP Cricket, BOP Rugby, The Music Shed and local high schools were also in attendance.
The programme has been running in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions since 2007.
Scholarship recipient Lachlan Haycock says the support and mentoring has been vital, helping him reach his triathlon goals.
"It is pretty hard to get the funding to travel, train and race."
The Adastra Foundation has given out over $2.5 million of support since it was established, with $25,000 supporting promising elite athletes and performers in Tauranga and the Western Bay this year.
Funders include the Grassroots Trust, The Lion Foundation, Perry group and Affco.
Applications for 2021 scholarships open next month.