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Dillon Scholarships open today for the Bay of Plenty

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30 Sep, 2018 08:45 PM2 mins to read

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Atalia Vulu is a previous recipient of the Dillon Scholarship. Photo / File
Atalia Vulu is a previous recipient of the Dillon Scholarship. Photo / File

Atalia Vulu is a previous recipient of the Dillon Scholarship. Photo / File

Bay of Plenty students who have a significant physical or intellectual disability can now apply for their share of BayTrust's $100,000 Dillon Scholarship fund to help them undertake tertiary study next year.

The scholarship is now in its 27th year and recognises that students with disabilities often face additional study costs over and above those incurred by their able-bodied peers. There is no age restriction and those eligible may receive up to $5000 per year for a maximum of five years to help them obtain tertiary qualifications.

The Dillon Scholarship was first established in 1990 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Bay Savings Bank, the forerunner of Trust Bank Bay of Plenty.

It was named after the late Ray Dillon, a former chair of the Trust Bank Bay of Plenty Board and former mayor of Tauranga, Chair of the Dillon Scholarship committee, Bill Cleghorn said.

Since its inception, $1.7 million worth of scholarships have been awarded to more than 500 students with significant disabilities.

"The beauty of this scholarship is that the funds can be applied by the student to any costs reasonably associated with their tertiary study.

"The funds awarded to each student is designed to help level the playing field with their fellow students and recognises their achievement in pursuing a tertiary education."

Past recipients have used their Dillon Scholarship money to pay for course fees, books, computers, transport and living costs.

"It reduces the financial pressure and allows them to concentrate on studying rather than having to work part-time job or worrying about how to make ends meet," Cleghorn said.

The Scholarship Committee will consider applications from students whose home base is within the Bay of Plenty, and who are applying to study at university, polytechnic or other New Zealand-based institutions recognised by NZQA or equivalent.

Applications for the Dillon Scholarship open 1 October and will close on 7 December 2018 for the 2019 academic year. Bay of Plenty students who have a medically-recognised significant disability can apply on-line by visiting www.baytrust.org.nz/dillon-scholarship or phoning BayTrust on 0800 654 546.

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