How to be part of The Adastra Foundation

Before you start the application process, make sure you having the following information:

• Most recent and relevant results, achievements and qualifications
• Short term and long term goals
• 2 References with contact details
• Bank account number
• A short bio (300 words) about yourself.
• A high-resolution action photograph (JPEG).  You should be the main subject of the photo, and the photo should not display any watermarks.
• If you’re under 18 years of age, you’ll need to get your parents/guardians to sign the online application.

Please check to ensure that you meet the criteria before submitting an application.

• Awards are available to athletes and musicians
• Candidates should be between the ages of 16 – 23 in the year of holding the scholarship
• Candidates must be New Zealand citizens
• Candidates must be resident in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region
• Candidates must be representing a Waikato/Bay of Plenty club (if relevant)
• Candidates must not be professional
• For applicants that have received scholarships in past years, consideration is given to previous engagement in the mentoring programme

The 2022 Adastra Scholarship Programme

Includes:

• $1,000 Scholarship
• A 2-Day residential Mentoring Workshop
• Personalised Assistance & Support

* Up to 80 programme places (funding dependent) 

2022 scholarship applications will open on 1st August