Adastra is delighted to offer Scholarships to extraordinary young athletes and performing artists (dancers and musicians), from Waikato and Bay of Plenty, striving for success on the national and international stage. Our programme includes a cash bursary and personal development workshop, specifically designed for young adults aiming to be the best they can be – on and off their stage.

Up to 75 Scholars are supported each year, meeting specific criteria and performance standards given below.

Bursaries are typically $1,000 to assist with performance-related costs. The personal development workshop is an authentic, informative, inspirational and FUN experience immersed for 2 days at the Podium Lodge and Avantidrome in Cambridge.

Adastra is grateful to be supported in this regard by Grassroots Trust, The Lion Foundation, TECT and The Brian Perry Charitable Trust.

Supplementary Scholarships

For 2021, Adastra is delighted to have two supplementary Scholarship funds available.

• The AFFCO Adastra Scholarships are gratefully supported by AFFCO New Zealand Limited, one of New Zealand’s leading meat companies, based in Waikato and striving for all important high quality by ensuring strong relationships and continuous development. Along with the personal development workshop, AFFCO Adastra Scholarships of typically $5,000 will be awarded to 8 or more young athletes representing New Zealand and ideally with a connection to the farming industry.
• The Tanner Adastra Scholarships are gratefully supported by Jon and Sue Tanner, outstanding patrons of Waikato and Bay of Plenty sport and performing arts, and champions of young adults’ opportunity. Hailing from Waikato, they are generous with their time, money and energy to help others develop their skills, and reach the highest level, without leaving home. Along with the personal development workshop, Tanner Adastra Scholarships of typically $2,000 will be awarded to around 5 young hockey players or performing artists (dancers and musicians) with additional financial need.

In each case, the Supplementary Scholarships will be awarded by the Adastra Trustees after the standard application process (i.e. no further specific application required), with assistance from AFFCO and the Tanner Family, respectively.

The Supplementary Scholarships come with standard Adastra reporting requirements, plus further responsibilities to the patrons, such as reasonable personal appearances and performance updates.

Athletes

Are you:

• A leading sportsperson in your discipline?
• Winning national titles in categories well above your age group?
• Demonstrating outstanding dedication and positive attitude towards achieving goals?
• Committed to your chosen sport with clear long term goals