Tertiary Education Grants 

 Sir James Fletcher 1st Memorial Trust

On 22 March 1988, the Deeds of the Sir James Fletcher 1^st Memorial Trust were signed. This action again publicly acknowledged the special commitment made by Sir James Fletcher 1st to the Tuwharetoa residents of Onepu and the Pahipoto landowners of the mill site registered in 1953 who were affected by the establishment of the Tasman Mill.

The purpose of this Trust is to provide annual Tertiary Education Grants to encourage the development and personal potential through education for the descendants of these families.

Financial grants made by the Trust are designed to recognise and assist applicants who through their past efforts have demonstrated a potential to progress further in a particular field of endeavour. Grants are restricted to the field of formal tertiary education, but may also recognise special qualities displayed in the cultural, creative arts, self-improvement, or leadership fields. Special grants may be made to those studying for degrees in the fields of sciences, engineering and management.

The Trust is pleased that the original commitment made to the local community has been reinforced and wishes to encourage any person who fits the criteria for eligibility to apply.

Grant applications open each year around August and close end of October.

Check here again in August 2008 for current year application form.