Funding to help your athletic career. Find scholarship opportunities from the BayTrust and Acorn Foundation.
Christine Tustain Sports Award - now open
This award is to recognise the sporting talent found within the Western Bay of Plenty amongst our junior athletes and is designed to assist high achieving young athletes with further development and/or pathways to achieve their goals in international competitions.
Applications for the Acorn Foundation Christine Tustain Sports Award close Sunday 4 May 2025.
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Christine Tustain Sports Award Criteria
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The Mickell Scholarship
The Mickell Scholarship was established following a bequest from John Mickell to BayTrust. Its purpose is to support athletes and teams in the Bay of Plenty by providing financial assistance for travel to regional, national, and international competitions.
Next round: Opens 1 Jun – Closes 30 Jun; Results 31 Jul
Funding Structure & Eligibility
The scholarship is open to young athletes (aged 16-23) and teams competing to represent the Bay of Plenty. Applicants must be endorsed by their Regional or National Sporting Organisation (RSO/NSO) and meet specific residency and geographical criteria.
Scholarship Values
Individual Athletes: Up to $750 per scholarship
Teams: Up to $1,250 per scholarship
Each region (Eastern, Central, Western Bay of Plenty) has a total pool of $3,000 for individuals and $5,000 for teams.
Eligible Costs
- Vehicle hire
- Fuel and transport costs
- Airfares
Note: Uniforms, food, accommodation, and volunteer costs are not eligible for funding.
How to Apply
Check back in June 2025 when the scholarship opens.
Acorn Foundation Athlete Scholarships 2024/2025
Sport Bay of Plenty is proud to partner with the Acorn Foundation to recognise the sporting talent of our junior athletes found in the Western Bay of Plenty. The scholarships are designed to assist high achieving athletes in their development and international competition.