Grants, Awards & Scholarships
- Old Boys and current Students are eligible to apply for various grants, awards and scholarships that provide financial assistance with further education and other opportunities. 

Dilworth Trust Leavers Support Grants

  Financial assistance may be available to those entering a full-time post-secondary school course of education or training, for up to three years. 

Applications need to be made to the Young Alumni Officer: alumni@dilworth.school.nz

The Ella Burford Award

This award provides financial assistance to Old Boys for those who have completed 2 years of tertiary study or equivalent, if in vocational training or trades.

Link here to the Ella Burford form

Applications close on
20 February 2026.

For any questions please contact the Young Alumni Officer: alumni@dilworth.school.nz

The Sir David Beattie Award

This award is the most prestigious and is awarded to those likely to be doing postgraduate work or further study that is out of the ordinary in terms of cost.

Link to David Beattie Form

Applications close on 
20 February 2026

  For any questions please contact the Young Alumni Officer: alumni@dilworth.school.nz

Centennial Foundation Trust

Financial scholarships for Old Boys and current Students

Benevolent Trust

Support for Old Boys who find themselves in challenging circumstances.

The Roger & Julie France Award for Performing Arts

This award provides financial support to current students or Old Boys (up to ten years after leaving school) who are pursuing a career in the performing arts.

Link to Roger and
Julie France Form

Applications close on
20 February 2026.

  For any questions please contact the Young Alumni Officer: alumni@dilworth.school.nz

The Ian Hart Award

This award provides financial assistance to current students or Old Boys striving to reach elite level in the sporting arena. 

Applications open August 2026
This is awarded at the annual Sports Awards in October. 

If you need any further information, please contact Nicole Jensen, Director of Sport