The Barrington Miller Educational Trust Fund No.1

History

Mr William Barrington Miller lived in Gisborne for most of his life. He stated that this was the best and happiest part of his life and that he owes a great deal to the people of Gisborne and the surrounding districts for the kindness, help, support and encouragement he received during his time there.

Because of this, he established an Educational Trust to provide financial assistance to boys desiring to further their education after High School.

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Trust purpose

The purpose of the Trust is to provide financial assistance to boys of good character, living in Gisborne and the surrounding districts, who have done well at school and who wish to pursue some ‘higher form of education’.

The definition of ‘higher form of education’ is to be taken in as broad, liberal and inclusive sense as possible and could include the following:

  • Any professional development in a trade or commerce (for example); and

  • Training as an artisan or mechanic; and

  • Education at a New Zealand University or other accepted tertiary education provider.

For the purposes of this Trust, the grants will be open to those boys attending High School in the area governed by the Gisborne District Council as shown in the attached map.

Scholarship Criteria

The boys selected shall have been born in New Zealand and have resided in the Gisborne District for a period of not less than ten (10) years.

Applications

The dates of the next grant round are to be confirmed.

Scholarship applications must be completed via our online granting system and paper applications will not be accepted.