Grants and scholarships

Old Boys are eligible to apply for various grants and scholarships that provide financial assistance with further education.

1. Dilworth Trust Board 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 Alumni Officer: alumni@dilworth.school.nz

2. Ella Burford Award

This award provides financial assistance to Old Boys for tertiary study in their third year or beyond, or for vocational training. 

Applications are now open for this Award. Applications close at 5.00pm, 24 February 2023.  Successful recipients will be announced at Founders' Day on Friday 17 March 2023.

Submit an online application.

3. The Sir David S Beattie Award

This award provides financial assistance to Old Boys involved in post-graduate work, for tertiary study or to support a specific community project. 

Applications are now open for this Award. Applications close at 5.00pm, 24 February 2023.  Successful recipients will be announced at Founders' Day on Friday 17 March 2023.

Submit an online application.

4. The Roger & Julie France Award for Performing Arts

This award provides financial support to students or Old Boys (up to two years out of school) who are striving for a career in the performing arts.

Applications are now open for this Award. Applications close at 5.00pm, 24 February 2023.  Successful recipients will be announced at Founders' Day on Friday 17 March 2023.

Submit an online application.

5. 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 need to be made in September each year and successful recipients are announced the same month.