Asia New Zealand Foundation launches Student Sports Fund

By providing students the opportunity to extend their experiences in Asia to include cultural activities, they hope to ignite their curiosity to learn more about the country they are visiting and inspire them to share their experiences with fellow students, friends and whānau on returning to New Zealand. The fund is for:

• Secondary school teams
• Tertiary students and teams representing New Zealand and/or their tertiary institution internationally through University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand.

Funding Information

• Funding is designed to support half/full days of cultural activities. Budget up to a maximum of $300 per person and no more than $7000 per team.
• Funding must be used within 12 months of the date of your application.

Costs Covered

• Funding can go towards in-country transportation, tickets, entry fees, food and accommodation (at the discretion of the Foundation).

Eligible Activities

• The following is a list of some suggested activities:
  • Visit a cultural site such as a shrine, museum or gallery
  • Attend a sporting event
  • Attend a festival
  • Participate in a craft-making workshop

Eligibility Criteria

• The Foundation supports students and teams who meet the following criteria:
  • Secondary students/teams
    • School groups travelling to Asia with the key purpose of participating in sport
    • Students must be over the age of 14 years.
  • Tertiary students/teams
    • Students who are representing New Zealand and/or their tertiary institution internationally through University and Tertiary Sports New Zealand endorsed events.
• All applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Application Requirements

• Successful applicants will be required to agree to the standard terms and conditions Asia New Zealand Foundation funding recipients.
• Funding must be used within 12 months of the date of your application.
• Foundation funding recipients are expected to:
  • Provide a 500-600 word article for the Asia New Zealand Foundation website, including photos (to be submitted while undertaking the trip or within two weeks of completion).
  • Submit a report on their experience accounting for how the funding was spent (further details will be provided to successful applicants).
  • Seek opportunities to share their experience on return to New Zealand.
  • Remain engaged with the Asia New Zealand Foundation.
• Applicants must submit reports on any outstanding funds they have received before a new application will be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

For more information, visit Asia New Zealand Foundation.