AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY

HIGH PERFORMANCE SUPPORT PROGRAMME



If you’re a young sportsperson or performing artist from the Waikato or Bay of Plenty who is ready to dare to rise and pursue excellence, Adastra could be part of your journey.

Our scholarships combine financial support with mentoring and personal development.

We back young people who are disciplined, committed and prepared to put in the work and who want to be part of a community striving for high performance.

EACH SCHOLARSHIP INCLUDES:

  • Up to $2,000 per recipient
  • Performance development workshops
  • Personal development mentoring

WHO CAN APPLY

TO BE ELIGIBLE YOU MUST

  • Be a New Zealand citizen
  • Live in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty region
  • Be aged 16–19 years (and at least 16 as at 1 January in the scholarship year)
  • Demonstrate a genuine need for funding support
  • Represent a Waikato or Bay of Plenty club or organisation (if relevant)
  • Not generally hold another scholarship that provides both cash and a personal development programme

Previous recipients may reapply. Engagement in the Adastra programme will be considered.

For leading young sportspeople striving to compete at the highest levels.

YOU MAY BE

  • Competing successfully at regional or national level
  • Recognised as a leading sportsperson in your discipline
  • Demonstrating outstanding dedication and work ethic
  • Committed to clear long-term goals in your sport

We look for talent backed by resilience, discipline and drive.

Canoe Slalom Recipients

2026

Tess Pateman

2025

2024

Ben Pilbrow

2022

Kahlia Cullwick

Michel Uhl