Bannan Science Award

$5,000 a year, up to three years, for Central Plateau students or those with family ties there studying pure or applied science.

Closes

Applications open 1 September 2026, close midnight 31 January 2027

Who can apply

The funder's page states: “Applications are open for students (including adults) residing or having family links in the Rotorua, Murupara, Galatea, Minginui, Ruatahuna districts.” Applicants “must have completed their secondary school education or who are in their final year of secondary school”, must be studying “Science – Pure or Applied, including (but not limited to) medicine, veterinary, agriculture, forestry, engineering, astronomy, botany, chemistry, zoology, mathematics, physics and seismology”, and must be “New Zealand citizens or permanent residents”.

Residency

Resident in, or with family ties to, the Rotorua and Taupō Districts (including Tūrangi and Mangakino) or the part of the Whakatāne District south of Galatea (Murupara, Minginui, Kaingaroa, Ruatāhuna, Te Whaiti) — the funder's stated geographic boundary. New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.

Study level

Undergraduate

Subjects

Science, All disciplines

Amount

$5,000 a year, normally up to three academic years (extendable to four at the donor's discretion)

Funding route

Scholarship

Applicants

Individuals & whānau, Tauira & researchers

Before you apply

General scholarship, not restricted to Ngāti Whakaue, Te Arawa or Māori applicants — accessible to eligible Māori students within the stated geographic area alongside any other resident. Paid in two instalments (50% in April, balance on satisfactory reporting). Applications go through Geyser Community Foundation's online grants portal (account registration required). Late applications are not accepted.

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Checked 19 September 2026

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