The Scott Fund
Helping youth living with disabilities to enhance their opportunities
Strengthening youth living with disabilities
The Scott Fund is a charitable fund set up under the Will of the late David Henry Scott. The Fund provides educational or vocational assistance to youth under the age of 21 years who live with disabilities and live in the Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne regions.
Who can apply?
We welcome applications from people that meet the criteria as well as from their parents or caregivers. Applications must be supported by letters, reports, or other relevant documentation from health, education, or other agency professionals that are involved in the applicant’s care.
How does the Fund help?
The Board of Trustees supports students at all educational levels in ways that enhance their opportunities.
Support may include:
- Computer hardware and software (Click here to view Policy guidelines)
- Fees for camps, conferences, and training courses
- Eyeglasses
- Exercise and play equipment
Other appropriate intervention programmes, initiatives and equipment that enhance a young person’s learning, development and quality of life
What are the conditions?
The Board requires that applications are made first to government agencies with primary responsibility for health, education, and disability funding. The Board will consider joint funding with another agency. In the case of ongoing support needs, the Board would like to be advised of the effectiveness of the funding provided.
Currently, priority will not be given to funding learning assessments.
All applications must be on the official The Scott Fund Application Form.
Download The Scott Fund Application Form
How are applications handled?
The Board of Trustees meets in February, April, June, August, October, and December to consider applications. A representative may make contact before the meeting if additional information is required.
For more information contact:
The Secretary
The Scott Fund, PO Box 8119, Havelock North 4157
Phone Elma Pienaar on 021 027 73099 or email elma.scott.trust@gmail.com
Granting a childhood
Being born with generalised low muscle tone and very loose ligaments means that supposedly ‘easy’ activities are a challenge. Read how a grant from The Scott Fund helped Alice own all her physical achievements and boosted her development in a non-invasive way.
