Scholarship and other Financial Assistance
APODC offers an annual scholarship of up to $2,000 for deaf child and youth members, who are:
- Attending a secondary school
- A full member of APODC for 2 years or more
- NOT a previous scholarship recipient
If you CAN identify an activity or project that you want to take part in, you are encouraged to apply.
Please Note: APODC relies on grant funding to operate. As such any and all financial support options we offer are subject to funding availability.
Examples of projects and activities that you could apply for:
- Attending a training course
- Attending a conference, camp or exchange (local, national or international)
- Being part of a sports team
- Participating in music, art, or drama
- Paid membership of APODC
Download the Application Form below.
EXCLUSIONS: The scholarship does not cover the purchase of equipment, however our parent body, Deaf Children New Zealand, Tamariki Turi o Aotearoa, has an Assistive Devices Subsidy which may be of help (see DCNZ section below).
Nick's Spain Report
Hola! My name is Nick Bodman. I am 14 years old and in year 10. Because I have taken Spanish as a subject for the last two years, I had the opportunity to go to Spain for two weeks with my school in April.
I went with 12 other students and two teachers. Thanks to APODC I got a scholarship towards the trip. This helped me a lot as the trip was quite expensive.
We went to many amazing places such as Madrid, Toledo and Seville. It was truly an experience of a lifetime.
We stayed in homestays with families who did not speak English, so I had to use a sort of sign language to communicate with them as well as using my Spanish skills. Similar to deaf people who have to use sign-language. Sign Language is used everywhere!
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance via Deaf Children New Zealand/Tamariki turi o Aotearoa
Deaf Children NZ (DCNZ) is our parent body. The organisation has its own membership form, and it is quick and free to sign up via: deafchildren.org.nz/about-us/form-2/
DCNZ can provide financial assistance to members of local parent groups for the purposes shown below (info taken directly from DCNZ website)
Often technology makes life for deaf and hearing impaired children a little easier. Deaf Children New Zealand, can assist with a small grant towards a device, such as a vibrating alarm clock, flashing fire alarm, cell phone, etc.
Often technology makes life for deaf and hearing impaired children a little easier. Deaf Children New Zealand, can assist with a small grant towards a device, such as a vibrating alarm clock, flashing fire alarm, cell phone, etc.
The John and Betty Rose Scholarship is for post-secondary students looking to study at a Tertiary centre in New Zealand. DCNZ grants two scholarships per year of $1,000 towards Tertiary fees.
Each year DCNZ recognises the top achievers throughout New Zealand with awards from Year 9 to Year 13. The winners receive DCNZ trophies to keep for the year, along with medals and a cheque for them to keep. The awards take into account the effort of the applicants, their achievements, and their attitude.
For extra-ordinary situations, DCNZ is able to provide grants to assist individuals or Member Groups with things not covered in our other assistance, such as competitions or events.
Please note; for all our financial assistance, families MUST be financial members of an affiliated parent group. For information on your local parent group, or for any other information on our financial assistance, please contact us.
Financial Assistance via Variety the Children’s Charity
Variety has a large number of financial assistance options available to support disadvantaged children throughout New Zealand.
You can contact Variety to discuss whether you qualify for assistance
P: +64 9 520 4111
E: helpkids@variety.org.nz
If your child is between 4 and a half, and 15yrs old, and you’d like help with things like uniforms, school expenses, clothing, shoes, bedding, and healthcare costs.
Variety Kiwi Kid Sponsorship – apply online click here for a video to show you how OR Download a form here.
Variety grants assist New Zealand children aged 0-18 years achieve their full potential despite financial or medical hardship. Grant applications are reviewed multiple times per year. OR Download a form here.
Find out more here…
Do you dream of playing rugby, or netball, or learning the guitar? Or maybe you need extra tuition to get into university or other training? These things all cost money, and if these things are out of reach for your family, then Variety – the Children’s Charity may be able to help.
Variety Gold Heart Scholarships support young people with an existing talent, who are disadvantaged financially or otherwise or living with an illness or disability to follow their dreams.
Applications for 2019 will open on Friday 01 February 2019 and will close on Friday 29 March 2019.
For extra-ordinary situations, DCNZ is able to provide grants to assist individuals or Member Groups with things not covered in our other assistance, such as competitions or events.
Please note; for all our financial assistance, families MUST be financial members of an affiliated parent group. For information on your local parent group, or for any other information on our financial assistance, please contact us.
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