Education Grants

» Tertiary Study Grants

Anyone with Cystic Fibrosis in New Zealand who is doing tertiary study can apply for financial assistance. Tertiary Study Grants are funded by the Association and are awarded each year to assist students with their expenses. Application forms are available from the National Office, P.O.Box 8241, Christchurch, or by clicking on the link below. The main 'round' of applications closes 28 February each year, but to provide for those wishing to start a course of study at some time later in the year, applications will be accepted at any time.

 Tertiary Study Grant Form (88.56 KB) 

» Mark Ashford Memorial Scholarship

The Mark Ashford Memorial Scholarship is the premier study award, and is worth $3000 to the recipient. All study grant applications made for the main 'round', ie. received by 28 February each year, are considered for the scholarship as well as external applications from young people with CF who are currently studying but who have gained financial assistance from elsewhere (eg WINZ Study Grants). People who fall into the latter category should contact the National Office, in the first instance for an application form and to check on eligibility or you can download the form below, if you wish to apply ONLY for this scholarship and NOT for a tertiary grant. 

 Mark Ashford Application Form (72.13 KB) 

The award is funded by Winstone Wallboards, the successor to the Fletcher Challenge company where Mark worked as a valued employee for 7 years. The recipient will be selected from all grant applicants and will be chosen by Mrs Kathryn Ashford, the General Manager of Duroid Limited and the Administration & Support Manager of the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand.