Help available for farming students

Applications are now open to a fund established to support the future of New Zealand’s largest industry. The Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust, administered by Presbyterian Support Central, aims to support future agriculturalists including farmers, horticulturalists and orchardists by helping with the costs of their tertiary studies.

Last year, a total of $110,200 in Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust grants were approved and distributed to 32 students.

Presbyterian Support Central trust administrator Jackie Wierenga said the aim of the Ann Sinclair trust was to support young people who needed a little extra help to be able to study in their chosen agricultural field.

‘‘The trust aims to help students who may need extra assistance due to health or financial concerns, or who would otherwise not readily have access to tertiary study for farming,’’ said Wierenga.

Ann Sinclair Charitable Trust grants can be used to assist with travel, accommodation and education fees for students living or studying at universities, polytechnics and farm training institutes in the Presbyterian Support Central area, including Wellington, Horowhenua, Wairarapa, Manawatu, Whanganui and Taranaki.

Applications close on October 31.

Visit www.psc.org.nz/ann-sinclair for more information or to apply.