CET Bursary Application

Central Energy Trust have partnered with Talent Central to award Vocational and Academic Bursaries. Talent Central is an agency that works to provide pathways for students to become ‘work ready’ potential employees and / or enter higher education. Bursaries are awarded both for academic and vocational study.

Bursary candidates will be assessed based on a combination of factors including academic record, participation in cultural, sport or community activities, future leadership potential and financial need. A higher weighting on school academic performance will apply to applications for academic bursaries. Bursary payments are made at the beginning of each academic year in February/March.

To apply for a CET Bursary, applicants must:

Be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Reside within the Manawatū / Tararua region. See the region
Meet the entry requirements for the selected programme.
Submit all required supporting documentation.

Submit your application!

Applications close on 30 Sept 2026.

Vocation Bursaries are for up to three years and have a value of up to $4,000. 50% of the bursary is normally paid for the first year and the remaining in the following year subject to completing the requirements when the Bursary is awarded.

Applications close on 6 Nov 2026.

Academic Bursaries are for up to three years and have a value of up to $8,000, with the period and amount dependent on the type and duration of study. 50% of the bursary is normally paid for the first year of study and the balance in equal instalments over the remaining period of the bursary.

Before you apply, please make sure to prepare the following:

A recent photo of you
A copy of your Birth Certificate or Residency Status
Your NZQA Record of Achievement
A current CV / Resume (for vocational bursary applications)
Your Bank Account Details
References from both the school and/or employer are required