We support the community through both grants and scholarships.

Grant applications

Grant applications submitted to The Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust will be considered where funding is being sought towards:

  • Cost of hearing aids.

  • Extra costs associated with education/tuition for the hard of hearing.

  • Specialized equipment for the Deaf.

  • Assistance for hearing impaired children to attend special support days.

  • Ongoing ear health and care needs.

  • Other equipment and devices to assist with communication.

  • Information and awareness programs

All grant applications are means tested.

Scholarship Applications

The Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust has a scholarship fund to specifically benefit the hard of hearing or Deaf people within our area. Dependent on applications received, this may be given solely to one recipient or shared amongst a number of recipients.

Applicants:

  • Can be adults, youth hearing impaired, Deaf or hearing individuals.

  • Must be New Zealand permanent residents.

  • Must be living in the Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa area and their study must benefit those in this area.

  • Must have a proven interest level in the study to be undertaken.

Conditions of Application:

  • Study can be undertaken in New Zealand or overseas.

  • Study can be at university, polytechnic, by correspondence or a professional development course.

  • The scholarship will cover part costs, may be divided among worthy applicants, and applicants can re-apply yearly.

  • Scholarships granted will be specifically for fees and materials and will be paid to the supplier direct.

  • If the applicant does not complete the study they received the scholarship for, the grant must be repaid to the Trust.

  • Scholarship applications close on 31st October each year.

 

Apply for A Grant

To submit a grant application request, please click on Grant Application Form, print the form, complete the details, sign where indicated, and forward it to us together with the supporting documentation specified on page one of the form.

 

Apply for a scholarship

To submit a scholarship application request, please click on the Scholarship Application Form, print that form, complete the details, sign where indicated, and forward it to us together with the supporting documentation requested in the form.

 

Please email your completed grant or scholarship application forms and supporting to:

info@bluelagoonhearingtrust.co.nz

Alternatively, you may post to:

Blue Lagoon Hearing Trust,
P O Box 8354,
Cherrywood, Tauranga 3145