Variety - The Childrens Charity - Variety Gold Heart Scholarship Fund

The 22 2010 Variety Gold Heart Scholarship recipients have been selected. You can read more about these inspiring recipients here

Throughout the country, Variety – The Children’s Charity is helping Kiwi kids strive for their dreams with Variety Gold Heart Scholarships.

22 talented Kiwi kids with dreams in fields as varied as table tennis, gymnastics and veterinary science have been selected as recipients of the 2010 Variety Gold Heart Scholarship, now in its fourth year.

“We have roller-skaters, swimmers, wheelchair rugby players, academics and artists – their determination and ability is an inspiration to us all,” said Lorraine Taylor, CEO of Variety – The Children’s Charity. Lorraine Taylor WS[1]

The scholarship provides the recipients with financial support of up to $5,000 and matches them with a mentor to help them achieve their life goals in music, the arts, education or sport.

“The mentor relationship is a unique aspect of the scholarship programme and is designed to encourage and support them throughout the year.

The Variety Gold Heart Scholarship Programme makes available a maximum of $5,000 per annum for up to three years to help children with special needs fulfill their dreams. This could include assisting with tuition fees, personal development, coaching, and the purchase of training equipment, travel or accommodation.

“Over the past four years, Variety has funded 72 scholarships and we are aware that there are many more Kiwi children who are deserving of a Variety Gold Heart Scholarship,” concluded Taylor.

Applications for 2011 Scholarships will open towards the end of 2010.

For the third year, CMC Markets will fund six scholarships and Ansvar Insurance is funding one scholarship for the second year.

Thank you also to SKYCITY Auckland Community Trust (two scholarships), AMP Capital (one), the George Denton Trust (one) and the Estate of George Sevicke Jones (one) as funders of scholarships.