Have a Go Scholarships

It is a sad reality that many New Zealand youth live in families who struggle to put food on the table and a roof over their heads, so the chance to do anything extra like play rugby, or learn the guitar is an impossible dream. Variety Have a Go Scholarships provide young people with the chance to participate in extra-curricular activities. 

These experiences help children to build confidence, learn new skills and develop lasting friendships. We'd love all Kiwi kids to have access to these opportunities.

Variety Have a Go Scholarships provide up to $500 to enable Kiwi kids to ‘have a go’ at an extra-curricular activity. Funds awarded may be used for:

• Sports fees, registration, and gear
• Getting to training, tournaments etc.
• Music lessons and equipment
• Drama/dance tuition
• Extra tuition
• Career trips
• Cultural activities

To qualify, the child must be 10-18 years and in school. They don’t have to be sporting superstars or academic whizz kids – just Kiwi kids who are missing out.

For more information, please contact the Variety office on (09) 520 4111, or email helpkids@variety.org.nz

Alternatively, if you'd like to donate to our Have a Go Scholarship programme, you can do so, here.