The Northern Drivers’ Charitable Trust is now accepting scholarships of up to $3,000 for CTU Union affiliated union members and their family members for 2027.

Applications must be made between 1 October and 20 January 2027.

The value of each Scholarship is dependent on the nature of the training, skill or tertiary study, with a maximum value of $3,000 per individual per year.  Successful applicants must use the Scholarship towards expenses relating to their training, skill or tertiary study (and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Scholarship).

NZPFU members are encouraged to apply if they or their family member meet the eligibility criteria.

Applicants for the Scholarship must:

• Be a financial member of a union affiliated to the NZ Council of Trade Unions for a minimum period of 6 months prior to their application or the spouse or child of a union member.  The NZPFU is affiliated to the NZCTU.
• Complete or arrange the completion of the Confirmation of Financial Union Membership Form (see application form below);
• Be 17 years or over;
• Be a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa;
• Demonstrate desire, determination and ability to succeed in the chosen area of trade, skill or tertiary study; and
• Provide evidence of programme acceptance or satisfaction of programme entry requirements (with evidence of acceptance to follow).

How to apply?

1. Go to Northern Drivers' Charitable Trust to download the forms and all information.
2. Complete the forms including the applicant part of the proof of financial union membership form
3. Email the proof of union financial membership form to wellington@nzpfu.org.nz for us to complete the union section.  We then send the form back to you.
4. You then attach all forms (including the proof of union financial membership form) fully completed and signed to scholarships@driverstrust.org.nz.

The only involvement of the NZPFU is to complete the proof of union financial membership form.  We do not make the application on your behalf or answer any questions as to eligibility or process.

In unity,
Wattie Watson
National Secretary