Doris Elizabeth Geraldine Swadling Scholarship

Public Trust serves as Trustee of the Estate of Doris Elizabeth Geraldine Swadling. The Trust was established following Miss Swadling's death in 1960, with the residue of the estate held in perpetuity to provide scholarships. The Trust offers two types of scholarships for students residing in the Taranaki Province of New Zealand who are under 21 years of age. Music Scholarships advance musical education by providing assistance to enable students to obtain musical training or education and foster knowledge and appreciation for good music. Preference is given to students from less well-off backgrounds. Note that the Trust no longer provides scholarships specifically for music tuition. Agriculture Scholarships support students who wish to become farmers by providing assistance to obtain further education or training in knowledge and skills useful for farming pursuits. Awards are balanced between career-specific/merit-based criteria and financial need-based considerations.