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The persons being sponsored must be under 26 years old.
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Only individuals may be assisted – Money has never been made available for equipment, property or capital works.
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The applicants need to be resident in the greater Wellington area; ie the geographic area covered by the Wellington Masonic Provincial District prior to the 2000 Grand Lodge restructuring; i.e. current Districts 19 and 21.
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Assistance must be for appropriate activities, such as personal development courses, special education, educational training, sports representation, special seminars and jamborees.
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The Trust provides a contribution towards the cost of an approved activity and not the whole amount. It is expected that the sponsoring Lodge will make a contribution towards the cost and the applicant or their family likewise. The contribution of the applicant may be in the form of fund-raising and similar efforts rather than as a financial contribution per se.
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Wherever possible sponsorship payments will be made directly to the respective activity (eg Outward Bound) or as arranged with the Supporting Lodge.
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It is expected that the recipient of assistance will, wherever possible, give a brief presentation to Brethren after the event. Trustees always appreciate the opportunity to be present on such occasions if circumstances permit.
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Applications must be made by a Lodge is either District 19 (Kapiti-Wellington) or District 21 (Hutt Wairarapa)