Over $62,000 Of Scholarships to Help Kiwi Kids

Variety Distributes Over $62,000 Of Scholarships to Help Kiwi Kids Achieve Their Dreams
Variety – The Children’s Charity is proud to help 16 talented Kiwi kids reach their full potential with a 2013 Variety Gold Heart Scholarship. This year we welcome seven new Gold Heart Scholars who excel in a range of areas; including BMX riding, basketball, rhythmic dance and Paralympic swimming!

Gold Heart Scholarships form part of Variety’s Future Kiwi Kids programme which supports young people who excel in the arts, sports or education. This scholarship provides financial support of up to $5,000 and matches scholars with a mentor to help them achieve their goals. Last year, thirteen – year –old Natasha Boon, a promising young dancer, was mentored by acclaimed dancer Nerida Cortese.

“Being a Gold Heart Scholar enabled me to help turn my dreams and goals for the future into a reality,” said Natasha. Always remember - never give up on your dreams.”

This year Variety is distributing over $62,000 in Gold Heart Scholarships to 16 talented Kiwi kids across the country.

Variety – The Children’s Charity is proud to support the following Kiwi kids…

For more information on Variety’s 2013 Gold Heart Scholars, please see the attached document.

About Gold Heart Scholarships
Gold Heart Scholarships are available for up to three years to help Kiwi kids who are physically or financially challenged to fulfil their dreams. This could include assisting with tuition fees, personal development, coaching, and the purchase of training equipment, travel or accommodation.
Variety – The Children’s Charity would like to thank CMC Markets, who have funded six scholarships this year, and Contours Gym Greenlane, FORD, and Westfield Manukau, who all sponsor Gold Heart Scholars.

About Variety
Variety - The Children's Charity levels the playing field for disadvantaged Kiwi kids. Every year we help over 10,000 local children - we meet their unmet health and education needs providing them with brighter futures.
We work alongside schools, agencies and the government, tackling child poverty so the Kiwi kids who urgently need our life-changing assistance are set up to reach their full potential in life.

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