School donations scheme ($150 per student for decile 1–7 schools)
School Donations Scheme
Paid by Ministry of Education · 🇳🇿 New Zealand
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Decile 1-7 state and state-integrated schools have been able to choose to receive a $150 per student, per year payment if they agree not to ask parents and caregivers for donations.
https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/publications/education-circulars/education-circular-202103
A researcher has read this record against the official page.
Verified on 12 August 2026
Source: www.education.govt.nz
Related reading: How to read a grant eligibility rule
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