2026 School Uniform Grants

JR McKENZIE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND  

(Administered by the Rotary Club of Dunedin)  

The JR McKenzie Youth Education Fund has a proud tradition of supporting families  in need of financial assistance, with the purchasing of a school uniform. As such, we  are pleased to invite grant applications from suitable candidates sponsored by Clubs, Organisations or Schools for uniforms for the 2026 school year. The closing date for applications is Friday 5th December 2025. Late applications will be considered  on a case-by-case basis. 

Our criteria allow for applications from those students entering High School, College  and Intermediate for the first time. 

Applications will only be considered for families requiring financial assistance,  and in this regard, it must be signed by an independent sponsor before an  application is returned to us. The sponsor should be an organisation that is  familiar with the applicant’s circumstances (i.e. school, social service agency,  Budget Advisory Service etc). 

Applications outside the above criteria will not be considered.  

Grants must be  for the purchase of basic school clothing and footwear only [excluding roadshoes/runners/stationery/school bags]. This particular aspect will be made  clear on purchase orders to assist retailers and other suppliers. The JR McKenzie Youth Education Trust will not accept responsibility for any other merchandise  purchased.  

Please note if the application is for a uniform for the 2026 school year, applications  will not be considered until after December 5th and purchase orders will be sent to  successful applicants before Xmas 2025.  

If a student has been a previous recipient of a JR McKenzie uniform  grant, they will not be eligible for additional or future uniform grants so this should be considered when applying for a grant for a child entering College or Intermediate.

Parents / Guardians of any unsuccessful applications will also be advised in writing.  

As usual, a random sample of recipient families may be contacted directly by the committee members with the intention of ascertaining their needs to assist us in  future years.  

Application Form can be downloaded  HERE or can be collected from the Dunstan High School Office.

Please ensure applications are properly completed, including the signing of the  application by a sponsor, and forwarded to  [email protected] prior to the  closing date, Friday 5th December 2025.  

On behalf of the JR McKenzie Trust.  J R McKENZIE YOUTH EDUCATION FUND COMMITTEE  

Grant Chirnside  

Chairperson