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About Breakout

Access funding information on awards, scholarships and grants for school, study, research or professional development.

Use at a library or enter your library card & PIN

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Key features

BreakOut is New Zealand's primary source of funding information with details for over 3500 funding schemes. The funding may be for:

  • Attending school;
  • Tertiary education;
  • Art and sports activities;
  • Professional and personal development.

Funding contributions come from universities, professional institutions, government agencies, diplomatic embassies and philanthropic trusts.

More information

This resource will give you the best matches of scholarships, awards and grants you are eligible for in terms of criteria, level of study and discipline along with closing dates, application requirements and contact details. BreakOut includes opportunities for everyone, including individuals with disabilities, from ethnic minorities, from remote areas, or students experiencing financial hardship.

Christchurch City Libraries also offers access to other resources for those seeking funding:

  • FundView: information on funding for community groups from a variety of sources;
  • Corporate Citizen: directory of New Zealand businesses committed to building relationships with community and voluntary organizations;
  • Funding websites.