The Science Awards schemes are administered by the Science Award Trust which is based in Christchurch. It was established in 1985. The trust is a voluntary organisation that aims to stimulate student interest in science and technology through participation in a science award scheme.

The Trust membership is:

• Sue Jarvis (Chair)
• Nick Atkins
• Graeme Tinkler (Deputy Chair)
• Pauline Jarvis (Treasurer)
• Annie Bowker
• Deb Scott
• Karen Radovonich (Secretary)
• Angela Devonport
• Glenn Bull