Gold Duke of Edinburgh award
Elise Jansen
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award is a programme of activities that can be undertaken
by anyone aged 14-25 and can take between one to four years to complete. The three levels
are Bronze, Silver and Gold. Students must learn a new skill, do physical recreation and
serve some charity or organisation in our society for a specific amount of time. In addition,
students do two 4-day tramps. To receive a Gold Award is an incredible achievement as it
shows commitment, perseverance, great organisational skills and dedication. It gives me
great pleasure to announce that Elise Janssen has completed the Gold Award this year.
Victoria University
Victoria University Excellence Awards
The following students have been offered a Victoria Excellence Scholarship for study at
Victoria University in 2015. This scholarship is valued at $5,000, and can be put towards
tuition fees or costs at a Victoria Hall of Residence.
Lucy Collins
Helena Douglas-Thomson
Rina Estall
Katie George
Francesca Hermans
Kathryn Hooker
Ellen Kingston
Amelia Law
Jessica Malcolm
Alice Mercep
Maddie Little – Head Girl in 2013
University of Waikato
University of Waikato Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence School Leaver
Scholarship
Emily Reid
This Scholarship is awarded to a student based on their NCEA Level 2 results. This award
has a monetary value of $5,000 for study in 2015.
Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
Nina Wollaston
The purpose of the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is to provide support for students to
achieve a high academic standard in a programme of study at the University of Waikato,
excellence in a sporting code or the creative or performing arts, and to develop leadership
qualities through a tailored leadership and personal development programme. The
Scholarship covers the costs of tuition fees and associated charges for the period required to
complete a chosen course of study.
Otago University
University of Otago Academic Excellence Scholarship
Jessica Stanners
This Scholarship is awarded to students displaying academic excellence.
The value of the scholarship is approximately $30,000 over three years. For the first year of
study at the University of Otago, the scholarship will consist of an accommodation fee waiver
for the full cost of accommodation in a University or University-affiliated Residential College
or, if you will not be staying in a College, $10,000 comprising a tuition fees waiver and a
contribution to general living costs.
Tu Kahika: Foundation Year Health Sciences Scholarship for Maori Students.
Maylene Mikaere
Tu Kahika is an award that supports young Maori students interested in a career in health,
into and through the University of Otago’s Foundation Year health science course and
beyond. This scholarship provides guaranteed accommodation in a University of Otago
Residential College, $5000 towards Residential College costs, Foundation Year tuition fees
paid in full, additional tutorials and academic assistance, a strong support network of Maori
staff and students as well as professional and cultural development.
University of Auckland
University of Auckland Chancellors Award for Top Maori and Pacific Scholars (CATS
Award)
Amelia Mateni
Avary Patutama
This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic ability, cultural
participation in Maori or Pacific Island contexts, all-round ability, leadership potential and the
ability to achieve at a tertiary level. The scholarship covers all tuition and compulsory fees, a
$2500 allowance towards accommodation or travel costs per annum for up to three years
full-time study. The University will also provide academic mentoring during the first year of
study.
University of Auckland Scholarship
Jessica Stanners
This award recognises students with exceptional ability and outstanding achievements. The
Scholarship carries with it payment for tuition and other compulsory fees for the first three
years of an undergraduate programme of study and a monetary award to the value of $2,500
per annum. In addition, the University will also provide academic mentoring during the first
year of study at the University.
Auckland University of Technology
2015 Vice Chancellor's Scholarship from AUT University
Alessandra Tane
This is awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and covers all tuition
fees at Auckland University of Technology for the completion of a chosen degree.
AUT University Significant Student Scholarship for 2014
Katie George
AUT in recognition of its partnership with secondary schools has established undergraduate
scholarships to reward student achievement for academic excellence and contribution to
their school and community. This scholarship covers all tuition fees for a chosen course of
full-time study.
2015 Business and Law Maori High Achiever Scholarship
Stevie Raye Ross
Avary Patutama
The AUT University Business School is committed to providing opportunities for students as
they continue their study at tertiary level and to providing students the opportunity to have an
innovative and contemporary university education. This Scholarship covers the full tuition
fees up to a maximum of 360 points in the Bachelor of Business programme or 480 points in
the Bachelor of Laws programme and compulsory student services fees at AUT University
for three years.
Massey University
Massey University Vice Chancellor’s High Achiever Scholarship (Academic & Arts)
Olivia Lloyd
This Scholarship was established to support new students enrolling at Massey University
with a previous record of high achievement. This scholarship has a monetary value of $3000
for full-time students for one year.
PwC Scholarship
Ellen Kingston
This Scholarship is awarded to a student studying commerce or business in accounting,
economics or finance. This can be a single or conjoint degree. The student has to
demonstrate academic excellence, leadership ability, positive attitude and school or
community involvement. The recipient of the PwC Scholarship receives:
 $7000 towards university fees over the course of your degree
 A PwC staff mentor during the course of your study
 A paid summer internship
 Access to business networks
Robert Ned Covich Award
Elise Janssen
The Robert Ned Covich Trust was established in 1992 following the death of Robert Ned
Covich from Auckland, a professional engineer. In his Will he left sufficient funds to establish
a Charitable Trust to fund Scholarships for students from Catholic Schools in the Auckland
Diocese to study at University. This award is given to a student who has made a real
contribution to the Special Character and wider life of the school, who has demonstrated
academic ability with the skills and motivation to achieve at a tertiary level.