This scholarship is administered by the University of Waikato and is not part of the CSNZ performance pathway. CSNZ shares this information to support athletes seeking study-sport opportunities.
Named in honour of New Zealand’s greatest adventurer, the programme educates scholars within the values of Sir Edmund Hillary and supports their growth and excellence in sport, creative and performing arts, academia, and leadership.
Hillary Scholars are supported to pursue their passion while completing their qualification at the University of Waikato, and receive tailored personal development and leadership training throughout their studies.
If you exhibit leadership capabilities, excel academically, and have achieved in sport, or creative or performing arts, you might be eligible to apply for the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship programme.
Who can apply?
Students who excel academically, and in sports or creative performing arts
School leavers who have/or will have achieved an NCEA Level 2 Certificate with Merit or Excellence and University Entrance
School leavers who have/or will have achieved the equivalent to the above in the Cambridge International examinations or the International Baccalaureate examinations
Students intending to study at the University of Waikato at either the Hamilton or Tauranga campus
Students with demonstrated leadership potential
What do you receive?
A scholarship worth up to $10,000 per year for full-time undergraduate enrolment
Personalised academic support
Leading coaches/tutors in your area of sports/arts
Leadership skills and personal development coaching
And more...
How do I apply?
Applications are due by 31 August each year, prior to starting study in March the following year.
You can contact the University's High Performance Student Scholarship Manager to discuss your application.
An Online Application Form is available from the University of Waikato Scholarships website.
Applicants are required to submit a 3-minute video of themselves outlining why they should be a Hillary Scholar and what it would mean to them.
As a number of references are required for the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship we suggest that you give yourself plenty of time to complete the online application process.
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