Fund Details
Dr John Innes Scholarship (School-Leaver Scholarship)
Award Amount
$5,000 per annum for up to four years

Description:

This scholarship encourages and supports students from Te Kāreti Kōhine o Wairau | Marlborough Girls’ College and Te Kāreti Taitama o Wairau | Marlborough Boys’ College to study at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $5,000 per annum for up to four years

Level of Study: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August

Tenure: Three years. Recipients in a four-year undergraduate programme or intending to enrol in a post-graduate programme may apply for a fourth year of tenure.

Number Available Annually: Two (one for each college)

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time enrolment in a degree programme at the University.

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable

Special Requirements: Applicants must be current pupils of either Te Kāreti Kōhine o Wairau | Marlborough Girls’ College or Te Kāreti Taitama o Wairau | Marlborough Boys’ College.

For more information please read the regulations, click here.

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must be current pupils of either Te Kāreti Kōhine o Wairau | Marlborough Girls’ College or Te Kāreti Taitama o Wairau | Marlborough Boys’ College.

Selection is based on:
  1. school and community activities, including contribution to school and community life; and
  2. academic achievement.
Preference may be given to applicants intending to undertake study in History, languages, Law, or literature, the subjects in which Dr Innes had his interests.

Additional Information:

The family of Dr John Innes, MA, LLD (1860−1941) established the scholarship in 1962 in memory of their father, who was one of the first graduates of Canterbury University College and the first principal of Marlborough College, Te Waiharakeke Blenheim.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

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  • School Leaver (First year undergraduate)
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      • Domestic
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        Subject of Study
        • Any (I would like a general award)
          Award Type
          • Any
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            Application Closing Month
            • August