Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2014

Scholarship Description:

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2014 is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

University of Waikato offers scholarships for to both New Zealand  citizens or permanent residents and international students in New  Zealand. The scholarships are available for pursuing entrance, undergraduate,  graduate, postgraduate degree level. The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is  open to both New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and international  students.  The Scholarship covers the costs of domestic tuition fees  and associated charges and is paid direct to the student’s fees account with the  University at the time of enrolment. Should be an international student, the  scholarship will cover the equivalent of the recipient’s tuition fees at  domestic rates. It will be the responsibility of the student to pay the balance  of their fees. Application should be submitted till 1st October 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided for  any one courses offered by University of Waikato in New  Zealand. Course Level: The scholarships are  available for pursuing entrance, undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate  degree level at University of Waikato in New  Zealand. Scholarship Provider: University of Waikato in  New Zealand. Scholarship can be taken at: New Zealand

Eligibility: The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is open to  both New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and international students. -To be eligible for consideration for the award of the Scholarship, applicants  must demonstrate: -academic achievement, as defined under section 4 below,  and -significant achievement to date and potential to further excel in  either -a sporting code, or -a performing or creative art, and -  leadership qualities. - Consideration of applications will also be subject  to an assessment of: - the alignment of the sport, or performing or creative  art concerned2 to the University’s Vision and to the Sir Edmund Hillary  Scholarship Programme’s Purpose, and the University’s capability, in conjunction  with relevant local agencies, to provide access to facilities and developmental  support appropriate to the sport, or performing or creative art. -When  selecting recipients, the Panel may take into account the applicant’s  willingness and ability to fully participate in, and contribute to, the Sir  Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme.

Scholarship Open for International Students: New  Zealand and international students can apply for the scholarships.

Scholarship Description: 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.

Number of award(s): The University determines  the maximum number of scholarships available annually.

Duration of award(s): Tenure of the Scholarship  may continue for the consecutive period of enrolment required to complete the  relevant qualification, provided that the recipient

What does it cover? The Scholarship covers the  costs of domestic tuition fees and associated charges and is paid direct to the  student’s fees account with the University at the time of enrolment. Should an  international student be awarded the Scholarship, the Scholarship will cover the  equivalent of the recipient’s tuition fees at domestic rates. It will be the  responsibility of the student to pay the balance of their fees. - Recipients  of the Scholarship who reside at one of the University Halls of Residence may  request that the Scholarship be applied as an accommodation credit (equivalent  to the cost of their domestic tuition fees) in lieu of a fees credit. Students  wishing to make such an arrangement should contact the Scholarships Office.

Selection criteria: Scholarships will be awarded on  basis of interview.

Notification:  Not Known

How to Apply: Applications for the Scholarship  must be received by the University of Waikato Scholarships Office on the  prescribed form by 01 October in the year proceeding the intended year of  tenure. -Applicants must include with their application: -a curriculum  vitae (including a one-page summary of relevant achievements & awards) -  a (maximum two-page) personal statement that briefly presents the following: - best performance to date and why -future aspirations for: creative or  sporting endeavours -leadership & community involvement -a reference  from an agency relevant to the sporting code, performing art or creative art  concerned, attesting to the applicant’s abilities in that sport or art,  potential to further excel, and leadership qualities - a second reference as  follows: - applicants currently enrolled in secondary school must attach a  completed Principal’s assessment form - all other applicants must attach a  reference attesting to the applicant’s leadership qualities, and ability to  maintain academic standards while pursuing his or her creative or sporting  endeavours. -where relevant, copies of creative works or recordings of  performances (creative / performing arts applicants only). Please note that  dance, screen and media, music and theatre studies students are required to  submit a CD or DVD containing recordings of performances / examples of work.  Other arts applicants may choose to do so if they feel such material would be  helpful to the Selection Panel. -Applications must be accompanied by a  portfolio, as defined under subsection 5.2 clause e above.

Scholarship Application  Deadline: The application deadline is 01 October  2013.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application

Degree Level:

Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarships, University of Waikato, New Zealand, 2014 is available to undertake level programs at .

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.