REGULATIONS FOR 201 6
1.0 PURPOSE
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.
2.0 NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The University determines the maximum number of scholarships available annually.
3.0 ELIGIBILITY
3.1 The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is open to both New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and
international students1.
3.2 To be eligible for consideration for the award of the Scholarship, applicants must demonstrate:
(a) academic achievement, as defined under section 4 below, and
(b) significant achievement to date and potential to further excel in either
(i) a sporting code, or
(ii) a performing or creative art, and
(c) leadership qualities.
3.3 Consideration of applications will also be subject to an assessment of:
(a) 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
(b) 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.
3.4 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.
4.0 ACADEMIC CRITERIA
4.1 Applicants who have not previously been enrolled at the University of Waikato or any other tertiary
institution must, by 26 February 2016, have:
1 Restrictions on the funds awarded to international students do apply: see section 8.1 2 For a list of the creative / performing arts and sporting codes currently supported, please refer to the Hillary Scholarship website
(www.waikato.ac.nz/about/hillary/partners.shtml)
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