UC Kaitoko Pacific/Pasifika Scholarship (School-Leaver Scholarship)

To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver Scholarships 2023 application form. Applications open 20 June 2022 and close 15 August 2022.The purpose of this scholarship is to recognise high academic achievement, as well as leadership potential and involvement in Pacific/Pasifika community and/or Pacific/Pasifika cultural activities, amongst intending first-year Pacific/Pasifika students at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury. Value/Benefits:a. Financial assistance at a value of $6,000b. The opportunity to participate in a UC-sponsored leadership programmeLevel of Study during Tenure: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.) Tenure: One year Number Available Annually: TenApplicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during the first year of full-time study in an undergraduate degree programme at the University of Canterbury Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Must be a citizen of Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia, or hold an Aotearoa New Zealand residence class visa, or be an international student studying at secondary level in New ZealandSpecial Requirements: Must be Pacific/PasifikaFor more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.Applicants must be:Pacific/Pasifika; andNew Zealand or Australian citizens; orholders of New Zealand residence class visas; orinternational students studying at secondary level in New Zealand.Applicants must not have been enrolled in a degree programme at any tertiary institute.**Participation in STAR courses, community education courses offered by tertiary institutions, orientation or general interest programmes run by tertiary institutions for secondary school students does not preclude eligibility for this award.Selection will be based on:quality of achievement at NCEA Level 2, or equivalent university entrance qualification (achievement must be at least NCEA Level 2 at Merit level or equivalent);evidence of leadership potential;involvement in Pacific/Pasifika community and/or Pacific/Pasifika cultural activities;evidence of applicant's participation in, and contribution to, the development of Pacific/Pasifika peoples and the aspirations of their communities; andstrategic objectives of the University.The University established the scholarship in 2021 to replace the UC Kaitoko Pasifika Scholarship.