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Roger Robinson Scholarship for Student Runners

Scholarship details

Roger Robinson Scholarship for Student Runners
Study levels Degree, Entrance
Value $5,000 (subject to funds available)
Close date Saturday, 1 November 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

This scholarship has been established by Roger Robinson to support student runners studying at Te Herenga Waka–Victoria University of Wellington. It aims to assist competitive runners, in distances of 800m or longer, to succeed both academically and in their sport. The scholarship is valued at $5,000 and is intended for students facing financial hardship.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident, enrolled or intending to enrol in full-time undergraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington. Special circumstances may allow for part-time study. Applicants must be competitive runners competing in a branch of running administered by Athletics New Zealand. The award is not normally awarded to the same athlete more than once.