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Roger Robinson Scholarship for Student Runners

Scholarship details

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

About the scholarship

This scholarship was established by Roger Robinson to support talented student runners pursuing undergraduate study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington. The purpose of this scholarship is to support competitive runners competing in events of 800 metres or longer to succeed both academically and in their sport.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be:

  • enrolled, or intending to enrol, in full-time undergraduate study at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington
  • a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident
  • a competitive runner, competing in a branch of running administered by Athletics New Zealand (not necessarily affiliated with any specific club or athletics organisation).

The award will not normally be made to the same athlete more than once. Please refer to the Scholarship Guidelines for more details.