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The James (Senior) & Mary Garcia Scholarship
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Public Trust
Scholarship details
| Study levels | Ph D, Master's Degree, Postgraduate Certificate & Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor's Honours, Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Diploma & Graduate Certificate, Diploma (Level 5-6), Certificate (Level 1-6) |
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| Value | Up to $5,000. |
| Length | For a maximum of one year. Successful applicants are eligible to apply for future years. |
| Open date | Wednesday, 1 July 2026 |
| Close date | Monday, 31 August 2026 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
History
The James (Senior) & Mary Garcia Scholarships were established under the Will of Veda Garcia in 2008. The purpose of the Trust is to provide scholarships in perpetuity to assist school leavers aiming to further their education in the area of journalism and Music. The Scholarships are open to students whose permanent residence is in the Taranaki district, with preference to be given to former Westown Primary School Student. The Scholarship is managed and administered by Public Trust.
How To Apply
When the Trust is open in July, applications can be made through Public Trust's granting platform, SmartyGrants.
Entry requirements
The James (Senior) & Mary Garcia Scholarship is open to students who meet the following criteria:
- permanent residence is in the Taranaki, with preference given to former Westown Primary School Students
- Studying or intending to study music or journalism