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Eastern Bay Education Scholarship (MK Lamont)

Scholarship details

Eastern Bay Education Scholarship (MK Lamont)
Study levels Degree, Entrance
Value $5,000
Close date Sunday, 30 November 2025
Ethnicities Maori, PasifikaPacific
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

The Eastern Bay Education Scholarship was established in 2025 by Victoria University alumnus Michael Lamont, in partnership with the Eastern Bay Community Foundation. It aims to support young people from the Eastern Bay of Plenty region in pursuing their academic goals. The scholarship focuses on empowering students who demonstrate determination, perseverance, and commitment to achieving their goals while facing financial barriers, enabling them to attend university or continue their undergraduate studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants must be originally from the Eastern Bay of Plenty, intending or already undertaking full-time undergraduate studies at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, and must be New Zealand Citizens, Permanent Residents, or holders of a New Zealand Residence Class visa.