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The John Burns Award for Courage and Perseverance

Scholarship details

The John Burns Award for Courage and Perseverance
Study levels Degree
Close date Friday, 10 October 2025
Domestic/international Domestic Only

About the scholarship

For tertiary students living in the Wellington region (Wellington City, Hutt City, Kapiti District, Porirua City, southern Wairarapa) who have exhibited outstanding qualities of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity, including health, disability and family circumstances. You will be under the age of 23 years old and studying full time for your first tertiary qualification.

Entry requirements

Must be under 23 years old and studying full time for your first tertiary qualification.