Scholarships
The University offer a large number of scholarships, for school leavers through to graduates. The most prestigious is the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme. Launched in 2005, the Programme assists students who are talented sports people or artistic performers while they undertake tertiary study. Each year, the University accepts around 50 new Hillary Scholars, who receive a full-fee scholarship, personalised academic support, leading tutors in their area of sports/arts, funding for specialised skills development and leadership training.
Notable Hillary Scholars include:
Laura Langman, international netball player and Silver Fern captain
Patrick Power, tenor
Nikki Cox, world champion surf lifesaver
Graham Oberlin-Brown, silver medallist 2010 World Championships lightweight double sculls
Gabe Young, world champion blokarter
Santiago Canon Valencia, cellist
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