SCHOLARSHIPS
Sir Wallace Rowling Scholarships
Since 1997 the Scholarships have been awarded in memory of the late Sir Wallace Rowling, a former Trust Chairman, Tasman Energy Director and Prime Minister of New Zealand.
The Network Tasman Trust has up to $22,500 annually to award in scholarships in the name of Sir Wallace Rowling. At least one will be awarded to a student from the rural schools (Tapawera, Murchison, Motueka, Collingwood and Takaka), and one to a student from the urban schools (Richmond, Stoke and Nelson). The number of scholarships awarded will be at the discretion of the Trust.
The student's permanent home address must be connected to the Company's Tasman Network distribution area (note that this does not include some parts of Nelson City). These scholarships are awarded for the benefit of up to four students to continue their studies at the tertiary level.
The awards will be given to students who display academic excellence, leadership skills through their contribution to the school and community and excellence in cultural and/or sporting fields. Consideration will also be given to their financial circumstances.
Details of the award, eligibility criteria and deadlines are emailed to the principals of the schools in October. Please note, that it is up to each school to nominate a student. Individuals can not apply themselves.
Sir Wallace Rowling
2025 Recipients
This year there were four scholarships awarded, each receiving $4,000.
Congratulations to Lani Murray of Golden Bay High School who is going on to study a Bachelor of Science (majoring in Mathematics and Chemistry) at Canterbury University. Jack Collins of Murchison Area School who is going on to study a Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise, then Bachelor’s Degree at NMIT. Franchezka Diza of Garin College who is going on to study First Year Health Science (majoring in Dentistry) at Otago University. Malia Denny of Waimea College who is going on to study Law and Commerce (majoring in Management) at Victoria University.