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.
There are up to four Sir Wallace Rowling scholarships awarded each year. One is awarded to a student from one of the rural schools (Tapawera, Murchison, Motueka, Collingwood and Takaka), and one is awarded to a student from the urban schools (Richmond, Stoke and Nelson).
The student's permanent home address must be connected to the Network Tasman 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
Current Recipients
This year there were four scholarships awarded, two receiving $3,000 each, and the other two receiving $2,000 and $1,000 each.
Congratulations to Poppy Donald of Waimea College who is going on to study a Bachelor of Veterinary Science at Massey University. Lovinia Pluck of Nayland College who is going on to study Psychology and Te Reo Māori, (Bachelor of Arts double major), at Victoria University. Jacob Ogilvie of Motueka High School who is going on to study Engineering, (majoring in Mechanical – Aerospace) at Canterbury and Hinewai Lewis of Golden Bay High School who is going on to study a Bachelor of Psychology, (majoring in Maori Psychology and Psychology) at Victoria University.