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
2026 Recipients
This year, there were six Sir Wallace Rowling Scholarships awarded, two receiving $5,000 each, one receiving $4,000, one receiving $3,000 and the other two receiving $2,000 each. The Scholarships support students going onto tertiary education.
Congratulations to Finn McTague of Garin College who is going on to study a BE (hons) conjoint with BSc in Chemistry at Canterbury University; Keshia Linyard of Nayland College who is going on to study a Bachelor of Architectural Studies at Auckland University; Liam Egan of Golden Bay High School who is going on to study a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors (Electrical) at Canterbury University; Trisha Puri of Nelson College for Girls who is going on to study a Bachelor of Engineering with Honors (Civil Engineering/Structural) at Canterbury University; Max Inglis of Motueka High School who is going on to study First Year Health Science (Dentistry) at Otago University; Shakaia-Lee MacDonald of Tapawera Area School who is going on to study a Bachelor of Social Work at NMIT.