Criteria for the 2025 Tertiary Scholarship 

The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains is offering $1,000 awards to second year students attending a New Zealand University, Polytechnic or approved tertiary institution in 2025.   

Scholarship 
The value of the Award will be $1,000. The Scholarship is for a full-time student only.

Eligibility
The applicant must be in their 2nd year of study at a tertiary institution for the 2025 academic year. The applicant must have been a resident in the Mid-Canterbury area (i.e. have a home base in Mid Canterbury even though they may live away from the area to attend a tertiary institution). The applicant shall be of under 25 years of age as at the first day of January 2025.

Selection
A panel from members of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains will carry out the 
selection and their decision shall be final.
The selection criteria shall consider the following:

  • Academic record  
  • Degree of participation in extra-curricular and volunteer activities
  • Evidence of character
  • Evidence of interaction with peers

The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains has no preference on the tertiary courses students are studying.  Every application is treated solely on its merits.

Requirements
The successful recipient of the Tertiary Scholarship will be required to attend a 
meeting of the Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains and address the meeting.   

Applications
Application can be made by clicking the Apply Now button below.

The closing date for applications is 30th November 2024

All applications must include:

  • Completed Application form
  • Current Curriculum Vitae
  • Two Referees