Endeavour Scholarships at St Cuthbert’s College for Entry in 2019
St Cuthbert’s College offers four Endeavour Scholarships for students of Maori and/or Pasifika descent. Applications are invited from talented Year 6 students for entry in Year 7 2019. Students should be actively participating in their culture and able to contribute their skills and knowledge to the College.
- Scholarships are awarded on the results of a competitive examination and a personal interview for short-listed candidates
- Active participation in cultural activities, overall ability and previous school achievements are taken into account
- Candidates will sit examinations in English and Mathematics
- Based on the results of the Scholarship examination and application, a short-list for interview will be established
- The value of each Scholarship is a minimum of 25% of tuition fees each year, for the duration of the student’s College education. Greater support, up to the maximum value of 100% of tuition fees and provision for associated costs, is available if financial need is demonstrated. An assessment of financial position is undertaken by an evaluator independent of the College, at no cost, if you choose to apply for greater financial assistance
- There is an annual review of the performance of the Scholarship holder against attitude and commitment criteria. Students are expected to participate in and share their culture with the College community
- All Scholarships are open to prospective students. Students must be New Zealand citizens or hold New Zealand residency visas. Students currently attending St Cuthbert’s College are not eligible to apply
- In the event of there being no candidates who reach a sufficiently high standard, Scholarships may not be awarded
- The decision of the Principal is final and no correspondence will be entered into
To apply for a Scholarship please ensure that you complete the application form and include all items on the checklist. Applications can be submitted at any time before the closing date. You will receive an acknowledgement of the receipt of your application by email.
- Endeavour Scholarship examinations will take place on Thursday 9 August 2018 from 9.00-10.30am
- Personal interviews will be held for candidates who are short-listed on Friday 24 August 2018. This date may be subject to change. Parents are encouraged to accompany and support students in their interview. Please ensure that you are available for an interview before you submit your application as interviews cannot be undertaken at any other time.
- All candidates, both successful and unsuccessful, will be notified of the outcome of their application by email
- Applications close on Tuesday 31 July 2018