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James Gammack Trust Scholarships
Scholarship for Y13 NZ sts living in Canterbury, heading to Canterbury or Lincoln universities in 2025, & who have faced challenging personal circumstances
James Gammack Trust Scholarships
Each year the Trust awards four scholarships to students who intend to study at Lincoln University or the University of Canterbury. Each scholarship is worth $21,000 ($7,000 for each of the first three years the student is at university).
Criteria
Applicants must:
• be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents.
• be living in Canterbury.
• have demonstrated the academic ability to succeed in tertiary study. For example, have achieved NCEA Level 2 and have continued academic success in the year of application.
• have shown positive personal characteristics such as honesty and integrity, taking responsibility for themselves and showing respect for others.
Preference will be given to applicants who have challenging personal circumstances. These could include, but are not limited to:
• financial hardship
• mental health such as an anxiety or mood disorder
• having a recognised disability or learning difficulty
• identifying as part of the Rainbow community
• being the first in their family to attend university. (‘Family’ includes siblings and parents.)
Application Process
Applications close on August 31. To apply, students need to:
• Complete the online application form
• Provide the names of two people who will provide confidential references (before 23 August).
To get details of how to apply please use this link: https://form.jotform.com/221606851108855
Selection Process
Based on the applications and references, the selection panel will interview about 8 to 10 applicants to help decide who to award the scholarships to. These interviews take place on the first Monday of the October school holidays, October 3.
If you have any questions, please email the scholarships administrator:
Stephen Rout
