Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship
Value Up to $30,000 over three years
Study level(s) Entrance, School leaver
Subject area(s) Arts, Business & Management, Computer Science, Mathematics, Education, Health, Engineering, Law, Māori & Indigenous Studies, Science, Social Sciences
Purpose
This Scholarship is available for all subject areas.
The Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship is open to all subject areas and was established in 2005 in honour of New Zealand’s greatest adventurer. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to well-rounded individuals who excel in three key pillars:
- Academic achievement
- Sporting or creative and performing art abilities
- Leadership potential.
Recipients, known as Hillary Scholars, are supported to thrive in academia and leadership while pursuing their passion for sport or the arts. Up to 25 scholarships are awarded annually, with a total value of up to $30,000 per recipient.
For more information, visit the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme page.
Eligibility
This scholarship is designed for school leavers who plan to enrol full-time (120 points) in an undergraduate degree. Applicants must have achieved NCEA Level 2 with Merit (or equivalent) and demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities alongside active participation in community initiatives.
Applicants taking a gap year in the year of application remain eligible, provided they have achieved at least Merit (or equivalent) at both NCEA Level 2 and NCEA Level 3.
Before applying
Please read the information on how to apply before you commence the application process.
3-minute video
All applicants are required to submit a 3-minute video as part of the online application process. In this video, you should explain why you believe you deserve to be selected as a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar and what the scholarship would mean to you.
You must include the video link in the space provided on the online application form. Please ensure the link is accessible to everyone, meaning it can be shared without restrictions.
The short video below may offer helpful guidance. Best of luck!
Sport/Art Table
As part of your online application, you will need to submit a Sport/Art Table detailing up to seven achievements at each level of representation.
To assist you in preparing this information, we’ve provided a template. This should help ensure your application is complete and meets the necessary requirements.