Established in 2004 and awarded annually, the Horowhenua Youth Excellence Scholarships are designed to reward young people's efforts in community service or excellence in sport, academia or art and culture.

These Scholarships are also designed to help youth in the Horowhenua reach their potential and can be utilised to fund activities that applicants are participating in such as sports, arts, cultural, academic or work in the community.

These scholarships are designed to not only recognise achievements and contributions but also to assist the recipient to continue succeeding in their endeavours with each one being worth $250.

Year 13 student Shae Gray received a sports scholarship for his achievements in Rugby League.

Year 13 student Meghan Davenport received the academic scholarship for NCEA this year.

Year 10 students Shelby Wells and Miniah Summerell received the scholarship for their efforts and achievements in weightlifting this year.

Congratulations to you all.