We encourage all young men studying NCEA Level Three subjects to consider sitting scholarship assessments.

NZQA explain that “New Zealand Scholarship provides recognition and monetary reward for the highest achieving secondary school students. Scholarship is assessed against demanding standards to challenge the most capable students in each subject area. Scholarship candidates are expected to demonstrate high-level critical thinking, and to integrate, synthesise and apply knowledge, skills, understanding and ideas to complex situations.”

Scholarship requires a significant extra commitment in terms of revision and examination preparation. Many departments will run additional tutorials to assist with this. However, for some young men the extra time required may be an impediment to their success at NCEA Level 3 and in gaining University Entrance. For this reason, we encourage all young men contemplating enrolling in Scholarship to discuss this with their parents and teachers so that an informed decision is made. If your son wishes to enrol for Scholarship examinations he needs to register his name with his class teacher as soon as possible, but by Friday, August 21 at the very latest. There is no cost for domestic students to sit Scholarship assessments. However, any International students interested in Scholarship examinations must see Mr. Retemeyer as soon as possible.

Further information can be found on the NZQA website: https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/new-zealand-scholarship/