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Scholarships and Prizes
Many community organisations provide our students with financial support through scholarships and prizes. Our thanks to:
- Maniototo Lions
- Maniototo RSA
- Cleugh family
- Forrester Logging Ltd
- Maniototo Pharmacy
- Waipiata Country Hotel
- Farmlands
- Naseby Athenaeum
- Maniātoto Arts & Cultural Inc.
Special Awards
ODT Class Act
The Class Act award celebrates the cultural, academic and sporting achievements of Otago secondary schools pupils, with the University of Otago offering a minimum $6000 Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship to each Class Act recipient. The award is presented in a ceremony, by the Prime Minister.
Academic Dux & Proxime Accessit
The Dux and Proxime Accessit awards are the highest academic awards that Maniototo Area School has. These awards recognise the top two academic performances at NCEA Level 3 or above. They are awarded solely based on academic results (internals and practice externals) and we announce and celebrate them each year at Senior Prizegiving.
The University of Otago is providing the opportunity for at least one student from every secondary school in New Zealand to study at the University of Otago. Dux Scholarships will be awarded to any student who is named Dux (the top scholar) of their school.
Joyce Cleugh Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is established in the memory of Joyce Cleugh and is awarded to a student who finishes their education at Maniototo Area School and intends to study nursing.
Principal’s Prize Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded at the Principal’s discretion to a student who has shown leadership inside or outside the school community. One scholarship will be offered at the discretion of the Principal of each school in the Otago and Southland regions for payment of a reduction in tuition fees for a chosen programme at Otago Polytechnic.
Scholarship Application Forms
Please hand forms into the school office by 1st November.
Maniototo RSA Scholarship
The RSA emphasises service to the community, and in particular supports those who are ex-forces. Applicants are asked to describe what they have previously done that lives up to these ideals and how they can give service to the community in the future.
RSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM.doc
Maniototo Lions Scholarship
Lions recognise that New Zealand’s most valuable resource is its young people. They recognise the importance of noticing and helping young people with talent to reach their full potential. This scholarship is to support students continuing to obtain post-secondary qualifications.
MANIOTOTO LIONS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.docx
Centennial Trust Scholarship
This scholarship was set up by the 150th School Centennial Committee to provide financial assistance for school leavers heading into tertiary study.
Centennial Scholarship Application Form.pdf
Hadlee Trust Scholarship
For Students from Year 7 and above who excel in their chosen field of endeavour (Sporting Cultural or Academic)
Please hand forms into the school office by 1st November.
HADLEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM.doc
