SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, the College is incredibly fortunate to receive generous support from our community through a wide range of scholarships for senior students heading into tertiary education. These scholarships provide valuable financial assistance and recognise the diverse strengths and achievements of our students.

We strongly encourage all students intending to pursue further study to apply. There are a variety of scholarships available — some with specific criteria or guidelines, and others linked to particular subject areas (no application necessary) — so there are opportunities for many students to be considered.

Application forms are available from Mrs Baker at the Principal’s Office or will be accessable below.

To apply, students must complete the application form and include supporting documents such as letters of reference and a current CV. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Baker by a date to be advised later in the year.

All applications are forwarded to the relevant scholarship Trustees, and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview at the beginning of Term 4.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity and put forward an application — you have nothing to lose and potentially a great deal to gain.

The Central Hawke’s Bay Veterinary Club Scholarships;
Three different scholarships are available;

1. Vet Club Member’s Tertiary SCHOLARSHIP 
Each year the CHB Farmers Veterinary Club offer a $2000 scholarship to the child of a club member or Vet Services employee who is finishing secondary school and enrolling in tertiary study.*

To apply for this scholarship, you must be a child of a member; or a child of a member’s employee; or a child of an employee of Vet Services HB Ltd.

2. Vet Club Member’s Veterinary Science SCHOLARSHIP 
The CHB Farmers Veterinary Club offer a scholarship to the child of a club member or Vet Services employee who is completing a Bachelor of Veterinary Science. 

The successful applicant will be awarded $10,000 over 5 years for a BVSc. degree

3. CHB College SCHOLARSHIP 
​​​​​​​Available to all CHB College students going on to tertiary education. 

The successful applicant is awarded $2,000.00 *

The A.W. Parsons Scholarship

The A.W. Parsons Scholarship includes the old Waipukurau District High School area:  
​​​​​​​Waipukurau, Takapau, Maharakeke, Hatuma, Wallingford, Flemington, Porangahau, Oueroa, Omakere, Ashley Clinton, Makaretu, Mangaorapa

 – Applicants need to live south of the Tuki Tuki River.​

The Eric Tate Scholarship
The Eric Tate Scholarship covers the old Waipawa District High School, which amalgamated with Waipukurau District High School in 1959 to form Central Hawke’s Bay College. 

Applicants need to live north of the Tuki Tuki River e.g. Waipawa, Ruataniwha, Onga Onga, Tikokino, Otane, Pukehou, Argyll East, Wakarara and who have spent the greater proportion of their secondary education at Central Hawke’s Bay College.       

Dr Laken Baker 1st Year Health Science Scholarship 
Available for a Year 13 student who has been a pupil of Central Hawke's Bay College within a period of three years,  enrolled and been accepted into 1st Year Health Science at the University of Otago.

The Central Hawke’s Bay School Fine Arts Scholarship (Was The Jessie O’ Marshall Estate Art Bursary)
Available for Year 13 students who have been pupils of Central Hawke's Bay College within a period of three years from date of application, have secured a pass in NCEA Level 1 or academic equivalent and can demonstrate that they have a clear ability in one or more of the fine arts (visual arts, design, and carving) Applicants must be going on to pursue a course of study, preferably a Diploma or Degree, in one or more fine arts at a recognised school of Art in New Zealand.

We are incredibly fortunate to also offer a wide range of scholarships that do not require an application — meaning eligible students are automatically considered.

These scholarships recognise achievement, contribution, leadership, and character across many areas, and collectively provide significant financial support to our students as they move on to tertiary pathways.

These include:

  • Fred Hansen Scholarship – $1000 (or 2 × $500)
  • CHB Jubilee Trustees Scholarships – $200 × 2 and $400 × 2
  • Brian Bird Scholarship – For a Year 13 student who is a positive participant and contributor to society, and for whom the award will “make a difference”
  • Joy Ockenden Scholarship – $2000
  • BPW CHB Scholarship – $600 (non-prefect) and $500 (female leadership)
  • CHB Freemasons Centennial Prize – $500
  • Watts Family Prize (Masonic/Woburn Lodge) – $150 (Year 13 Humanities)
  • Leonard Snee Prize – $150 (Excellence in Sport & Contribution)
  • CHB WI Federation Scholarship – $500
  • Home Economics Prize – $200
  • Design Technology Prize – $100
  • Te Kakaho Tipene Prize – $100 (Outstanding contribution to Māori students)
  • Keir Family Prize – $50 (Endeavour in Science)
  • Waipawa Rotary Club Prize – $60 (Student who adds an extra dimension to college life)
  • Fujifilm Scholarship – $400
  • Jack Williams Family Memorial Scholarship – $500 (supporting continued involvement in the Gold or Silver Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award)
  • Centralines Scholarship – $250
  • Findex Prize – Business/Accounting
  • Takapau Lions Community Service Award
  • Waipawa Lions Community Service Award – $150