Scholarships
There are many scholarships available to assist in gaining your education.
Secondary Level
Ministry of Education Boarding Allowances
The Ministry of Education offers generous boarding allowances for secondary school students. However, it is best to obtain up-to-date information directly from the Ministry of Education web-site (www.minedu.govt.nz) with regard to these boarding allowances, due to the Ministry changing eligibility criteria from time to time.
J R McKenzie Youth Education Fund
Grants normally cover uniform, stationery, footwear and other expenses. Application forms are available from the Headmaster’s PA.
Clement Cave Scholarship
These boarding scholarships are offered to boys with ability. They are valued at one term’s fee and are tenable for one year and may be reviewed depending on academic progress and behaviour. Candidates will be either in Year 8 in the year of application and must sit examinations in English and Mathematics during the month of August, or will be enrolled in the school and selection will be based on academic progress and general involvement. Special consideration will be given to boys with sporting or cultural ability or both. Application forms are available from the Headmaster’s PA and must be completed and in the hands of the Headmaster by July 31, in the case of Year 8 applicants by October 31 in the year of an application by parents of boys already enrolled in the school.
NB – Boys eligible for state bursaries are not, in general, eligible for a Cave Scholarship.
NPBHS BE THE EXAMPLE (BTE) Grants
Due to donor support NPBHS can, from time to time, offer a limited number of BTE Grants each year for:
- Any student already enrolled at NPBHS; and
- Any student that will contribute positively to the school and is the example; and/or
- Any student where cost is a significant barrier to the student attending NPBHS.
The criteria and the application process is available from Dawn Eaton, Headmaster’s EA – executive.assistant@npbhs. school.nz
Tertiary Scholarships
A number of national and local scholarships exist for students attending tertiary institutions throughout the country. These may be accessed via the following websites:
New Plymouth District Council Scholarships
Scholarships offered by individual tertiary institutions can be accessed by their websites.
The LA Alexander Agricultural College Trust Board
Bursaries are available to tertiary students born or educated in Taranaki or Waverley. Students must be studying horticulture, agriculture or a related subject.
Henry Marfell Trust Scholarship
Open to any student of NPBHS who has completed at least one academic year at any University in a full-time course leading to a degree or diploma in agriculture or veterinary science or who is enrolled at any tertiary institution in a course which, in the Board’s opinion, complies with the terms of the late Henry Marfell’s will. Applications close with the Board Secretary of the NP Boys’ High School Board on March 31 each year.
Other Tertiary Scholarships
To see if you are eligible, following the link below.