Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Scholarship

The Kauri Museum Mervyn Sterling Memorial Scholarships are offered by the Otamatea Kauri and Pioneer Museum Trust Board to encourage undergraduate study and applied research in New Zealand in the fields of environmental conservation, ecology, natural heritage and Northland history (especially Otamatea County). 

Eligibility: 

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or hold Permanent Residence status. Applicants also must be able to prove that they have strong affiliations with the old Otamatea County Area (subject to approval by the Selection Committee.) Please note that applicants should meet one of the following criteria:

1. their family residence is in the Otamatea; or
2. they have a historic family connection to the Otamatea; or
3. they have worked and/or studied for a reasonable time in the Otamatea.

Value and number awarded:  

Normally $2,000 may be awarded annually.   

A number of scholarships may be awarded in any one year.

Closing Date: 

1 December

How to Apply: 

1. Check your eligibility (see the Map of the old Otamatea County Area.pdf (1.95MB)
2. Read the regulations.pdf (60KB)
3. Download the school leavers application form.pdf (228KB)
4. Download the university student's application form.pdf (212KB) 

Decisions made: 

February