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The Roger Harris (Waihou Valley Scheme) Scholarship is dedicated to helping students whose families live in the Waihou Piako zone rating area study civil engineering or resource management with a particular focus on river and catchment management. It provides up to $6000 toward the cost of university fees.

About Roger Harris

This scholarship marks the contribution of the late Roger Harris (chief engineer to the then Hauraki Catchment Board 1959-1983) to the development and initial implementation of the Waihou Valley Scheme. This scheme – which includes river and catchment management infrastructure worth almost $130 million – covers a catchment of approximately 220,000 hectares on the eastern side of the Hauraki Plains and Thames Valley. It allows around an extra 50,000 hectares of land to be farmed safely.

Application information

Eligibility

All students with family resident within the Waihou Piako zone rating area that pays Waikato Regional Council targeted rates for the Waihou Valley Scheme of the Piako River Scheme (generally landowners with property around Thames, Ngatea, Paeroa, Waihi, Te Aroha, Morrinsville, Matamata, Tirau and part of Putaruru).

Selection panel

Chairperson and local elected members of the Waikato Regional Council.

Term of scholarship

One year. Consideration may be given for an extension of one further year, subject to other applications received and satisfactory study progress.

Benefit to scholar

Up to $6000 for payment of university course fees.

Application process

Applicants should submit a CV,  including:

  • qualifications
  • copies of NCEA Level 1, 2 and 3 results on official NCEA paper
  • extra curricular activities and other information that demonstrates your skills and attributes.

Applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application within 12 weeks of the closing date. Final acceptance of the chosen applicant will be dependent upon successful enrolment into university.

Applications close 7 February 2025

Where to send your application

Post:

Envelopes should be marked: Roger Harris Scholarship Application

The Chief Executive Officer
Waikato Regional Council
Private Bag 3038
Waikato Mail Centre
Hamilton 3240

Email:

RH.Scholarship@waikatoregion.govt.nz