The Clubs Napier Centenary Scholarship was established under the Napier RSA to make tertiary studies more accessible by providing financial support to young people, school leavers, and first-year students for whom cost is a barrier, enabling them to reach their potential.

In 2025, Ōtātara Trust Inc introduced the new scholarship funded by a bequest from the Clubs Napier Centenary Trust, formerly known as Napier RSA. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to one new first year, full-time student starting their health focused programme at EIT Hawke's Bay.

Scholarship value: $2,500

Applications open: 1st February 2026
Applications close: 15th March 2026

Eligibility criteria: 

• New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• New first year, full-time student
• Enrolled in a health focused programme at EIT Hawke's Bay  

*Applicants who have received other scholarships are still eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Your submission must include:

A written response "About You" addressing the following:

• Explain your motivation for pursuing studies within your chosen field. Share any personal experiences or inspirations that led you to this decision.
• Describe your future career plans or goals within your chosen field.
• Discuss any financial or personal challenges you face and how this scholarship would help you overcome these barriers.
• Any personal or academic achievements that you would like to share.

Two letters of support:

We recommend providing two letters of support — ideally, one from your school and the other from work or a community organisation.

Examples of suitable referees include:

• Your previous high school (Careers Advisor, Dean, or teacher who knew you well)
• Your previous or current employer (paid, voluntary or work experience)
• A member of the community, e.g., church, sports team, club, or community organisation you are part of

The letter of support should highlight your overall calibre, including your personal qualities, strengths, leadership potential, and attitude towards work or study. It should also outline any contributions or achievements you have made — whether in academic, workplace, extracurricular, or community settings — and explain why your referee supports your scholarship application and considers you likely to succeed in your studies and future career in the industry.

Students may provide two referees outside of school if needed.

 

Application outcome: 

The granting of the scholarship will be assessed by a panel comprising of members of the Ōtātara Trust Inc and Clubs Napier.

All applicants will be notified on the outcome of their application by phone and/or email by the end of March 2026.

 

Contact:

If you have any questions regarding the scholarship, please contact:

Maree Diamond
Phone: 06 830 1108
Email: mdiamond@eit.ac.nz

This section is for you to upload your two letters of support and any other supporting documents you'd like to share.

Please ensure that all of your files are in a PDF format and are clearly labelled with your name and what the file is.

Example:

Your Name - Letter of Support 1
Your Name - Letter of Support 2 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The scholarship panel has absolute discretion to determine the allocation of grants and their decision is not contestable.
2. Any grant awarded will only become payable upon the confirmed enrolment of the applicant in the course of study indicated in this application. 
3. If it is subsequently found that any information provided in this application is false the applicant shall be required to refund the grant paid. 
4. If the scholarship recipient withdraw or are expelled from their course of study they will be required to refund the grant paid unless special dispensation is granted by the Eastern Institute of Technology or Ōtātara Trust Inc.