Sport Hawke's Bay and EIT Sports Scholarship

The Sport Hawke's Bay and EIT Sports Scholarship is designed to support student-athletes who are striving to maintain a balance between their academic studies and sporting commitments. This scholarship offers financial assistance to help ease the pressures of juggling both pursuits, enabling students to focus on achieving excellence in the classroom and on the field.

This scholarship is awarded annually to three individuals—both new students about to begin their studies and current students returning to EIT Hawke's Bay. Students who actively represent a sports team within the Hawke’s Bay region are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship value: $2,000

Applications open: 12th December 2025
Applications close: 9th February 2026 at 4:00 pm

Eligibility criteria:
- New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Enrolled as a full-time student at EIT (either starting or returning)
- Actively involved in a sports team or club in Hawke’s Bay
Your scholarship submission must include:

A written response addressing the following:
- Your short-term and long-term sporting goals
- An outline of any recent sporting achievements
- An explanation of how this sports scholarship will support your ability to train and study in Hawke's Bay
Sporting Contact Information, including:
- The name of the sports organisation you are representing
- Your contact person at this organisation (please include their name, role, phone number, and email)
- A letter of support from your contact person, explaining how and why they believe this scholarship will support you, including details on how it would help you train and study in Hawke’s Bay
Application outcome:

The granting of the scholarship will be assessed by a panel comprising of members of Sport Hawke's Bay and EIT.

All applicants will be notified of 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:

Sue Smith - Sport Hawke's Bay
Phone: 022 035 3685
Email: sues@sporthb.net.nz

Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

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Phone Number*
Address*

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Are you a new or current student at EIT?*

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What programme are you studying?*
Please include the full name of your programme and level.
What study year are you? *
What is your intended programme of study?*
Please include the full name of your programme and level.
Intended year of study? *
Please select the year you intend to start study.
Have you already applied for this programme?*

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What are your short-term and/or long-term sporting goals?*

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Please outline your recent sporting achievements or successes *

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How would receiving this sports scholarship support your ability to train and study in Hawke's Bay?*

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Do you have any other supporting documents you would like to share with us?

Please ensure your files are in a PDF format and are clearly labelled with your name.
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This section is for you to upload a letter of support from your nominated supporter such as a sports coach or mentor.

The letter of support should outline their relationship to you, describe your sporting character and achievements, and explain how the scholarship would benefit your training and study in Hawke's Bay. This information helps the selection panel understand your potential and the level of support you have within your sporting community.
Name of Sports Team or Organisation
Name of the sports club or organisation you represent
Contact Name

First NameLast Name
Role/Relationship to the Applicant
Contact Number
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Contact Email
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Letter of Support*

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. Meet the entry criteria of their intended programme of study.
2. Complete a minimum of four promotional tasks throughout the year, which are likely to include,
  - Two posts on the EIT website
  - One presentation at a Sport Hawke's Bay event and one school-related event
3. The recipient must behave in a manner appropriate to a sports scholar at all times. Any conduct by the recipient that may bring the awarding organisations into disrepute may invalidate the scholarship.
4. Payment is conditional on the applicant completing the first two weeks of study at EIT.
5. If the recipient does not complete the year of study for which the scholarship was paid;
  - They will be expected to refund the full value of the scholarship, or
  - Refund a proportionate amount used for that year, as decided by the selection panel.
6. The recipiant may also be asked to refund the full or proportional amount if:
  - They are unable to complete the required tasks, or
  - They behave in a manner that may bring the funding organisations into disrepute.
Declaration*

I hereby declare that all the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.I have read, understood and accept the terms and conditions of the Sport Hawke's Bay & EIT Sports Scholarship.I am a New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident.
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By signing this scholarship application form, you agree that the information you have provided is true and correct at the time of submission.
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