Thomas House Prospectus - Timaru Boys High School

SCHOLARSHIPSThe following scholarships are available for boarders attending Thomas House. Each scholarship is worth $2,000.00A.D. Major ScholarshipThe recipient must be in need of financial assistance and have shown both the ability and the desire to succeedscholastically.Normally the scholarship will be tenable for the number of years the recipient boards at Thomas House and remainseligible to hold the scholarship. It must be re-applied for each year. This scholarship is available to applicants at allyear levels.Sir Roy McKenzie ScholarshipA general scholarship for new entrants at levels 11, 12 and 13. The applicant must show that he will make a significantcontribution to the school academically, sporting or culturally.Thomas House Jubilee ScholarshipA general scholarship for new entrants at year leaves 9 and 10. The applicant must show that he will make asignificant contribution to the school academically, sporting or culturally.Ministry of Education Boarding Bursary1. Eligibility on the grounds of distance2. Eligibility on the grounds of availability of agricultural and technical subjects3. Eligibility on the grounds of Years 11, 12, 13 and 14 tuition needs.These bursaries are worth $2725 a year and sometimes a travel allowance is also available. Available from theMinistry of Education website: http://www.minedu.govt.nz/McKenzie-Villers Primary Schools’ ScholarshipOpen to primary school boys who have not attained the age of 14 on 1 December and can swim 100 metres and takean active part in leadership in activities of the school. Canterbury University administered and worth $3,000.00.APPLICATIONS CLOSE Mid-Late November as determined by Canterbury Education Services (Ph 03 338 4444)Scholarship application forms are available from:The Manager, Board Services DivisionCanterbury Education ServicesP O Box 4141CHRISTCHURCHScholarship Application Forms are available from the School Office or email Carolyn Bunting atbuntingca@timaruboys.school.nz23