Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme

Inspiring excellence, all round development and leadership

Table Tennis New Zealand and Waikato Table Tennis have an excellent working partnership with the Waikato University and the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme. We currently have two Table Tennis Scholars in Sarah Ho and Michelle McCarthy who are both New Zealand representatives. For player profiles and information on Sarah and Michelle (CLICK HERE)

Please find below information on the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship Programme, you can follow the links below which will take you directly to the Waikato University web site.

You Can (CLICK HERE) to open a brochure or (CLICK HERE) to send an email to the Table Tennis New Zealand Representative who is in charge of the table tennis programme.

The Hillary Programme is based on strong support, partner networks, planning and commitment that stimulate Hillary scholars to excel in study, and in sport or the arts.

Sir Edmund Hillary Programme

• enables multi-talented individuals to achieve their all-round aspirations
• addresses the conflict pressures facing young achievers and their families as they are forced to make critical life-path decisions
• provides a pathway for achieving full potential and success by enabling parallel development
• is an investment in future leaders, the future of the University and the capability of the nation
• offers the challenge, and the opportunity to establish your profile as a future achiever and leader in what ever you undertake in the future.

Hillary Programme Applications

Who can apply?

• Students who excel academically, and in sports or performing arts
• School leavers
• Current tertiary students
• Students who have the capacity to lead

What do you receive?

• Full fees Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship to study at the University of Waikato
• Personalized academic support
• Leading coaches/tutors in your area of sports/arts
• Leadership skills and personal development coaching
• Free gym membership
• And more....

How do I apply?

• You can contact the University's High Performance Manager to discuss your application.
• You can download an Application Form from the University of Waikato.
• Scholarships Office web site.
• Complete the application form and return it to Scholarships office.
• Applications are due by 31 October each year, prior to starting study in March the following year.

What is the process to apply?

• You fill out an application form and send it to Scholarships office
• You will receive notification that your application has been received
• You may be interviewed in person or by phone
• Academic, creative and arts performance will be assessed by the University. The standard of sporting achievement will be assessed by the programme's sporting partners.  The University will make a final selection based on the combined recommendations.
• You will be notified whether your application has been successful.  It may be conditional dependent on your academic results
• Once your academic results are known you will be sent a formal offer, which you will need to send back to confirm acceptance
• You will be sent a letter confirming your award of a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship and entitlement as a scholar in the Sir Edmund Hillary Programme.