Scholarships
Rochester and Rutherford Hall Top Achievers Grants
Information will be sent directly to the residents about each of the Grants below once the academic year commences.
Semester One
Academic Entrance Grant(s)
Annual Cups - Overall Best Debater | Overall Best House
Rochester and Rutherford Academic Distinction and Merit Awards – (Semester 1 - UC GPA Results)
Duncan Cottrill - Top Law Student (Semester 1) $500.00
Ashton Wheelans - Top Accounting / Economics Student (Semester 1) $500.00
Powell Fenwick - Top Engineering Student (Semester 1) $1,000.00
Semester Two
Rochester Trust Board Performing Arts Grant $1,500.00
Rutherford Trust Board Art and Photography Competition $1,500.00
Community Service & Contribution to the Hall - Awards and Cups
Rutherford Trust Board Community Award(s) - Cultural | Community | Sport | Social
Rochester Trust Board Community Award(s) - Cultural | Community | Sport | Social
T.L. Catering Ltd Grant - $2,000.00 Discretionary Award(s)
Cup - Sportswoman of the Year
Cup - Sportsman of the Year
Trophy - Contribution to Community
Trophy - Environment and Sustainability
New Zealand Sporting Achievement and Representation:
OneStaff $3000.00 (Nominations for Grants will be accepted in Term 4)
To find out more about the scholarships we offer at Rochester and Rutherford, please contact our Finance Manager.
Scholarships from the University of Canterbury: (Awarded prior to entrance in 2024)
UC Business School First Year Scholarship for Excellence ($5000.00)
Te Kakau a Maui Scholarship (Tuition Fees)
Hiranga Scholarship for Academic Excellence ($5000.00)
Accommodation Only Scholarships (Awarded in April 2024 directly to the Hall)
Auaha Scholarship for Innovation ($5000.00)
Haupatu Scholarship for Sports ($5000.00)
Horomata Scholarship for Emerging Leaders ($6000.00)
You can find more information about University of Canterbury scholarships here.
We would like to acknowledge the following businesses and their contribution towards student achievement.