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To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC School-Leaver ±¬×ߺÚÁÏ 2023 application form. Applications open 20 June 2022 and close 15 August 2022.The purpose of this scholarship is to support ex-pupils of Timaru Boys? High School who have demonstrated all-round excellence and financial need, to complete a programme for an undergraduate degree at Te Whare W?nanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.Value/Benefits: Financial assistance at a value of $4,500 per annum for up to four yearsLevel of Study: School Leaver (First year undergraduate)Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 15 August (Applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date.) Tenure: Three to four years Number Available Annually: One Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: The scholarship is tenable during full-time enrolment in a programme for an undergraduate degree at the University Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Not applicable Special Requirements: Applicants must either be currently enrolled at Timaru Boys? High School, or, in the case of a gap year, have been enrolled at Timaru Boys? High School in the year immediately prior to the year of application For more information, please read the regulations for this award: click here.Applicants must either be currently enrolled at Timaru Boys? High School, or, in the case of a gap year, have been enrolled at Timaru Boys? High School in the year immediately prior to the year of application.Selection will be based on:academic achievementleadership potentialinvolvement in sport, cultural, and/or community activities; andfinancial needPhilippa, Lady Tait, established the scholarship in 2008 in memory of Admiral Sir Gordon Tait KCB, DSC (1921?2005), who was a pupil at Timaru Boys? High School from 1935 to 1939, and the son of AG Tait, Rector of the school from 1935 to 1947. Admiral Tait had a long career with the Royal Navy, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for courage and coolness in action while serving on HM Submarine Taurus in the Mediterranean. In 1978 he was promoted to Admiral and at the same time was made a Freeman of the City of London. Retiring to Auckland, Admiral Tait became involved in public work, chairing community trusts, and charity.