Yamada O’Regan – Secondary School Scholarships

Purpose

The objective of the Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarships is to advance Ngāi Tahu secondary school students to complete the school year and successfully attain a secondary school qualification.

The Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarship is named after Masashi Yamada and Tā Tipene O’Regan, these scholarships are a representation of cross-cultural friendship and profound generosity.

General Criteria

To be eligible for a Yamada O’Regan Secondary School Scholarship you must:

• Be a registered Ngāi Tahu member

• Be enrolled at a secondary school studying in years 10, 11, 12 or 13

• Be achieving academic success in at least three school subjects

• Be involved in whānau, hapū or iwi-related activities

• Demonstrate leadership qualities

• Be able to explain the difficulties/hardships that may prevent you from completing your current school year and or successful attainment of a secondary school qualification