There are externally funded university scholarships available for Timaru Boys’ High School students. Follow the links to find out more.
Established in 2008 in memory of Admiral Sir Gordon Tait (TBHS 1935 to 1947), this scholarship is awarded to one student from Timaru Boys' High School and has a maximum tenure of three years at the University of Canterbury. It is awarded for all-round excellence and financial need taking into consideration: academic achievement; leadership potential; sport, cultural and community activities; and financial need. The value of the scholarship is $4,500 for each of three years ($13,500). Applications online at https://tinyurl.com/UC-Scholarships.
This University of Canterbury scholarship has a value of $5,000 per year ($15,000 over three years). Selection is on the basis of academic achievement, personal qualities, financial circumstances and the candidate must have spent 3 or more years at Timaru Boys' High School. To apply for this scholarship, please use the UC Incoming First-Year Scholarships 2026 application form. Applications open 12 June 2025 and close 7 August 2025.
One term at Winchester College, England.
The Scholarship application closing date is: 5pm Friday 13th September
Schools nominate up to two students for this scholarship, the students nominated is required to complete the attached application form.
The object of the trust is to assist students of any form of agriculture for the purpose of their education
by any polytechnic, university or other recognised formal training institution.
Grants are only available to applicants within a certain geographical area. Briefly this area extends
between the Waitaki River in the south to the Pareora River in the north. The western boundaries extend
to Lake Benmore and the Otaio Gorge. Applicants must have lived within the geographical area for a continual period of at least two years of
their lifetime.
If you feel you are eligible for a grant and would like more information
Application forms are available at Waimate Accountants Ltd, 52 Queen Street, Waimate 7924 Or Telephone 03 689 8551 or email admin@waimateaccountants.co.nz
The McKenzie-Villers scholarship is managed by CES . Further details can be found in the Thomas House section of this site.
Follow this link: https://timaruboys.careerwise.school/page/35 to take you to the TBHS Careers page to find information about other scholarships available.
